Sooner or later, the question of whether to pierce or not to pierce the ears arises before every woman, and today often before a man. Numerous cases of infection of the wound and the severe consequences of this dull the desire to get a long-awaited piercing, but not for long. About how to properly pierce the ears of adults and children, how to make the procedure safe and painless, we will tell in our article. Here we will consider two methods of piercing: using a gun and a special needle.
Why do people get their ears pierced?
The art of decorating the body with punctures in different places has been known to man since ancient times. This is an ancient ritual, which was a symbol of the number of victories over enemies or wild animals. Prove this fact and numerous excavations carried out in different parts of the world. Archaeological finds confirm that ancient people had punctures not only in the ears, but also in other parts of the body.
Despite the fact that modern children and adults no longer chase mammoths, the tradition of decorating your body with piercings has survived to this day. ToFortunately, not many representatives of the human race decide on numerous punctures in different parts of their bodies. But earrings in the ears of the beautiful half of humanity, starting from infancy, and now in men, you will not surprise anyone. The main thing is to know how to properly pierce your ears, and take all safety measures. And we are talking not only about the risk of infection, but also about more serious consequences.
How to pierce ears correctly?
Scientists have proven that the earlobe is directly related to the activity of the brain. That is why, damaging it, you can bring great harm to the body. The ear is an important reflex zone. When exposed to certain points, it is possible to stimulate the work of various internal organs. And this is fully confirmed by modern reflexology and neurology. For a puncture, it is important to choose a safe place where there are no important points responsible for the work of certain organs.
Even at the stage of planning a piercing, it is recommended to visit a reflexologist who can tell and show you where to pierce your ears correctly. The optimal place is considered to be below the center of the lobe, closer to the cheek. But here it is important not to make a mistake, since the points responsible for vision are located nearby.
Perforating a child's ears: practical recommendations
There are several expert recommendations for ear piercing:
- Age. The decision on when to pierce the ears is up to each parent. However, doctorsIt is categorically not recommended to do this until the age of three. This is due to active points on the ear, which is still in the process of growth, and it will be extremely difficult to determine a safe place for a puncture. Ideally, parents should wait until the child is of reasonable age (about 10 years old) and can take responsibility for keeping the earlobe clean.
- Metal. The ideal material for earrings used for ear piercing is hypoallergenic and safe titanium. Dental implants are also made from this metal, which quickly and painlessly take root in our body. In addition to titanium, you can also use gold and platinum.
- The shape of the earrings. In most beauty salons, ear piercing is performed with a gun, which automatically inserts a carnation into the earlobe. However, in terms of the speed of healing and the likelihood of infection, hoop earrings are considered the safest, which are easily scrolled and treated with an antiseptic.
- Security measures. It is important to ensure that the ear, until the wound heals, is not injured by a comb or hat. That is why the ideal time of year for piercing is late spring. Also, for safety, you should at first avoid direct contact with varnish, perfume, shampoo and other products that can cause irritation.
- The choice of a specialist. It is preferable that the ear piercing be carried out by a person familiar with reflexology and the location of points on the ear. Not only does he know how to properly pierce his earschild, but will be able to do it as safely as possible for his he alth.
Reflexologists themselves do not approve of piercing, unlike their colleagues, who are more loyal to this procedure.
Contraindications
Contraindications for ear piercing are:
- traumatic brain injury;
- allergic reactions in the acute stage;
- diabetes mellitus;
- ear diseases;
- rheumatism;
- blood diseases;
- lowered immunity;
- neurological diseases.
You should not pierce your ears during an acute respiratory viral infection, a few days before and after vaccination, during teething.
Preparing for ear piercing
Before piercing a child's ears, you must:
- visit an ophthalmologist to rule out vision problems at the time of the procedure;
- take a responsible approach to the choice of the salon where the piercing is planned;
- visit an allergist to rule out that the child has a negative reaction to nickel, which is contained in most jewelry;
- wash your head and ears.
The same recommendations apply to adults. Another issue that needs to be resolved in advance relates to men. It lies in which ear to pierce correctly. It is considered normal to perform a puncture in the left ear. Although young people today are no longerfollow this trend and pierce both ears.
Where to pierce: in the salon or at home?
In terms of safety, the ideal option is to have your ears pierced in a specialized cosmetology room or beauty salon. Before carrying out the procedure, ask the master to provide relevant documents on the level of his qualifications and the safety of the materials and tools used in the work. Also consider the following:
- It is desirable that the piercing of the ears is carried out with a metal gun. The plastic case is not sterilizable, and simply treating the needle with a disinfectant is not enough, as this does not guarantee that particles of blood from a previous patient have not remained on it. The consequences can be the saddest: from Staphylococcus aureus, which causes suppuration, to hepatitis, herpes and HIV infection.
- When choosing a salon, give preference to the institution where a disposable gun is used for piercing. So you will be sure that you have not used it before, which means that the likelihood of infection is minimized.
- If you know how to properly pierce your ears and want to do it at home, get a special piercing needle from the pharmacy. It is sold in individual packaging and provides you with sterile conditions during the procedure. Such a needle is hollow inside, which allows you to insert an earring into the hole simultaneously with piercing.
Ear piercing at home can be dangerous for you and even more so for your child.
How to pierce your ears with a gun?
Today, all modern beauty parlors and salons offer ear piercing with a gun. The procedure is performed by a qualified specialist. He knows how to properly pierce his ears and follows all the requirements.
Let's look at the main steps:
- Choice of earrings. If the piercing is performed at a conscious age, the child will be able to choose them independently.
- Disinfection of the earlobe. This procedure reduces the chance of infection.
- Determination of the puncture site. Using a special marker, the specialist puts a dot on the earlobe.
- Pistol preparation. It must be disinfected in advance with a special solution. After that, a stud-shaped earring is inserted into it without the help of hands.
- Treatment of the puncture site. In some salons, after piercing, the wound is treated with a special ointment that promotes speedy healing.
Needle piercing at home
Despite the dire consequences of home ear piercing, some people still do it. Experts strongly advise against conducting such experiments on children, as this may adversely affect their he alth.
How to properly pierce an ear at home? Let's talk step by step:
- Preparation of tools. Puncture is recommended to be performed with a sterile disposable needle withhollow center. If an ordinary needle or pin is used, then they must be processed over an open fire, and then disinfected by holding it in alcohol for some time.
- Preparation of earrings. Like tools, they must be soaked in alcohol for two minutes, then allowed to dry on a napkin.
- Disinfection of the earlobe. The procedure is performed to avoid infection.
- Designation of the puncture site. To do this, use a marker or felt-tip pen, but keep in mind that ink can get into the wound.
- Hand disinfection with soap.
- Ear piercing. To make the piercing easier, a piece of soap or half a raw potato is applied to the back of the ear.
- Insert earring. If a sharp, laser-sharpened needle with a hollow center was used, the earring is inserted immediately after the piercing.
Before you pierce your ears at home, think carefully about whether it is worth risking your he alth.
Piercing care
The speed of wound healing depends on how accurately all the specialist's recommendations are followed. It is not enough to know how to properly pierce your ears, it is important to be able to process them. Not recommended after treatment:
- remove earrings and put others in their place for at least 6 weeks after the procedure;
- touch the wound with your hands to avoid infection;
- visit public bathing places (ponds, swimming pool).
Experts recommend inwithin 10 days after piercing the ears, treat them with non-alcoholic antiseptic solutions, for example, chlorhexidine. Wiping the wound with alcohol or peroxide will help slow healing. Processing is done only with a cotton swab, twice a day and on both sides. After that, the earring in the ear should be scrolled.