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Although piercing may look like a new trend, many forms of body piercing have been in vogue for centuries. The civilizations in Egypt considered body piercing as a symbol of wealth and royal status and African tribes practice it as an expression of their religious belief. In the United States, piercings are looked at as an act of rebellion or artistic expression. Now they have become more mainstream, and piercing artists seem to find new places to pierce each time.
Types of Body Piercing The most common place where piercing is done is the ears. But now the trends seems to be, getting jewelry pierced on many other parts of the body. It is a fact that, any part of the skin can be pierced, following are some common places where body piercing is done:
Belly button or Navel Piercing Belly button piercing is usually done with a metal bar or a captive bead ring. In the recent years, piercing with gemstones has become a popular choice, more so among the young women. Piercings near the belly botton is very difficult to heal. You should be very careful not to rub your clothing or bed linens against it.
Nipple Piercing This is equally popular among both men and women. They are often done with the help of a metal bar or a loop into the center of the nipple. It all depends on the personal preference , whether you want to get both the nipples pierced or get multiple piercings in the same nipple. Nipple piercing could take around six months to heal. There could be some complications during breastfeeding if you get your nipples pierced.
Tongue Piercing The good thing about tongue piercing is that it heals faster and you can get over the pain almost immediately after the piercing. The bad thing about it is that because of the amount of germs living in the mouth, they can cause a severe infection. Dentists caution against the use of metal balls in tongue rings as they can damage your teeth by causing cracks in them. Follow all the guidelines for proper care from your piercer. This will help in getting rid of germs that cause an infection.
Face Piercings The very fashionable eyebrow piercing is done at the end of the eyebrow which is closest to the cheek. The piercing usually uses a metal bar or a captive bead ring.Nose piercings are also a very popular choice for the face. Many people commonly get the outside of their nose pierced with a small ring. The other common palce for piercing is the area between the nostrils above the mouth. And also the brigde between the nose and the eyes.
Care After Body Piercing Take care of your piercing right from the beginning as it can help in making the jewelry last longer and avoid infection of any sort. Make sure you follow the instructions given by your piercer. Follow these to prevent infections: