11 Incredible Facts about Body Piercing

Body piercing is an ancient practice unlike the general assumption that it is a recent, modern cultural phenomenon.It can be traced back to the pre-bible era. In fact, archaeologists have unearthed mummified bodies,belonging to ancient Egypt, having pierced nose and ears.

Wasn’t that incredible?Check out following 11 incredible facts about this practice –

1. Earlobe piercing is the most popular kind of body piercing.“Around 86 percent people with piercing have modified earlobes.”
2. Only 7 percent have the upper regions of their ears pierced.
3. Nose and ear piercing are globally popular fashion trends.
4. Body piercing is estimated to be four to five thousand years old.
5. Its mentions can be found in the Bible and associated biblical literature, and other ancient texts, all over the world.
6. Piercing of lips (labret), eyebrows and tongue are also common
7. Nose piercing is the second biggest body piercing style trend after earlobe piercing.About 70 to 80 percent people with piercing have punctured ala sidewalls and middle wall (septum)of their nose.
8. Body piercing is an art.This is an art; therefore, you should only get it done by a professional artist. A botched piercing job is not only unattractive but can be quite harmful due to the possibility of infections.This can permanently disfigure the affected areas.
9. “30-40 in 100 witness problems after getting their body parts perforated.” This throws light on the importance of visiting an expert piercer’s shop. Complications surface when piercing is carried out using unhygienic equipment.
10. “Healing time may vary from person to person.”If we are dive into technicalities, we can say piercing is a wound, created purposefully to wear some sort of body jewelry.Recovery of this injury can be long for people with a weak immune system. Furthermore, healing of some pierced body parts, such as the cartilage of ears,and genitals,can take more time than expected.
11. Cleaning is paramount.Regular cleaning and maintaining sanitation of inoculated body part is important.It ensures faster recovery and helps prevent infections.There are various cleaning solutions available which you can consider using. However, speaking to your physician before doing so is advisable.