However, it isn’t a piercing choice to take lightly.
Dimple piercings come with a protracted and involvedaftercare process, as well as possible complications.
Dimple Piercing
PLACEMENT:On the cheek, where dimples typically sit.
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PRICING:Starts at $60, though the jewelry is a separate cost.
What Is a Dimple Piercing?
Borrowman notes that in many cultures, dimples are a sign of beauty.
“Some people get the piercing because they want thescar,” adds Borrowman.
you’re able to also choose to keep the jewelry in place.
What makes the dimple piercing risky is its location.
She also suggests eating something beforehand, as the swelling post-procedure will make chewing uncomfortable for several hours.
Piercings are typically done with a needle.
Expect to taste blood, as the piercing is being done on the flesh of your cheek.
Our experts agree that many people experience discomfort after the piercing.
She also says some swelling will probably occur, and it can be uncomfortable, though not painful.
Aftercare
Post-piercing care is crucial to ensure that you avoid any setbacks.
Some other helpful precautions include cleaning the outside of the piercing with antibacterial soap.
Swelling can be alleviated with an ice pack and should subside within a week.
Be sure your piercer has a specialty piercing license and ask to see a portfolio of past healed piercings.
You also want to minimize the potential of less severe infections due to your new piercing.
“check that not totongueat your piercings,” advises Brooks.
“This is important and difficult not to do.
Also, be careful not to bite down on the initial length.”
Borrowman recommends you start out with jewelry that will accommodate the swelling process.
“However, once healed, the jewelry shopping can begin.
One of the greatest things about cheek piercings is the fun you could have with style choice.
Bear in mind, Brooks advises, that a ring is never suitable for this bang out of piercing.
Ask your piercer about the different kinds of backings to put on the inside of your cheeks.
Flat discs are the most common backings.
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