Gun piercing can push bacteria deeper into the tissue, increasing the risk of infection. Needles, on the other hand, create a cleaner hole and minimize bacterial contamination during the process.

Most of the professional piercers at your neighborhood studio are using single-use needles. They’re typically hollow with a triangular tip that’s razor-sharp, designed to create a precise opening for ...

The body piercing procedure is relatively quick and simple. Body piercing artists, not medical providers, perform body piercing; therefore local anesthetic use is contraindicated. Anesthesia is not ...