The process of piercing one's body is one of the oldest body modifications: different cultures have used it for thousands of years. Even though these modifications have been around for a long time, there are still many misconceptions surrounding them. There can be problems and complications due to a lack of knowledge.

It is a practice that has existed for centuries and one that will never go out of style. It's popular in every culture around the world, regardless of whether it's a traditional form such as ear piercings or a more progressive one, such as belly button piercings. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the public continues to believe a number of myths about the healing and piercing process. There are some common myths about body piercings that need to be busted!
A few piercing myths
•The piercing-gun is a safe device for piercing
It may sound relatively easy and comfortable to pierce using a piercing gun instead of a needle, which is preferred by many people. It is impossible to properly sanitize piercing guns. What a nightmare with infections and bloodborne pathogens! The jewelry also has sharp edges, though they're not quite as sharp as hollow needles. The blunt force of a piercing gun uses a sharpened earring to force its way into your ear. Additionally, the clasp on the back is sometimes too short, allowing swelling to occur, and that's when you have a problem. Therefore, it is a myth.


•Piercing the eyebrows can cause facial paralysis
Clearly, this isn't true. Unlike eyebrow and tragus piercings, eyebrow and tragus piercings do not penetrate deeply enough to affect nerves. In this scenario, one might experience an action if they pinch the area hard enough to trigger it.
•Body piercing causes extreme pain
Most people have this misconception, especially those who are new to getting pierced. Because the area contains fewer nerve endings and soft tissues, some piercings are not painful. Piercing your ear is less painful than piercing your belly button since the tissue is soft and has fewer nerve endings.

•To clean your piercings, use alcohol and hydrogen peroxide
Since alcohol and hydrogen peroxide are effective antibacterial solutions, you shouldn't clean your piercing with these products. Using strong agents prolongs healing times and can cause tissue damage. You should clean your piercing with saline water rather than alcohol. Alcohol and hydrogen peroxide solutions, however, can be used to clean jewelry.

•Breastfeeding is affected by navel piercings
The piercing of the nipples will not negatively influence breastfeeding unless you wear the jewelry during a feeding. A few cases have been reported in which the extra holes increase milk flow. Nevertheless, our clients report that this is helpful, though it has not been proven. During breastfeeding you should avoid getting your nipples pierced due to infection risks. While nursing, it is best to remove jewelry from pierced nipple areas that have healed.
•The piercing of the belly button will cause damage to my stomach, veins, and uterus
It is a completely false belief. Piercing your belly button will not cause any harm to your stomach or veins. Due to the fact that the needle penetrates only beyond the outer flap of the navel, there is no penetration upward or downward into the stomach.