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Face piercings can really leave a markquite literally.
Meet the Experts
What Is an Eyebrow Piercing?
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An eyebrow piercing is, well, a piercing somewhere on the eyebrow.
Avoid waxing, threading, and other forms of brow maintenance aside from tweezing.
Keep the area free of makeup and skincare that could be a potential irritant.
Can Eyebrow Piercings be Rejected?
Eyebrow piercings are unique in the fact that they are surface piercings.
“Disrupting the healing process increases the risks of rejection and migration.”
“Those both can happen for no rhyme or reason.
Sometimes you just have an active immune system, and it starts to migrate.”
Pain Level for an Eyebrow Piercing
How bad does an eyebrow piercing hurt?
Across the piercing pain spectrum, an eyebrow piercing isn’t too bad.
“Its just a single needleI dont even use a tool, I just use my fingers.
Not a very painful piercing.
There are not a lot of nerves there on your brow.”
“Lets say you just got a motorcycle.
Another major factor that plays a part in how quickly your piercing will heal?
“You may have to figure out your own regimen as well.
Its not really one size fits all.”
The first three months with any piercing is the most crucial stage, according to Thompson.
Bottom line: If youre careful with your new piercing, it will successfully heal.
To clean the area, Thompson says to keep it simple: soap and water.
“Youre just helping prevent an infection.”
Byrdie Tip
Avoid over-cleaning your piercing, which can delay the healing process.
One thing you shouldn’t overlook?
Your skincare and brow grooming routine.
She advises to skip the waxing appointment and stick to tweezers while the piercing heals.
“Go to a professional first and have them help you and instruct you,” Thompson says.
Instead,consider a few factors: the shape, the punch in of metal, and the size.
What Jewelry Material Is Used for Eyebrow Piercing?
The Final Takeaway
Afacial piercingshould never be entered into lightly.
Association of Professional Piercers.Suggested Aftercare Guidelines for Body Piercing.
Association of Professional Piercers.Body piercing troubleshooting for you and your healthcare professional.
