The technology of such a body jewelry, called piercing, is unpretentious: a hole is pierced in the tongue, into which a special bar is inserted, at both ends-along a ball-and-down ball. The piercing of the tongue passes without pain due to the characteristics of this organ, because it is a continuous muscle from longitudinal fibers. The needle just passes between these muscle fibers. But after the procedure, the language swells, begins to hurt, sometimes even strongly, so a special barbel is installed in the organ, which is later changed to a less long. Moreover, the farther the tongue is pierced from the tip, the more problems, edema and pain is tangible. A few days after the procedure you can not eat and drink too hot or cold, sharp or sour. It becomes inconvenient to eat generally, add a temporary whisper to this – in general, the picture is not rainbow.
Lip, tongue or cheeks are associated with certain risks. The wound can easily be infected due to an increased amount of bacteria that live in the oral cavity. By the way, the infection can be entered during the puncture: if the rules of aseptic are broken, you can easily become infected with hepatitis, herpes or even HIV viruses.
Sometimes the piercing of the tongue can lead to endocarditis: bacteria, especially streptococci, easily fall into the general blood flow and, with disorders in the work of the heart, lead to inflammation of the tissues of the heart itself or its valves. The needle, piercing the tongue, can hurt the nerve, which leads to numbness of the place of the puncture and loss of sensitivity, and by touching the blood vessel, will lead to prolonged bleeding.
Often, punctures of the tongue lead to damage to teeth or gums. The consequences are different: from the most insignificant like a mild inflammatory process to cringing, cracking and teeth falling out. Allergic reactions to metals decorations are also possible.
If, knowing about the possible consequences, you still decide on the procedure, find out where you can do the piercing, risking as little as possible. Focus on positive reviews of acquaintances. Go to the HBClub website. , where you can find out about body decoration a lot of interesting things.
Turning to the piercing studio, get acquainted with hygienic conditions in it. It is important that the studio masters use disposable tools, have autoclaves for sterilization, and use disposable medical gloves. Rings and barbells must be stored in sterilized packaging. Decorating the body with the help of fashionable technologies, take care of your health!