Tradition, science, and fashion - ear piercings are favored by all. While getting your ears pierced is a pretty simple process, it may look scary at first. And if not carried out under proper care, piercings can lead to several complications, too. This is why, before getting your or your kid's ears pierced, you should have a good knowledge of the process. Below is a detailed account of everything you need to know about ear piercing in Gurgaon by Dr. Niti Gaur.
In medical terms, ear piercing is the process of pricking a hole in the earlobe or other parts of the ear using a needle or a needle gun. Some people get these piercings for traditional reasons and others just for fashion. You can get a piercing in the earlobe or other regions of the ear. However, piercing the earlobe is known to be the least painful as it has fewer nerve cells.
It is a medically backed-up fact that anyone can get a piercing, regardless of age and gender. However, people who have an overactive immune response or suffer from a condition that slows down or prevents the healing process are advised not to get a piercing. Some of these conditions include:
While little kids can get piercings too, it is advised to wait until they are old enough to take proper precautions. Scratching the pierced area, touching it with dirty hands, or pulling on the ear stud can increase the chances of infection.
Ear piercing is done by both medical and non-medical professionals. You can visit either for a piercing. Before getting it done, make sure of the following things:
Inform the doctor if you have any metal allergies. Mostly, people are allergic to nickel. It is safe to use a needle and starter earrings made of 14-karat gold, titanium, or surgical level steel.
Before a piercing, the doctor might give you a local anesthetic. Or rubbing an ice cube over the area also numbs it for a few minutes. There are 2 major ways to perform an ear piercing:
(i) Using an ear-piercing kit
This kit consists of needle guns with embedded ear studs. The gun pricks a hole at the desired spot and the ear stud is lodged simultaneously into the hole. It is a quick and efficient process.
However, needle guns are non-disposable gadgets. If not sterilized properly, they carry a high risk of contamination.
(ii) Using a needle
It involves the use of a hollow bore needle and a smaller needle. The piercing is done using the needle and the hollow needle is slipped over it. Then, taking out the smaller needle, the post of the ear stud is inserted through the hollow needle. The hollow needle is then removed and the ear stud is secured to the pierced hole by a backing.
The healing time of the piercing varies depending on the area. An earlobe piercing takes up to 6-8 weeks whereas a cartilage piercing can take 4 months to one year to heal completely. During this period, if you have any infection, swelling, redness, or too much itching in the area, visit your dermatologist immediately.
Our Dermatologist in Gurgaon offers quality services for ear piercings in Gurgaon. After the piercing, the doctor might prescribe you some antibiotics or immunosuppressants. Avoid touching the piercing and clean it regularly with sterile saline water. Also, avoid eating too many sweets and going into pools or hot water tubs. Taking proper precautions would help you avoid any infection or other complications and you would be good to go!
The ear piercing cost in Gurgaon and other regions may vary between 300-1000 INR. We strictly advise against getting a piercing at home as it will increase the risks of getting an infection. Find a place that offers good services at a reasonable ear piercing cost in Gurgaon.
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