If you are searching for a natural method to close your piercing completely then you must know some points. Tiny gauge holes are easy to close and heal completely. Although, Large holes gauges cannot be closed completely. For that, we need Expensive professional assistance NOTE*- Using ice cubes for numbing skin instead of numbing agents is not recommended. As it will make the skin Coarse and thereby leads to heavy bleeding and more pain. My recommendation Sterilizing needles at home is nothing bad but I will recommend you no to do piercing by yourself if you are not trained. Never ever try to go beyond earlobe piercing.

Internationally, gauge is measured in millimeters (mm). Please refer to the metric conversion chart below. Inches & Millimeters Gauge Conversion Chart: Gauge It comes in different gauges- like as small as 20 G and as big as 2G. But the main this is to know what Gauges hollow needle is suitable for which piercing. The size of the needle really matters as it may result – an awkward piercing look. Which no one likes to have. Wearing the same size of jewelry as the needle size is preferable. Getting piercing is not the only task after that taking care of the wounded area is most important. Cleaning, washing, and taking proper care is also important. You should take suggestions from experts. Also, ask what to add and what to avoid in your diet. The cannula also called a catheter is nothing new for us. This works the same as a Doctor Insert catheter into the patient`s body and then remove when not needed. Piercing is the most common and popular body modification in the world, but despite its popularity there’s plenty of confusion surrounding the tools of the piercing trade. By far the most important tools in any piercer's kit are their piercing needles. Here is a breakdown of the most common piercing needles and some frequently asked piercing needle questions. Most Common Types of Piercing Needles

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Gauge- 14G is a 1.6 mm needle, this is what we use in Navel piercing/ Belly button Piercing. Piercers also use this for a Tongue piercing, Labret, Eyebrow, Industrial, Septum, and Nipple piercings. Always consult an expert for piercing. If you are doing it on your own make sure you are not going beyond earlobe piercing. It may be risky to do other piercings at home without the help of any experts. The autoclave can be used to sterilize only metal needles. This is the safest and easiest method of sterilizing needles. Must ensure that the piercer sterilizes the needles before doing further processes. If not then it is better to skip that salon. Gauge- 20 G is about 0.8mm. This is the smallest type of hollow needle. It is used in Ear and Nose piercing. Some people prefer to be pierced with 20 G needle. It is because they thought ears may stretch. And get bigger over time if done with a bigger gauge needle. As the piercing is a permanent body modification. It is tough to change or close. It takes time! maybe some years. Although, you can’t expect complete healing.

The gauge at which you’re pierced has to do with the piercing location and how that area heals. For example, your lobes are usually pierced at 20G to 14G. 20G is about the lowest that you should go; any smaller than that, and your body may view the jewelry as a splinter or something similar and try to push it out. Ear piercing instrument with marking pen Your Body is a n Empty Canvas. So, Decorate it! Needles of the different sizes used for piercing with gauge Chart. Needles Apart from these three, piercers use a dermal punch for some piercings. It is not any specific needle or tool rather it is a piercing style.Take any antiseptic lotion. Clean the needle and put it in the boiling water. Place only the metal portion on the needle in the boiling water and let it stand for 6-12 mins. Use sterile latex gloves to remove the needle tips from the water. Rub it with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide solution. Your piercing needle is ready to pierce your Earlobe. These needles are rarely used for piercing. I never got pierced with this as I thought it is a most painful needle. The reason behind my weird though is the shape of this needle. Curve shape makes it look more terrifying. In contrast, those who have tried this accepted that it is really not that much pain.

At the time we pierce our body we feel intense pain. But on the nose, it is unbearable and we are unable to think or see anything for a few seconds. This may be dangerous if we lost vision and the piercing goes wrong. Depending on the location of a piercing on the body, it may be necessary to use a particular piercing needle or piercing technique. Here are the most common types of body piercing needles and their uses. Straight Piercing NeedlesToday piercing is a fashion trend for both men and women. And they are started using so many different methods of piercing – “Piercing Gun” is one of them. How to sterilize Piercing Needles/sewing needles?

Above all, you must have knowledge of the right needles and piercings before you are going to pierce your body on your own. In this, piercing is done in the same manner as a hollow needle. But after piercing the needle, plastic tube that encased needle remains in the cut. The needle is pulled out of the cut and the plastic inserted is used to wear a piece of jewelry. In the United States, They legally allow Hollow, Curve, and Cannula needles only. Only experienced piercers can use needles to pierce. How to close Piercings? This method is super easy to do at home. But it doesn`t give complete assurance of sterilization but safe to some extent. Light up a candle or take any heating source. Project the tip of the needle or the whole part of the needle in the flame. Let it became red hot. Take a cotton ball, dip it in rubbing alcohol. Rub the metal part of the needle but don`t forget to wear your sterile latex glove before touching the needle.

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Hollow, Cannula, and curved needles are widely used for piercing. Needles of different gauge sizes are used for different body piercings. Today I am sharing important information about piercing needles. Piercings like labret piercing, Navel piercing, and Tragus piercing are some of the complicated piercings. As these should be done by professionals only. It may lead to serious complicacy. The name Dermal punch isn’t sounded more like any medical term to your ears? Yes! A dermal punch is used by educated piercers or doctors. It is a medical device that dermatologists use while doing skin biopsies.