Adelante - Piercing: an imprint for life
CAMAGÜEY.- Whether for a simple taste, to stand out, as a symbol of rebellion or a reflection of personality, piercings are increasingly popular among young people, becoming a fashion.
The eyebrow, nose, lips, tongue or navel are the parts of the body where we see them most often, but metal rings or bars have also found a place on the genitals and nipples.
Like tattoos, this practice of piercing the skin, even considered by some to be an art, leaves a mark for life and if it is not done with the necessary conditions it can be harmful to health, so it should not be a decision made lightly.
Although each one has a meaning, in many cases young people do not even know it, and simply use it because they like it or to be up to date.
The nose piercing is one of the most liked because it accentuates the features of the face. It is a symbol of wealth and rebellion against conservative values, and according to ancient beliefs, women who had one would have an easier birth because it is linked to the female sexual organs.
One of the most seductive and associated with sexual pleasure, that of the tongue, actually means bravery, courage, overcoming and not fear of death and pain.
On the lips it was a kind of religious baptism used as a ritual to mark the passage to adulthood and considered a symbol of power among the men of a population, marking the different types of jewels the class within society.
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Several women prefer the navel. It suggests individuality and expresses personal goals, philosophy of life and rebellion. Because it is located near the genitals, it acquires erotic connotations.
Beyond what they "say" about us and our reason for living, these virtually irreversible traces can also cause immediate damage.
Allergies, bleeding, tumors or staphylococci are among the adverse reactions to which we are exposed when placing a foreign object in our body. A piercing in any part of the body is very risky since an infection can occur, the most frequent being Hepatitis C, due to not disinfecting the area with the appropriate antiseptic, not following the necessary care plan or reusing objects without a sterilization process. .
To avoid this, the ideal is for it to be carried out by a specialist, and even better in a health institution, where hygienic-sanitary conditions are created. Otherwise, a nerve or blood vessel may be damaged, causing complications that even put life at risk.
The jewelery to be implanted must be made of surgical steel or 14 or 18 carat gold. For the first time, titanium, an antibacterial metal, is recommended.
Experienced staff advises not to take aspirin or any other analgesic that affects blood coagulation as it delays the healing of the hole; and do not expose yourself to prolonged swimming in the pool or to the sun during the first two months because ultraviolet rays impair skin disinfection and healing.
If, despite the risks, we are sure we want to get our bodies pierced because it actually fits our idiosyncrasies and expectations, we must observe these measures to avoid health consequences.
