What are some things you should consider before you go get a piercing?

Here are the most important things to know before getting a piercing.

• Consider going by yourself.
• You should eat something beforehand.
• Make sure you’re legally old enough to get pierced.
• Absolutely everything should be sterile during the procedure.
• Definitely skip the piercing gun.

Can you get plastic surgery with piercings?

As a general rule of thumb, you should remove any and all facial piercings before undergoing plastic surgery. Tongue piercings can get in the way of anesthesia administration, and any other metal piercings can cause unwanted burns to your skin.

What factors would you consider before getting a tattoo or body piercing?

Four Important Factors to Consider While Getting a Body Piercing

• The Hygiene. Before you decide to get any body piercing, regardless of where it will be, you have to think about hygiene: your own and the hygiene of your prospective piercing shop nearby.
• The Piercer.
• The Risks.
• The Lifestyle.

Can a teenager get a piercing?

Minors need the written consent of a parent or legal guardian to receive a piercing or tattoo. The consent must be given in person.

What should I do to prepare for a nose piercing?

…and consider these 10 things before going under the needle.

1. Consider your professional #goals.
2. Talk to anyone and everyone with a nose piercing.
3. Don’t let myths freak you out.
4. Choose your nose piercing.
5. Get ready to go under the needle.
6. Clean that nose piercing constantly.
7. Give it Time to heal.
8. Look out for infection.

What side should a woman get her nose pierced on?

left
In Hindu tradition, women usually pierce the left side of the nose. This has ties to Ayurveda. Ayurvedic medicine is a holistic system that dates back thousands of years, connecting the mind and body. There are claims that piercing the left side can alleviate the pain of menstruation and/or childbirth.

Do you need to take piercings out for surgery?

Studies have shown that removing piercing jewelry is generally not necessary for X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and many other procedures, unless the piercing is directly in the area of examination or treatment1.

Can surgeons wear earrings during surgery?

During invasive procedures, the mouth, nose, and hair (skull and face) should be covered to avoid potential wound contamination. Earrings and jewelry worn on the head or neck where they might fall into or contaminate the sterile field should all be removed or appropriately covered during procedures.

What types of things should you look for to make sure your tattoo is applied safely?

To make sure your tattoo will be applied safely, ask these questions:

• Who does the tattooing? Go to a reputable tattooing studio that employs only properly trained employees.
• Does the tattoo artist wear gloves?
• Does the tattoo artist use proper equipment?
• Does the tattoo artist sterilize nondisposable equipment?

What piercings can I get at 14?

14 years of age or older with parental consent and proper identification

• Earlobe piercings (no larger than 10 gauge)
• Ear cartilage piercings.
• Navel piercings.
• Facial piercings.
• Oral piercings.