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Piercing the top of your ear...
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Okay, so I know it's "not advisable" "less safe" and "more risk of infection" than going to a piercing shop [but I have a good knowledge about infections and preventing them and sterile techniques (yay for actually learning something on my uni course!)] but I am wondering what the quickest and least painful way for piercing the top of your ear (pinna) is?
ps I'm thinking I'll get my friend to do it (who has the right equipment).
ps I'm thinking I'll get my friend to do it (who has the right equipment).
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(just one piercing off centre on the bottom)
I second this! They are experts in the correct placement, which is also what you need for doing it the first time.
I would consider 're-piercing' at home, just because the hole is not closed completly- but the first time? I would go to a shop.
I know a few boys who've done their ears (with a pin and some ice) but I personally think you should go to a piercing shop.
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A lassie that was in my year in school pierced her own lip and nose and was taken into hospital to have them removed as she had a serious infection. Even though she knew how to properly sterilize everything she used.