Information about the risks of piercing
Getting piercings involves risks.
Therefore, make sure you are well-rested and have eaten. Inform the piercer about any medication use or skin problems, allergies, epilepsy, and hypersensitivity reactions. Also, check on www.veiligtatoeerenenpiercen.nl if the studio where you want to get pierced has a permit.
This permit indicates that the studio follows the hygiene guidelines of the National Center for Hygiene and Safety.
Do not get a piercing in the following situations:
• in areas where you have undergone plastic surgery or radiation therapy in the past year;
• in a place that has been pierced less than three months ago;
• on irritated skin, such as bumps, dark moles, or swellings;
• if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
• if you are pregnant.
Additionally, it is advised against getting a piercing if you have any of the following conditions:
• diabetes;
• hemophilia;
• chronic skin disease;
• allergy to piercing materials;
• immune disorder;
• heart and vascular abnormalities.
If you have any of these conditions or if you are using anticoagulants or antibiotics and still want to get a piercing, first discuss the possibilities with a doctor. For background information on the above risks, visit www.veiligtatoeerenenpiercen.nl.
Getting a piercing:
As the piercing process creates a wound, there is a risk of contracting diseases transmitted through blood, such as hepatitis B and C. Therefore, ensure that the piercer works hygienically.
A hygienic approach is also important to prevent your new piercing from getting infected.
Make sure that:
• the skin is cleaned and disinfected before piercing;
• the needle and piercing are sterile and not touched with bare hands;
• the piercer wears gloves during the piercing process.
Getting a piercing can cause some pain.
Consult your doctor if you want anesthesia. Aftercare A new piercing is comparable to a deep wound. Poor care and unhygienic treatment can cause wound infections and scar tissue. With proper care, it takes 4 to 12 weeks for the wound to heal. The piercer provides oral and written explanations about piercing aftercare. Read this carefully. In some people, scar tissue may form after getting a piercing.