What Is a Body Piercing?

A body piercing is just what it sounds like — a piercing or puncture made in the body by a needle. After that, a piece of jewelry is inserted in the hole. Commonly pierced body parts are the ears, nose, and the belly button. Oral piercings include the lip, cheek, and tongue.

When a piercing is healed, some people will choose to expand the size of the hole to wear certain types of jewelry, including plugs and tunnels. Stretching should be done in small increments to decrease the chance of damage to the piercing and scarring.

Whether you’re tiptoeing into the world of body art with a classic earlobe piercing or diving right in with something more exotic, getting pierced for the first time is a big deal.

After you’ve figured out what your tragus is, it’s important to gather the facts about what the process of getting a piercing will be like and what you should expect afterward. Here are the most important things to know before getting a piercing.

Remember that your body behaves as a complete, synchronized machine. To give your piercing the best start focus on your health: _Sleep well _Eat well _Reduce drug or alcohol intake _Try to RELAX _Eat a nutritious meal or snack within 2 hours of your piercing appointment.

_Arrive well hydrated. This means drinking enough water (12Litres/per day). Coffee and soft drinks/sodas don’t count! _Imagine the best possible result from your piercing. There is no reason for this to fail if you choose your Piercer carefully.