Is it better to pierce ears with needle or gun?

Getting Pierced with a Needle The process of using a needle to do a piercing in an area of the body other than the ear lobe is much safer, and our customers say, less painful than using a piercing gun. Yet when the two methods are directly compared, needles are far safer, and less painful for body piercings.

Are piercing guns safe for earlobes?

A professional body piercer has access to many styles of initial jewelry that won’t inhibit comfort or the healing process. Piercing guns should never be used to pierce any area of the body except an earlobe. Do not use them on the harder cartilage of the ear. Ear cartilage can be shattered by guns.

Does earlobe piercing hurt with a needle?

You may feel a pinch and some throbbing after, but it shouldn’t last long. The pain from either piercing method is probably equivalent. The ear has nerves all through it. But the fatty tissue in the earlobe has less than other areas, so it may feel less painful.

Can you pierce lobe with needle?

All other ear and body piercings are strictly performed with a single use piercing needle. Ear lobe piercings can also be done with a needle if you prefer this method of body piercing.

Do needle piercings heal faster?

Piercings done with a needle are likely to heal faster than those done with a piercing gun. Piercing guns use force to pierce you with a blunt stud which leaves a jagged incision (and possibly some bruising), while a sharp needle leaves a neat incision that will heal more easily.

Do Claires use a gun or needle?

At Claire’s we pride ourselves on providing a sterile and hygienic piercing service. All our ear piercings use a high quality Studex System 75 instrument. This means you can benefit from a system which offers: Fully disposable, single use, sterilised cartridges for hygienic and effective piercing.

Why is Claire’s ear piercing bad?

While many parents opt to go to Claire’s to pierce their children’s ears, the store’s piercing protocol doesn’t offer the safest process. Not only can piercing guns hurt far worse than a needle, but they cannot be properly sterilized and carry a high risk of infection.

Where is the safest place to get ears pierced?

Any piercing, no matter who administers it, is a risk. Shopping mall kiosks are generally safe places to get your ears pierced, but it’s still a risk. You can schedule an appointment to have your ears pierced by a dermatologist or other healthcare professional.

Do earlobe piercings get infected easily?

Mild irritation and infections are common, however, for new piercings. In most cases, infections aren’t serious and clear up quickly. The earlobes are fleshy and fatty, with strong blood flow. They heal quickly, reducing the risk of an earlobe infection.

What hurts more piercing gun or needle?

The quick answer: A piercing needle is much better than a piercing gun, for many reasons. Needles are generally cleaner, more accurate, and less painful than guns.

How can I make my ear piercing heal faster?

Follow these steps to take care of a minor piercing infection:

1. Wash your hands before touching or cleaning your piercing.
2. Clean around the piercing with a saltwater rinse three times a day.
3. Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or antibiotic ointments.
4. Don’t remove the piercing.

Is Claire’s OK for ear piercing?

Our piercings are safe, simple and gentle. Claire’s ear piercing system requires no needles and are held to the highest hygiene standards. Our equipment is sanitized before and after every use and the instrument itself does not come into contact with the ear at any time.

Can you get your ears pierced with a gun?

The gun probably would be fine – but I wouldn’t bother. You can get your ears pierced with a gun. But there’s a far higher chance of it going wrong/getting infected than getting it done with a needle. Piercing parlours will pierce if you are in attendance and give written consent, only for ears though. There’s TONS of places in London.

Which is the safest way to get an ear piercing?

The bottom line is using a needle is the safest and most sterile way to get an ear piercing. This post totally cleared up a lot of my questions about the differences between gun and needle piercings. I have seen both done and even though I fully understand the upside of needles I can’t see how it is superior to the gun.

Which is better a needle or a gun for piercing?

The process of using a needle to do a piercing in an area of the body other than the ear lobe is much safer, and our customers say, less painful than using a piercing gun. The needle is hollow and has a sharp point to create a clean hole.

What kind of needle do you use to pierce ear?

We pierce all other parts of the ear and body with a single use, sterile catheter needle, also known as a cannula needle which are used by medical professionals. Piercing with a catheter needle does not remove tissue, the needle opens space in the skin to allow room for the jewellery to sit in.