The industrial piercing, sometimes called scaffold or construction piercing, consists of two holes to which a straight and long necklace is applied. Normally these are two piercings made on the upper part of the ear cartilage. The steps related to this practice are explained below.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Find a Piercer
There are many shops and centers where you can carry out industrial piercing, but it is advisable to be careful and choose one that employs experienced professionals, attentive to hygiene and safety.
Step 1. Start looking for a piercing shop in your area
You can find it easily, by consulting the internet or the telephone directory, or by checking the advertisements in local newspapers.
Step 2. Call the various stores you have located
Be sure to ask these questions:
- What sterilization methods do they use? Do they have a functioning autoclave system for sterilizing tools that need to be reused? And do they regularly submit the equipment to the necessary checks in compliance with hygiene regulations?
- What experience do they have in industrial piercing?
- How much does it cost to do the piercing?
Step 3. Ask your friends or family if they have any advice or recommendations regarding the piercing shops in your city
It is perfect if someone you know has already had such an experience.
Step 4. Visit the shop before making any commitments
Meet the staff, ask to see their control records, certifications and the autoclave system. Make sure that the environment inspires confidence in you.
Part 2 of 3: The Piercing Process
Once you've picked the store that convinced you, it's time to let the piercing professional do his or her magic on your ear. The process may vary from shop to shop, but in general it doesn't differ much.
Step 1. The first thing the piercer will do is organize his equipment
This part includes the choice of the jewel to be introduced into the ear, the correct size of the needle and other objects.
Step 2. Then he will wash his hands, put on a pair of disposable surgical gloves and disinfect the ear to be pierced
Step 3. Once he has disinfected the ear, he will mark the point to be pierced with a marker and draw a line with which to establish the angle at which the position of the jewel will correspond
Make sure you like it before proceeding.
Step 4. The piercer will press the skin with a disposable needle, hollow inside, to create the first hole
Remember to inhale and exhale deeply. When the needle has passed, it will follow the jewel through the hole just made, placing it later in the second. Once again you will have to take a deep breath and drive him out, while he will be busy making the second hole and applying the jewel.
Step 5. Finally, it will clean all traces of blood and disinfect the ear again
Part 3 of 3: Post surgery care
Step 1. Prepare to suffer a little
Industrial piercing can be painful - think you just did two piercings at the same time and now you have a long metal bar running through them. You can take ibuprofen or an analgesic to manage pain during the first week or so. After that it should begin to decrease significantly. Avoid the use of hot compresses, indeed refresh the area with a cold cloth if necessary.
Step 2. Clean your piercings regularly
This service should be done using sea salt and warm water. Do not use soaps, hydrogen peroxide or alcohol near the holes. If desired, a mild anti-bacterial soap is recommended. Just clean with water and a light foam, gently moving the industrial piercing until the soap is gone. To make the salt water solution, mix some sea salt with warm water and apply the solution to the holes until the water cools (the mixture should be equal to 1.25ml of water for every 2.5ml of salt). It is best applied if you spread it on the side, keeping a cup close to the ear, so that the piercing is immersed in the solution.
Step 3. Prevent the shampoo and conditioner from touching the piercing area when you shower
If possible, cover the ear with plastic. Also try not to let her come into contact with hair products, such as hairspray and gel.
Advice
- If you have long hair, try to keep it away from the piercing, as it can get tangled and tangled.
- The total healing time for industrial piercing is between 4 and 8 months, however, it can also last a year depending on the body and the postoperative regime adopted.
- Expect to pay between € 30 and € 70 for an industrial piercing.
- Make sure that the jewel that will be mounted is long enough to allow the swelling to escape. In some shops, the use of two separate bars or rings is preferred during the healing process. However, it is best to avoid this system, as the holes tend not to line up properly.
- The pain from industrial piercing isn't as bad as many people think, but you should avoid sleeping on that side for too long. In addition, it is advisable to avoid substances and activities that can aggravate the state of swelling.
Warnings
- Do not use hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, or soaps on and around the holes. Avoid creams or gels made with petroleum derivatives, as they can slow down the healing process.
- If you have any doubts about the store you have chosen, go elsewhere. Safety and cleanliness should come first.
- Do not piercings under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as these substances thin the blood, causing heavy bleeding. No reputable shop that practices piercings does them on people who are intoxicated or intoxicated by other drugs.
