Piercing's by Ricky
~ Sr. Body Modification Specialist (Sr. Body Piercer)
~ Piercing out of North County
6 Reasons Professionals Do NOT Use Piercing Guns &
Why to Stay Away From Rockstarts Piercing Out of Their Homes
01
Risk of Infection and Disease Transmission
Disease transmission is possible, even with disposable cartridges, when the parts are used incorrectly or when the operator doesn't understand or follow standard hygiene practices. You won't have that problem with a trained, knowledgeable and clean professional.
02
We Don't All Have "Standard" Size Earlobes
Piercing guns use post earrings of a standard length. People with thick lobes may find that their new earrings are tighter than they should be after getting pierced and that they have little to know post length to use for expansion to relieve the pressure. This is a gluton for infection. A professional has access to many styles of initial jewelry specifically for a new piercing that won't inhibit comfort or the healing process.
03
Blunt Force Trauma
Most guns force regular, blunt-ended studs through the tissue of your ears, a painful process that can cause damage. A piercing professional will pierce you with a razor-sharp, hollow needle that slice through areas quickly without damaging the surrounding tissue (a process that's usually less painful than gun piercing).
*Piercing guns should never be used to pierce any area of the body except an earlobe -- not the harder carilage of the ear either (which can be shattered by a gun) and not any other body part. Many states have enacted laws to prevent inappropriate use of piercing guns, but be alert - if you opt for a gun piercing and the operator says it's okay to pierce any other areas, RUN...do not walk out of the door and straight to a trained professional like Piercing's by Ricky!
04
Poor Quality Jewelry
Your first earrings should be made from a high quality material that's suitable for new piercings. Some jewelry used in piercing guns doesn't make the cut and can create irritation that leads to infection when exposed to the fluids that result from a piercing. Gun supplies are sold (cheaply) all over the internet to anyone who wants to buy them, and not all stud contents are labeled. Butterfly backs are standard for piercing gun fare. Their many crevices and folds are perfect spots for fluids to accumulate and dry to a crusty mess -- keep them clean!
05
Uneveness
A professional body piercer is far more likely to give you even lobe holes than a person holding a piercing gun. Pros have the experience required to get it righ while guns aren't designed for top-notch accuracey, even in experienced hands.
06
Lack of Training
People who have worked in retail establishments that use piercing guns typically begin to pierce after just a short training session, typically only a few hours worth. With this small amount of training, they are not fully trained on sanitary precautions that must be followed in order to prevent contamination or how to properly instruct and guide with follow up and aftercare.
Talk to a Professional!
"Free" or "Cheap" piercings can quickly become expensive if you become sick or if the site becomes infected. There are no guarantees you won't have problems after any piercing, but a professional body modification specialist is trained to follow standard safety precautions and help you choose the best jewelry for your piercing.
Talk to a professional piercer before you make the decision to use a piercing gun on you or anyone else.
And remember.....
Good friends don't pierce friends at home.
Good friends won't let friends get pierced by a gun at a retail store!
Good friends send friends to Piercing's by Ricky!