Sunday, February 7, 2010

Will clear acrylic retainer be bad for my newly pierced earlobes?

i also use h2o ocean sprayWill clear acrylic retainer be bad for my newly pierced earlobes?
Yes acrylic is bad to have in fresh piercings. Not only will you irritate the fresh piercings [you should only change the jewelry when they're healed] but you'll leave them susceptible to infection. Acrylic is porous so harbors bacteria. Also, rubbing alcohol can break down acrylic, so don't clean that jewelry like that.Will clear acrylic retainer be bad for my newly pierced earlobes?
Yes. Acrylic is a porous material and not very sturdy, especially at a 20 gauge. They are also not long enough to accommodate swelling and are not implant grade material. The only materials suitable for a healing piercing are implant grade metals such as Niobium, titanium and a high-grade surgical steel. Some people can also use quartz glass with success.
I jus came from a tat shop a couple hrs ago because i needed to suggestions on hiding newly piercings for work..and they guy told me its not good to change out any new piercing cuz like ur ears need to get used to the piercing and start the healing process...he says when he take out piercings over and over to change them they can cause scarring possible rotting of the wound and/or infections. So i would say not really a good idea
New piercings should always use surgical steel. Plastic, acrylic, jewels and beads harbor bacteria. Until your ears heal use the surgical steel.

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