Teardrop piercing and how to get one

Are you ready to get pierced again? Well, why not try teardrop piercing? If you’re feeling bold and want something different when it comes to body piercing, you may want to try teardrop piercing. This piercing got its name because the pierced section is located just above the apples of the cheeks, right where tears usually fall. Those who get the teardrop piercing make use of the same earrings that are used for the belly or forehead.

Before getting this type of piercing, here are some important things to keep in mind:

visibility – The teardrop piercing is highly visible, unless the earrings are removed. It’s right in the ears and the hole extends about an inch so you can’t really use a normal earring to go through it.

bread tolerance – Most people say that this type of piercing does not hurt. But really, it can. It really depends on your own pain tolerance and also on the skin you have in that area. Remember that facial skin is smoother and sometimes thinner than other parts of the body.

Sensitive skin – The teardrop-shaped perforation is made directly into the skin. So make sure that your face is not too sensitive because you will have to disinfect the piercing within two weeks, very regularly. Be sure to apply alcohol to the area without the risk of breakouts or facial allergies.

Apart from these things, you also need take note of the person who is going to get the piercing. Hygiene is very important. Make sure it is only drilled by a specialist who actually uses clean tools. Here are some tips you can use to find the best piercing artist to do this job on you:

Ask friends for recommendations – Get in touch with your own network of friends. Ask them for their own recommendations. They may be able to provide you with the contact details of a good artist for the job.

Take a trip to the location – Before you get pierced, take the time to go to the location and see how the artist will actually do the work on you. Does the place look clean? Do they use sanitized tools there? Are you comfortable with the person who is going to do the work on you? It’s also good to find a store that is close to your home so you don’t have to travel far with your new piercing in place.

talk to your artist – Tell your artist what you like and if you have pain issues, be upfront about it. Ask questions about your teardrop piercing, especially how to clean it. They will be the best people to ask about it anyway. You can also ask if they could provide you with the earring because some stores may be willing to do just the job but will trust you for the earrings.