If you are interested in the culture of modifications, and especially the theory of what is called body piercing, then this article will be to your taste. In the 21st century, few people will be surprised by punctures, but there are few people who know all their existing species.
History of occurrence
Body piercing appeared a long time ago, in ancient times. Then the representatives of the oldest communities expressed their belonging to any class through punctures of the nose, ears, eyebrows, lips and much more. Each settlement had its own specific meaning.
At that time, small bones, stones and sticks were inserted into the puncture area, which were replaced by iron, and subsequently the jewelry existing to this day.
For example, in Egypt, temple priestesses, and even men, did body piercings in the navel area. Thus, they showed their high position among society.
In Rome, punctures were carried out on the nipples, and in men. Such a modification indicated patience, fearlessness, courage and courage in front of enemies.
In India, girls still wear a nose ring, thus showing their married position.
Face piercing
One of the most common places for punctures is the face. Piercing this part of the body includes many different types for every taste and color.
Consider the list of variations below.
Eyebrow piercing
A kind of piercing when a puncture is done in the brow area. This modification is equally made by both men and women. The location of the puncture is very different, as are the varieties of jewelry.
Holes are made only in soft tissues, which heal up to two months, if they are regularly taken care of and not touched once again. In addition, such a body piercing refers to planar types of puncture, which affects the likelihood of rejection.
Types of eyebrow piercings:
- diagonal;
- parallel;
- vertical.
Piercing nose
Nose piercing originates from ancient times dating back to 1500 BC. e. There are many types of nasal punctures.
1. Bridge - a piercing located in the nose, at eye level. The bar is a perfect decoration for this modification. Sometimes the individual characteristics of a person allow you to make several bridges in a row. However, the main condition for piercing the nose is a sufficient amount of skin tissue, with thin skin, rejection or migration can go. There is also a vertical bridge, but is quite rare in practice.
2. Puncture of the tip of the nose. Few people know that such a body piercing exists at all. Its essence is to pierce the upper part of the nostril to the tip of the nose. In addition to the vertical, there is also a horizontal piercing ("Austin Bar"). The second name he received in honor of the first to decide on such a modification. It was Austin Bar who was the debutant who dared to pierce only the tissue of the tip of the nose, without affecting the cartilaginous septum.
3. Nostril - piercing one or two nostrils. A very clear example is Pauli Anstopable, who was able to stretch his nostrils to a record size, thereby turning a regular piercing into a tunnel. For such a puncture, rings are used, fastened with a ball clasp.
4. Septum - a type of body piercing located in the central nasal septum between the nostrils. To minimize injury, a puncture is carried out in the upper part, at the junction of two cartilages.
For this modification, there are many options for jewelry: rods, rings and half-rings of curved shape. Heals for about 6-8 weeks, after which the earring can be changed.
Cheek piercing or two
This modification includes all kinds of punctures in the cheek area. However, one of the most convenient piercings practiced in this part of the face is through piercing in the oral cavity. Most often, it is done on both sides in parallel, thus creating a dimple effect. Such a puncture has a significant problem in healing: due to the fact that the earring passes into the mouth, an abundant amount of lymph begins to stand out, which resembles saliva and has a specific smell.
Labret is a special decoration. On the one hand, it has a flat base, on the other, an earring is installed.
A poorly made puncture can come into contact with the teeth and gums, which will subsequently lead to damage.
When removing the piercing, the consequences are minimal: only small scars (about 1-2 millimeters) remain.
The constant wearing of this puncture appeared relatively recently. Previously, he was practiced in rituals. So, for example, at the festival of vegetarians in the Thai city of Phuket, monks and mediums make a large number of punctures in the cheek area, while in a state of trance.
Periubal region
Monroe is a type of body piercing with a name that everyone knows. A puncture is carried out over the upper part of the lip, imitating a mole. Named in honor of its most famous owner - Marilyn Monroe. Heals from 8 to 12 weeks.
"Medusa" - a puncture in the middle of the labial groove, under the nasal septum. One of the types of such piercing is the "estrum", which takes place in such a way that both ends of the bar become visible.
Heals for about 3-4 weeks.
Lip piercing is one of the most common types of punctures on the face. It is done both strictly in the middle and on the sides.
Oral piercing
A vertical labret, or “Ashley,” is a lip piercing piercing vertically. According to the standard, the lip is pierced exactly in the middle and strictly perpendicularly to it. The needle enters the area of the bottom and exits in the center from above. For such a piercing, microbanans are used. Their size depends on the thickness of the lips of the wearer.
Horizontal labret - a puncture made in the horizontal plane. The injection is parallel to the lip. With insufficient penetration there is a high chance of rejection. In addition, all piercings in contact with saliva in one way or another heal much more problematically, because the liquid carries a lot of bacteria.
Bridle piercing - a puncture in the upper or lower bridle. Due to the fact that there are no nerve endings in it, such a modification is painless. With a puncture at the top, this type of modification on the body is called a "smile."
Tongue piercing is one of the most common body piercings that follows ear piercing. It was practiced for a long time by the tribes of the Aztecs, Olmecs and Mayans for ritual purposes.
Piercing in the oral cavity itself heals quickly enough, usually this process takes about 2-4 weeks. The frenulum of the tongue (frenulum) can also be pierced.
Body piercing: photo and description
In addition to the face, there are a huge number of options to specifically decorate other parts of your body.
One of the most common punctures is a piercing on the female body in the navel. Men prefer this modification much less. Most often, the navel is pierced in the upper part, however, sometimes several piercings are done at once on different sides of the umbilical region.
Heals a long amount of time, the recovery process can go up to six months.
If you are wondering where you can still have piercings on the girl’s body, the male half of humanity will shout “On the chest” in chorus, and it will be right.
Nipple piercing is one of the most common types of female modification. It can be either one-sided or two-sided. Itself is painful and heals for a long time. In case of removal of a large earring, plastic of the nipples will be required. Nevertheless, the piercing looks very impressive, he has a large number of fans. Despite the fact that most often clients of this service are girls, guys also go to such a step, but usually piercing one of two.
Sarface
Flat piercing, or sarface, is a puncture performed on the flat part of the body without folds: collarbone, nape, chest, neck, back, wrists, abdomen. Such a modification looks very unusual and aesthetically pleasing, but only if it was properly taken care of. The puncture heals long enough, namely up to several months. It is very important to try not to touch the decoration on third-party objects.
Collarbone piercing
One of the most frequent places where body piercings are performed in the planar direction are the clavicles. Such a puncture is painful in nature, requiring endurance on both sides: both from the client and from the master.
As decoration, special earrings or microdermals are used. The design of the second is a fixing plate on one side and the decoration itself on the other. The earring is attached to the plate by a threaded connection. The first time after a puncture, a patch is attached to it to avoid unwanted contact with the external environment. The plate itself remains in the body on an ongoing basis.
What is body piercing called: ears
Perhaps the most common part of the body that undergoes various punctures is the ears. Modification of this area has existed since ancient times of mankind. This is evidenced by excavations of preserved human remains. So, for example, in the mountains between the border of Italy and Austria, a mummy of 5 millennia old was discovered, on which there were not only punctures, but even tunnels.
Types of Ear Puncture
It is the most common that every second person has.
- Double or triple puncture of the lobe.
More than three earrings on the lobe of people rarely fit, since the fourth in theory will already go into the cartilage.
A very ancient type of modification, but no less popular now, the meaning of which is to stretch a puncture to a hole of various sizes. The expansion occurs due to a special stretch, then a decoration (tunnel) is inserted into the resulting result.
The puncture is carried out in two cartilages, through which one long barbell passes.
Another place for body piercings is the ear cartilage. It heals for quite some time, but the view is worth it. It can be either single or numerous, as many as you like.
The puncture is carried out in an oval-shaped cartilage protruding to the center of the ear. It is quite painful, but heals much faster than the cartilage of the auricle.
The name already represents the place of the ongoing puncture, which will be opposite the tragus.
A puncture is done on the thick cartilage fold of the inner ear at the top.
- Snag - piercing cartilage antihelix.
- Day - piercing the cartilage, which is located at the very entrance to the ear canal.
- Orbital - the union of two punctures with one ring in any part of the ear.
- Cross puncture of a lobe.
- Ear Cartilage Piercing.