How to Have an Industrial Piercing That Will Stand Out

Industrial Piercing has become very popular today among both men and women. It is a combined form of self expression and facial art work. What make it especially unique is that it involved two piercing holes in the ear versus one with other piercing styles. Here is what you need to know about having an Industrial Piercing done, so it will stand out.

If you want your new industrial piercing to really stand out there are three things that must be done:

– It must be performed by a professional so it is done correctly with minimal chance of infection.

– The industrial piercing jewelry used must be of the highest quality like surgical stainless steel or titanium or 18 carat gold-for reasons that will be discussed.

– There must be adequate attention given to proper aftercare.

Why Industrial Piercing should be done by a professional

When having industrial piercing done you want to have it done by a professional that is experienced. You want to choose a piercer that operates under sanitary conditions. You also want one that knows what they are doing and has significant experience performing industrial piercings.

A skilled piercer will know that the industrial piercing is placed at the top of the ear and goes through the cartilage from one side to the other. The best piercers do this manually without the use of piercing guns. The use of a piercing gun can lead top scarring and will create wounds more suitable to infection.

The professional piercer will use a 14 gauge hollow needle that first pierces through the upper ear cartilage and then down through the bottom of the ear for the second piercing which is slightly diagonally and opposite to the first one. The two pierced holes are joined by a piece, usually referred to as a –straight barbell.