Have you fallen for these piercing myths? (part 2)

MYTH #1: Piercings heal in a few weeks.

FACT: Healing takes time. Lobes might be 6 weeks, but cartilage takes months. Navels, nipples, snugs = up to a year. Dimples = longer. Be patient.

MYTH #2: Titanium = surgical steel.

FACT: Not the same. Implant-grade titanium (ASTM F-136) is safest. Steel can have nickel + is heavier. Never get pierced with coated “black titanium.”

MYTH #3: Threading doesn’t matter.

FACT: It does when you go to get your initial piercing. Internally threaded = safe for new piercings. Externally threaded = slows healing, better for healed piercings. Threadless = also safe.

MYTH #4: Clean with peroxide or alcohol.

FACT: Wrong. Both are too harsh + damage healing. Use sterile saline aftercare spray only.

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