Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

It is very unsafe to pierce your ear. It's much safer to pay $ 20 and see a professional. But if you are going to do it yourself, then it is better to learn step by step how to do it correctly.

Steps

1. 1 Sterilization of the ear and equipment. Using an autoclave is the only way to obtain sterile materials. Disinfect your work surface and be very careful that all items are sterile.
   • If you do not have an autoclave, another method of sterilization is wiping objects with hydrogen peroxide, boiling in hot water, or soaking in sterile water. If you buy a hollow needle, then it must be in a sterile package.
2. 2 Disinfection of the ear with antibacterial soap. The puncture site itself is difficult to clean, so it is best to take a shower. Hot water will also help the skin relax and the puncture will be less painful.
3. 3 Ice is not recommended. Ice only dulls the sensation of the first layer of cartilage, and not completely of the ear, plus the skin does not stretch, which leads to more difficult piercing.
   • If you are worried that it will hurt, then just don't do it. Pain relieving creams are also not recommended as you won't be able to feel pain if you do something wrong.
4. 4 Use a non-toxic marker to locate the piercing. An eye gauge can also be determined.
5. 5 Push the needle through the first layer of skin. As a result, the needle will pass through three layers of the ear (first layer of skin, cartilage, second layer of skin) ..
   • Push the needle through the first layer of skin. As a result, the needle will pass through three layers of the ear (first layer of skin, cartilage, second layer of skin).
6. 6 Tilt the needle to the angle that your earring will be and push the needle through your ear. Use cotton swabs, or something else, so as not to prick when punctured.
7. 7 If there is a finished piece of jewelry, insert it into the hollow edge of the needle. Make sure your needle is one size larger than the jewelry so you can do it easily.
8. 8 Remove the needle from your ear. The jewel will remain in the ear.
   • Again, do not “use” anything other than an autoclavable cannula needle. Twist the bead onto the jewelry, and be sure to twist tightly.
9. 9 Flush with saline twice a day. Do not peel off the crust that forms. The healing process takes 6 months to a year.

Tips

• Do not rub the wound with peroxide, tea tree oil, or alcohol, otherwise it will slow down the healing process. Use a saline wipe to speed up the healing process and keep the piercing clean.
• Wash your hands before rubbing the piercing.
• Be very careful and considerate: infections are very dangerous.
• Scabs are a sign of healing, as these are dead skin cells that usually fill the holes where your piercing is currently located. If not cleaned, this crust will have an unpleasant odor. You may experience this for a couple of months, but if you have it during the entire healing process (from 6 months to a year), then see your doctor.
• Since there is much less blood flow to the ear, infections are more likely.
• Even if you don't have top-notch equipment, it suits you: you can use an earring (although not recommended) or earrings with a sharper tip. But rest assured, the harder you press on the piercing, the more the cartilage will tear. It doesn't matter which earring or needle you use, the main thing is to keep it clean.
• Never get pierced while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Never use a piercing gun to pierce your ear, as it can destroy cartilage. There are many reasons not to use a pistol. It cannot be clean anyway.Trust us.
• Let's take a look at the pros and cons of allowing you to pierce yourself. In some cases, you are better off getting your own pierced, as you feel pain and set the rhythm yourself. On the other hand, they don't know how much pain you are feeling, so the process (and also pain) will go faster.
• Use a surgical steel or titanium barbell. Do not use a ring of any kind. Make sure the bar (lip or lip / hairpin) is long enough to allow room for swelling. This is usually around 12mm. The thickness is 1.2mm for jewelry, 1.6mm for a needle.
• If you are not sure and do not think that you will do it yourself, then do not do it. Just pay to have it done professionally.
• Needles designed specifically for piercing are significantly sharper than household needles. This means the piercing needle will hurt less. They are individually packaged in sterile packaging and correctly sized (thickness), which reduces the risk of infection and unnecessary irritation.
• Choose a high quality stainless steel or titanium-coated needle to reduce the risk of allergies. Do not use silver, which darkens and loses its color. There is a good rule of thumb that if the metal is not suitable for surgical use, it is not suitable for piercing.
• If the piercing shows signs of infection (redness, fever), see your doctor or professional for advice.
• NEVER USE SEA AND IODIZED SALT TO CLEAN YOUR PIERCING !! (iodized sea salt is absorbed once a day)
• The chlorine in the pool can be bad for your piercing, it can deteriorate very quickly, so be sure to moisturize it.
• Self-piercing is very risky. Infection, rejection, wrong location can lead to poor results. For safety and the best piercing, look at the body of a professional piercer. You can find a list of famous shops in our area through the Piercing Professionals Association website - www.safepiercing.org.
• Make sure you have some knowledge when doing it.
• Infectious diseases such as hepatitis C and HIV can be introduced into the bloodstream. Wear disposable gloves and throw needles into a sharps container after use to prevent accidents.
• If you already have several piercings in one ear, then correctly calculate the distance between the piercings so that you can wear large earrings.

Warnings

• You can get infected if you don't use sterile needles and pointed earrings.

What do you need

• Needle
• Jewel
• Cotton swab or other
• Soap, water (for healing)
• Alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.