Publisher's Synopsis
A safe body piercing is a piercing or puncture made in the body by a needle. After, a piece of jewelry is inserted in the hole. Popularly pierced body parts are the ears, nose, and the belly button while Oral piercings include the lip, cheek, and tongue. When a piercing is healed, some people will choose to expand the size of the hole to wear certain types of jewelry, including plugs and tunnels. Stretching should be done in small increments to decrease the chance of damage to the piercing and scarring.This is a handbook available to help readers navigate the entire piercing process, including: - The best piercings and placements for various body parts and body types - Terminology, techniques, and tools of the trade - Vital sterility, sanitation, and hygiene information - Jewelry designs, sizes, materials, and quality - Piercing aftercare and troubleshooting advice for successful healing - How to become a piercer, piercing in modern culture, and the future of body piercing
