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Started by takotsubo, August 06, 2015, 08:05:19 AM
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Quote from: emyrinthI've heard that piercing through places like Claires leaves a different hole? That it is better to go to a piercer and have it done with a needle over the guns. Any thoughts on this? Experiences?Quote from: RoseH on August 07, 2015, 08:01:07 AMNever get piercings with guns, no matter what kind of piercing it is.The guns are not sharp like a piercer's needle. The needle cuts a hole while the gun presses a hole because it is blunt.Having piercings made with a gun leaves you with nasty scar tissue and might increase the risk of infection and prolong healing time.I know this because it used to be a hobby of mine. I have had 8 piercings where I did 5 myself + 3 on others (with professional equipment), had one done with a gun at a 'professional' and 2 made by a professional piercer with a needle.
Quote from: RoseH on August 07, 2015, 08:01:07 AMNever get piercings with guns, no matter what kind of piercing it is.The guns are not sharp like a piercer's needle. The needle cuts a hole while the gun presses a hole because it is blunt.Having piercings made with a gun leaves you with nasty scar tissue and might increase the risk of infection and prolong healing time.I know this because it used to be a hobby of mine. I have had 8 piercings where I did 5 myself + 3 on others (with professional equipment), had one done with a gun at a 'professional' and 2 made by a professional piercer with a needle.
Quote from: takotsubo on August 09, 2015, 02:52:44 AMFrom what I've heard the piercing guns are also hard to sterilise. This results in a risk of blood born infection, in a worst case scenario HIV or hepatitis. This was the main reason why I chose not to do that again. Also, when I pierced my ears last time, the sound of the gun caused me to jump, resulting in a skewed angle of the hole.
Quote from: Sigyn on August 09, 2015, 10:41:26 AMWhen I went to Claire's, the guns and everything else were single-use, sealed until just before use.
Quote from: takotsubo on August 09, 2015, 11:03:58 AMThat's great, maybe times have changed, my last experience with a piercing gun was > 10 yrs ago.
Quote from: takotsubo on August 09, 2015, 02:35:32 AMBut isn't that avoided by moving and rotating them during cleaning? Hasn't been a problem so far, except for first day when there was some minor bleeding.
