Face skin piercings are quite a popular body modification today. One of its varieties is cheek piercing. How are such punctures performed, what is their peculiarity?
History of cheek piercings
Many types of skin punctures on the body and face appeared centuries ago. Cheek piercing is not one of them, it is a modern body modification. It is known that ritual punctures of the skin of the face were practiced in many cultures. Such manipulations were carried out during the performance of religious rites and various holidays. The very fact of the puncture was important, jewelry was never inserted into the resulting holes.
A vivid example of such a ritual piercing can be seen in Phuket (Thailand). Here, even today, a festival of vegetarians is held, during which mediums fall into a trance and pierce the skin of their cheeks with sharp devices. Civilized piercing has an indirect relation to this sacrament. The main purpose of skin piercings today is to decorate one's own body.
Through skin puncture with labret installation
Traditionala variant of cheek piercing is a through puncture of the skin with the subsequent installation of a special decoration (labret) in the formed channel. Usually this body modification depicts natural "dimples". Punctures are made symmetrically in the middle or lower part of the cheeks. For this type of piercing, only labrets are suitable - jewelry that has a flat circle at one end for fixation and a decorative element at the other. Such piercing does not injure the teeth and tongue. When piercing the cheeks, jewelry is not recommended to be removed for a long time, as in this case the canal can drag on in a matter of days.
Installation of microdermals
If you like the look of a cheek piercing, but don't want to get pierced for some reason, there is an alternative. Microdermals can be installed in the skin on the face. This version of body modification is somewhat different from the classic piercing. The upper layer of the skin is pierced, after which the base of the special decoration is implanted into the puncture. The tip of the rod remains on the surface of the skin, onto which decorative tips can be wound.
Installation of microdermals has an advantage over classic piercing. In the process of healing the puncture, lymph may be released, which is not the most pleasant smell. Microdermals heal without this unpleasant phenomenon. In the first days after the piercing, lymph can also be released, but it will not drain into the mouth of the owner of the new piercing, which is already much more pleasant. The downside of microdermals is that after their removal, the likelihood of miniature scarshigh enough. Through punctures heal much better.
Procedure description
Punctures of the skin on the face should only be performed by specialists. Doing such a piercing at home is very dangerous. There are a lot of nerve endings on the face. A careless puncture or an incorrectly chosen place for it can cause complete or partial paralysis of the muscles (distortion of the face).
Find a good piercing salon in your city and, only after making sure that the master is competent, sign up for the procedure. Cheek piercing at the request of the client can be performed with local anesthesia. The puncture is performed with a special tool, into which the selected jewelry is immediately inserted. The procedure is quite simple and does not require any special preparation. At the end, the client receives care instructions.
Choosing jewelry
Proven fact: how well a new puncture will heal depends largely on the choice of jewelry. What is the name of the cheek piercing and the earring for it? In through punctures of the skin of the face, it is most convenient to wear labrets. This is one of the types of rods. At one end of the rod there is a flat round plate, and at the other end there is a thread for fixing the decorative element. The standard diameter of this type of rod is 1.6 mm. The decorative part can be anything - classic spikes and balls, rhinestones, bright beads or small figures.
To wear immediately after a puncture, choose jewelry made of hypoallergenic metals: titanium or medical steel. It is also important to choose labrets with the mostlong rods. Swelling of the skin immediately after a puncture is a normal reaction of the body. Decoration should not squeeze damaged fabrics.
Puncture care
Cheek piercing is quite complicated, due to the peculiarities of the facial skin, it usually heals in 2-3 months. During this time, it is not recommended to visit the sauna, swimming pool, solarium and swim in open water. Try not to injure the puncture site - hold the collars of clothing when putting on over your head. You should also refuse to use cosmetics, you can not wash your face with hot water. During the healing of the puncture, it is necessary to rinse your mouth after each meal. From the outside, such a piercing is treated with an antiseptic solution 3-4 times a day. During the healing period, it is not recommended to change the jewelry. Consult with the master: what special ointment is better to use in order for the “dimple” piercing on the cheeks to heal faster.
Possible Complications
With proper performance and regular care, cheek piercing heals quickly and painlessly. A normal phenomenon in the first days after the puncture: local edema, secretion of lymph and ichor, increased salivation. If the described symptoms persist for a long time, contact the master who made the piercing.
Sometimes punctures heal for a long time and "do not take root" even if all the rules are followed. In this case, some fans of body modifications do not despair, some time after the unsuccessful piercing has healed, they try to do it again. Cheek piercing can have consequenceshave small scars. From through punctures, traces remain less noticeable than from the installation of microdermals. Usually healed scars are barely noticeable, sometimes they resemble natural "dimples" on the cheeks.
Face piercing cannot be done at home. The success of the puncture depends to a large extent on the correct site and sterility. A non-professional cannot ensure that these two conditions are met with a home procedure.
Reviews of those who have already pierced their cheeks
What do happy owners of metal "dimples" on their cheeks say? This piercing looks very impressive, but is still rare today. If you like to draw attention to yourself and stand out from the crowd, this body modification is for you. Cheek piercing is safer for teeth than lip piercing. What is especially pleasant, such decoration does not violate diction and does not interfere with eating.
Many pierced owners admit that over time they completely forget about it. In the case of successful healing, the decoration simply ceases to be felt, and only looking in the mirror you remember that you have a cheek piercing.
How to make such punctures so that you do not regret them later? Assess your lifestyle, facial jewelry is still banned by many companies where a dress code is mandatory for employees. If the desire to have a piercing on the face is great, go to the search for a master. The average cost of such a puncture in modern salons is from 1000 rubles, a labret is bought separately - 150-300 rubles. Cheek piercing reviews haspositive and due to its aesthetic appearance. This body modification suits both girls and boys equally well. With the right choice of the location of the punctures, it can make the face much more expressive.
