BRIDGE PIERCING

The Bridge piercing is performed on the upper part of the nasal septum, between the eyes, which explains the name “bridge,” as it seems to form a bridge between the eyes. There are two types of bridge piercings: the horizontal and the vertical bridge.

EXECUTION:

The piercer grasps the skin of the nose with forceps, lifting it from the bone, and performs two aligned holes. The alignment of the holes is crucial, because if the holes are not aligned, the piercing will be crooked, resulting in a very unpleasant effect on facial symmetry. The pain is average, as it is an area where the skin has little sensitivity.     The Bridge piercing can have two versions: The first is the most common, where it is placed horizontally.       The second, a bit less common, is where it is positioned vertically, thus a surface piercing aligned at eye level or higher, on the forehead.   HEALING: As part of the surface piercing category, the healing period is a longer process compared to other types of piercings. Furthermore, it has a higher probability of rejection than other piercings. For this reason, it is advisable not to touch it more than necessary. If recognized in time, rejection can be managed by consulting your trusted piercer.

CARE:

Use a recommended specific disinfectant. Obviously, hygiene and cleanliness of the area are important.

WHAT IS NORMAL:

-Bleeding, burning, and/or swelling Any skin wound, including a new piercing, can bleed or burn. This does not indicate any complication. The discharge of lymphatic secretion (composed of blood plasma, lymph, and dead cells) is normal; it should not be confused with pus and indicates the piercing’s healing process.

WHAT TO AVOID:

-Do not use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or Betadine for piercing healing because they are too aggressive, dry out the skin, and can hinder healing. Do not over-clean the piercing. Once or twice a day is more than enough. Overdoing it will only prolong the piercing’s healing period. -Avoid oral contact, abrupt movements, and contact with other bodily fluids on or near your new piercing during healing. It is advisable not to sleep on the side of the piercing during the healing period. Do not attach pendants or other objects to your jewelry until the piercing has healed. -Avoid immersing your piercing in water such as pools, lakes, etc., until you are sure the water is clean enough for you and the wound. As always, if you want to learn how to perform a piercing correctly, enroll in our course… https://www.tattooschoolmilano.com/prodotto/corso-piercing-tecnico-30-ore/