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| Some piercers, primarily in Europe (hence the synonym '''European method''') choose to use [[Cannula needle|cannula needles]] rather than hubless hollow [[Piercing needle|piercing needles]]. A '''cannula''' needle is a [[Hypodermic needle|hypodermic needle]] (a standard hubbed hollow needle) but with a plastic sheath on it, also hubbed. If you've ever had surgery, this is the kind of needle medical staff utilize for inserting [[IV|IVs]].
| | A number of people have reported increased body hair immediately around piercing holes, include post-removal. In addition, this hair growth has been observed in areas where hair does not typically grow. |
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| The basic procedure for the piercing (overly simplifying things) is as follows: | | The illusion of '''excess hair''' may occur as well since it is difficult to shave or wax around a fresh piercing such as a [[Labret|labret]]. Tweezing may help if hair is a concern as tweezing is generally no more painful than a piercing. Shaving also removes the naturally tapered ends of hair, so that blunt new growth will appear more prominent against the surrounding hairless [[Skin|skin]]. |
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| # The placement is marked with dots at the entrance and exit point of the piercing.
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| # In many cases the skin to be pierced is held by [[Clamp|clamps]], but this is definitely not universal (many piercers prefer a "[[Freehand piercing|freehand piercing]]" method). Alternately, for piercings such as a [[Rook|rook]], a pair of [[Mosquito forceps|mosquito forceps]] or similar device may be used to support the tissue, and for piercings such as [[Nostril piercing|nostril piercings]] and [[PA|PAs]], a [[Receiving tube|receiving tube]] may be used to both support the tissue and "catch" the needle.
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| # The piercing is done with a [[Catheter|catheter]] (cannula) needle with both the metal needle and the plastic sheath.
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| # The metal needle is pulled out of the body of the cannula, leaving just the cannula (a hollow flexible plastic tube) in the piercing.
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| # The jewelry is inserted into the cannula, and then the entire thing is pulled back out in the opposite direction it was placed.
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| # The needle and cannula are discarded, leaving only the jewelry in place.
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| There may be some additional discomfort, and slightly more bleeding from the cannula, but many piercers believe that the increased ease of follow through more than makes up for it. In addition, the simplicity of this technique can make it ideal for home piercing by inexperienced "piercers".
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Latest revision as of 03:26, 17 September 2023
A number of people have reported increased body hair immediately around piercing holes, include post-removal. In addition, this hair growth has been observed in areas where hair does not typically grow.
The illusion of excess hair may occur as well since it is difficult to shave or wax around a fresh piercing such as a labret. Tweezing may help if hair is a concern as tweezing is generally no more painful than a piercing. Shaving also removes the naturally tapered ends of hair, so that blunt new growth will appear more prominent against the surrounding hairless skin.