Body Modification
Body modification (or body alteration) is the deliberate altering
of the human body for aesthetic or non-medical purpose, such as
sexual enhancement, a rite of passage, denoting affiliation, trust
and loyalty, religious reasons, shock value, and self-expression.
Body art is the modification of any part of the human body for
spiritual, religious, artistic or aesthetic reasons.
There are many types of body modification such as:
Branding
Scarification
Suspension
Body Implants
Corset Piercing
Surface Piercing
Body modification aftercare:
Wash your hands prior to touching the piercing, leave it alone
except when cleaning. The first 3 days at least you should use an
anti-biotic cream (with zinc) to make sure you protect against
infection and hydrogen peroxide. It is not necessary to rotate the
jewelry while healing except possibly during cleaning.
Stay healthy. Get enough sleep and eat a nutritious diet. The
healthier your lifestyle, the easier it will be for your piercing to
heal. Make sure your bedding is clean and changed regularly.
Wear clean, comfortable breathable clothing that protects your
piercing while sleeping.
Showering is safer than taking a bath, because bathtubs tend to
harbor bacteria. If you would like to take a bath, clean the tub
well before each use.
The jewels you should use are very important. There are a lot of
jewels in the buzz but the most recommended type of jewel is the
titanium jewel.
Make sure that your piercer has enough experience.
Body Modification Risks
There are a number of reasons for getting piercings, tattoos, and
other body modifications. Like the rest of the body modifications
such as Branding, Scarification, Body Implants etc may cost you a
lot of money and there are several things you should be careful.
If your facial piercing was done with a hollow needle, chances are
the scar will look like a hole is still there, even years later.
Genital piercings on females can cause loss of sensation. Piercings
on female genitalia are not to be done by a novice. The best way to
pierce the clitoris is by not piercing the clitoris itself. The hood
above it is a wise alternative.
If the person piercing you is off by just a tiny bit, a piercing
through the clitoris can damage nerves and cause sensation to be
lost - permanently. Genital piercing on males also have risks that
may or may not be worth taking. The risk of impotence caused by
hitting the erectile tissue by mistake is probably number one on the
list. Also, narrowing of the urethra could be a problem with the
Prince Albert type of piercing.
No matter what type of body modification you choose, there is a good
possibility one day you may wish you hadn't.
What you should do before you decide to allow someone to do any sort
of body mod or body art?
Like I said in the most of the advices before the most important
thing is to be informed.
The most important thing for your healthy is the hygiene. Find a
great artists who works properly, with a proper studio and
conditions. The needles that he is using in his work MUST be for one
use. They can not be sterilized! They are just for one use! If they
are in the habit of reusing needles - even if they sterilize them -
leave immediately. There is NO excuse for reusing needles - ever.
Check the shop out for cleanliness and note whether or not there are
latex gloves and sanitizing cleaners around work stations.
Get know him. Learn more about his personality. Being well informed
about the artist is also a great way to stay save. Ask about his
experience, check out
his portfolio. Ask for recommendations- Aside from needles, there
are other materials piercers and artists use that should be thrown
out after each customer. Ink caps, razors, and stencils are a few of
the others. Ask him about his experience with professional
organizations or associations related to his work. Most of the
better qualified artists and piercers do, and can back it up with
documentation.
Make sure all needles are opened in front of you. Don't ever assume
the artist or piercer opened that package when you came through the
door. A package opened without you seeing it should be considered
contaminated, and insist they get a new one and open it while you
are watching.
Don't be shy and keep your eyes opened- it's about your body, your
health!