Body piercing is a sign of independence, freedom, defiance and sex appeal for many
teens nowadays and they like unusual and unique piercing. The risk of rejection
or infection doesn't stop them from getting risky piercing types as well as the
attitude of society towards it. Almost all youngsters idealize everything and they
want their body look different and great. Piercing is the way to show off and be
unique. New locations for piercing are still found and though it seems unreal to
have so many piercing types, it's true.
There are different types of piercing popular these days and one of the most popular
and unique piercing is sternum piercing.
The sternum piercing is the piercing of the flat long bone that is shaped like
the letter T in the middle of the chest. This piercing is done between the cleavage
for women and on the bottom or the top of the pectorals for men. It looks really
sexy but there is the risk of rejection that is rather high.
The sternum piercing should be done by professional piercer. The whole piercing
process takes little time but it's necessary to make sure everything is done properly.
The piercer should disinfect the jewelry, piercing tools, the piercing area and
her/his hands. The piercer will make the marks of punctures on the chest and use
only sterile piercing needle. He/she will pierce the skin and insert the
jewelry. Afterwards the piercer should disinfect the area again.
The starter jewelry for sternum piercing should be bigger and after several weeks
of proper aftercare you may change if for a smaller and sexier body piercing
jewelry.
The piercer will give you all necessary aftercare instructions and recommendations.
Usually it takes about 4-6 weeks for sternum piercing to heal. The first few weeks
it will be painful to touch the piercing area as it will be tender. You should
clean the piercing with a cotton ball soaked in saline solution several times a
day. You should also carefully remove the crusting while showering. The jewelry
may be cleaned with anti bacterial soap. Touch and move the jewelry only when you
are in the shower and during cleaning. When you see and feel that the piercing
is completely healed, go to your piercer and after he/she proves that all inside
and outside processes of healing are over, he/she will replace the starter jewelry
with a new one. It may be plain gold stud or diamond piercing jewelry that
is the hit these days. Titanium jewelry is highly recommended for all body
piercing types as it is lightweight and hypoallergenic. It's your choice.
Take care of your piercing and enjoy its healthy look and beauty!
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