Body piercing is regulated by health departments, requiring piercers to have health-related training. Piercing guns are not recommended due to the risk of infection. Licensed piercers use sterile needles and provide instructions for aftercare. Minors require parental consent.
Body piercing is the practice of piercing any part of the body to add jewelry or ornamentation. This practice is governed and regulated by various regional agencies, most often health departments. A body piercer must meet specific requirements and have specific training before they are legally allowed to perform this activity in public.
It may surprise many people to learn that before a person can offer body piercing to the public in a legal setting, they are required to have health-related training. A basic study of anatomy and physiology, along with a course in preventing communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens, is required in most places. Other courses may be required to obtain a license and registration.
Many people mistakenly believe that piercing is unhealthy and a high health risk. It’s true that infections can occur, even in a sterile environment with a properly trained piercer, but in reality, there are many studies that provide a more sterile service than a mall jeweler firing a piercing gun all day. In fact, experts often recommend that people not get their ears pierced with a piercing gun, because the machine cannot be properly disinfected and because it creates unnecessary blunt force on the skin and tissue. The person holding the gun also does not have a license. or trained in any way.
A piercing done by a licensed and registered professional will be accompanied by detailed instructions on caring for the new piercing and preventing infection during healing. All body piercing performed by a licensed piercer uses sterile needles, which are disposed of after a single use. Any equipment that is reusable is capable of being fully disinfected.
Unfortunately, it’s hard to take expert advice and skip the mall piercing gun when girls want to get their ears pierced, because some licensed piercers won’t pierce kids under a certain age, even with parental consent. It’s also important that people realize that no one under the age of 18 should be able to get a body piercing without parental consent. People who are interested in getting a piercing should consult with local licensed professionals about the risks and procedures.
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