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Piercing FAQ:
1) Does it hurt?
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Yes it hurts, and as pain
is subjective from person to person it is hard
to judge how painful a piercing will be for you.
However, a skilled piercer will get a piercing
done quickly with minimal pain. |
2) May I go
swimming?
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It is always risking
infection when submersing a fresh piercing. Stay
away from hot tubs and fresh water such as lakes
and rivers. The ocean has large amounts of
bacteria, but sometimes people report that it
actually has healing properties. Well,
maintained pools are better, but still not
perfect. |
3) Will
exercise hurt my piercing?
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Be sure to always clean
your piercing after working up a sweat as new
dirt and bacteria may have invaded your
piercing. Avoid exercises that constantly move
your piercing: i.e. sit-ups for navel piercings. |
4) When can
I switch my jewelry?
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All piercings are a little
different and each person heals at different
rates, but, in general, a good rule of thumb is
to wait until the initial healing period is
over. |
5) How old
do I have to be?
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Tribal Rites requires you
to be18 years of age or older. If you are a
minor we will do certain piercings at our
discretion and only with a parent or legal
guardian present. Please bring picture ID’s that
have matching last names or addresses.
See our store policies for
more information. |
6) I think I
have an infection. What should I do?
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There are many things to
consider if you are having a problem with your
piercing. For some ideas refer to Tribal Rites
Piercing After Care. In general, never take out
your jewelry until you have consulted a piercer
or physician. You may not even have an
infection. Although, infections can occur with
the best of care, the better you take care of
your piercing, and the less you touch it, the
less risk you will have of infection. Infections
are always serious and dangerous. Make sure you
take the proper steps to control any problem.
Many infections can be considered minor and can
be eliminated. However, excessive pain, large
areas of discoloration around the piercing, red
streaks, severe bleeding, or a fever are signs
of a serious infection and deserve a trip to the
emergency room.
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7) How long
will it take to heal?
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Each person and piercing
is different. |
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Piercees' Bill
of Rights (from APP)
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To be pierced in a
scrupulously hygienic, open environment, by a clean,
conscientious piercer wearing a fresh pair of
medical grade gloves.
- To a sober,
friendly, calm, and knowledgeable piercer, who will
guide them through their piercing experience with
confidence and assurance.
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To the peace of mind which
comes from knowing that their piercer knows and
practices the very highest standards of safety and
infection control .
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To be pierced with a
brand-new, sterilized needle, which is immediately
disposed of in a medical sharps container after use
on the piercee alone.
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To be touched only with
freshly sterilized, appropriate implements, properly
used and disposed of or resterilized in an autoclave
prior to use on anyone else
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To know that ear-piercing guns
are NEVER appropriate, and are often dangerous, when
used on anything, including ear lobes.
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To be fitted only with jewelry
which is appropriately sized, safe in material,
design, and construction, and which best promotes
healing. Gold-plated, gold-filled, and sterling
silver jewelry are never appropriate for any new or
unhealed piercing.
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To be fully informed about
proper aftercare, and to have continuing access to
their piercer for consultation and assistance with
all their piercing-related questions.
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