Health tips for Body Piercing

The latest in fashion is getting your body pierced. Whether it is the second or third top on the ear, nose,  belly button, tongue or upper /lower lip, nipples or any other part which you would like to be pierced, the most important aspect is hygiene. Check out these basic tips to follow before you get a body piercing done.

· Body piercing is a painful job and you need to know whether your body can handle the pain.So check your tolerance levels first and then go for the plunge.

· If you have sensitive skin which doesn't heal fast you need to check with your doctor for medication after the piercing or else the healing process would take a very long time.

· Go to a salon of repute where the tattoo artist is a known person and knows his/her job properly - in short is experienced in body piercing. It may be expensive but you are assured that the tools and equipment used are hygienic.

·  Also check if the jewelry used which is made from titanium, gold or platinum  suits your skin and you are not allergic to either of the metals used.

·  The jewelry needs to be cleaned first with alcohol to prevent infections. Ensure that the equipment is always cleaned and sterilized before use.

· Make sure that the needle that they use is always new.

· Ensure that that the person who is doing body piercing is following all the standards of body piercing operations.

· Post body piercing see to that you clean and keep the area from any bacteria to avoid any infections and use medications if necessary. 

Just by following these tips you could have a healthy body pierce done and be safe.