Getting a new facial piercing is always an exciting experience. Belly piercing, eyebrows or lip piercing are super fun too but what isn’t quite the fun part is the myths surrounding them. They are endless. Everyone has something to say, and it’s not always factual. People go around telling the weirdest things and honestly, some of them are scary and some funny. But here we’ll talk about the ones that are simply wrong. We are Galima, a professional piercing studio with branches all around Pakistan so you know you can trust the information in this blog.
Lip Piercings Always Damage Teeth or Gums
People always have doubts about lip piercings. And many are too scared and have thoughts like “oh my teeth will fall off.” Relax, they won’t. First, teeth don’t just fall out if you get a piercing. How does it even make sense? But yes, your teeth can get damaged and roughened up only if something’s wrong with the jewelry or your habits. It doesn’t happen if the jewelry is the right size or if you don’t chew it like gum. Brushing and flossing properly can’t be neglected too after this new addition.
Some clients think they have to worry for years. But it’s totally wrong, obviously you have to be careful like with any other piercing. It’s usually just the beginners who are touching it too much or using random, cheap metal that can affect the gums or teeth. But yes, oral hygiene becomes a lot more important here. Rinse gently and don’t fidget with it. This is what many people unknowingly do and then experience problems.
All Facial Piercings Are Extremely Painful
This has been debunked by many people who have had both facial piercings and other types, like hand surface piercings. Everyone just overestimates this. And it’s not even half as painful as people expect it to be. And the most important thing, pain is relative. Nose? Feels just like someone just quickly pinched you. Eyebrow piercings can sting slightly more. Lip? This one is different for all and also depends on where exactly you’re getting pierced. Getting a cartilage pierced? Yes, it’s more sensitive and painful, but the pros at Galima make it fast.
The pain varies person to person. Some feel septum piercings are more painful and some say their conch piercing was a nightmare. Every person’s pain tolerance is different, too. We have seen a lot of our customers walk out saying “oh… that was it?” after a nostril or smiley piercing. What we can tell you is don’t get yourself worked up. Mostly, it’s the anticipation that’s worse than reality.
Belly Piercings Affect the Insides
This can’t be stressed enough. Navel piercings only go through the top skin just like any other piercing does. Your stomach is fine and not even close to the jewelry. The only thing that’ll take a hit is your clothes. Tight belts or jeans are always a no-no because they’re just too fitting to the body and obviously the navel.
Tip from the professionals: wear lightweight jewelry and only go to a professional piercer so they can decide on the correct placement.
Often we receive questions about rejection. It only happens if the jewellery is not right. It can be too heavy or just not the right one for your anatomy. A reason could also be that your belly button is rubbed raw constantly because of clothing, it can be the knitwear getting stuck or a fitted top. But that’s all. Your organs are safe.
Your Piercings Will Get Infected At Least Once
There’s a common belief that all piercings come with at least one infection, and this is what makes people shy away from them. But this is just a made-up story that sits pretty far from reality. In fact, most of the time, people don’t experience any infection at all, especially when they choose a professional piercing near me and follow proper aftercare. Most piercings heal fine if you take care of a few basic things. First, clean it with the right product and, most importantly, with clean hands and clean swabs. Also, the jewellery should be of good quality—you can never risk it. If you have a habit of continuously playing with your piercing, that can also be a trigger. The truth is, infections usually only happen when you keep touching the area or unknowingly swim in dirty water. Poor-quality jewelry can also infect the pierced area sometimes.
Twisting or Rotating Jewelry Speeds Up Healing
We see people twisting, we see them spinning and fiddling with their new adornment but the thing is, it doesn’t help. Instead, it makes the healing process even slower, so it just backfires. Doing this causes friction and irritates the area. If you do this too, then you’re just inviting bacteria as your long staying guests. Clean gently and leave it alone. It will heal at its own pace.
Conclusion
Piercings aren’t scary or high maintenance. They’re a stylish way to amp up your daily looks and they’re safe too. But only if you go to a professional and just forget about it. Obviously you need to clean it but your piercing doesn’t need a skincare of its own. And lastly keep your hands and clothes away from them and your piercing will never bother you. And if you want to get your first facial or belly piercing done, book an appointment with Galima today.
