Eyebrow piercings : types and aftercare tips

Piercings are very exciting - it not only takes a strong will and mentality to get any body part pierced, but also some determination to keep it going and in maintaining it regularily.

Being a very noticeable feature of our face, the eyebrows also are big hotspots for piercing and body jewelery.These are very popular and setting a trend among the young, especially in young males. We can find these piercing among films and televisions characters, even in real characters.

As with every kind of body-piercing, eyebrow piercings also have their merits and important demands.So, let's start with what eyebrow piercings are : ( according to wikipedia ) " An eyebrow piercing is a type of surface piercing done through the eyebrow, usually vertically. Eyebrow piercings are relatively common facial piercings. They may be pierced anywhere along the eyebrow from directly above the eye to the edge of the eyebrow. "

Let's have a look, now, at the different types of eyebrow piercings one can opt for :-

1. HORIZONTAL EYEBROW PIERCINGS :

• Horizontal eyebrow piercings are, well, pierced horizontally, following the line of the eyebrow and are commonly placed just above the eyebrow. 

• Horizontal eyebrow piercings look very unique and really enhance the shape of your eyebrow, but can also be part of an adventurous horizontal eyebrow piercing project where multiple horizontal eyebrow piercings are placed along the brow.

• Horizontal eyebrow piercings are suited to different types of eyebrow jewellery options, including eyebrow piercing barbells,eyebrow piercing banana bells, eyebrow piercing curved barbells, eyebrow piercing PTFE barbells and eyebrow piercing bioplast barbells.

Aftercare tips :

• It is strictly prohibited to touch the pierce area except in time of cleaning.

•  To prevent the infection it is necessary to clean the piece daily.

•  Applying of warm salt water compress to the pierce area for 2-3 minutes is very effective.

2. BRIDGE PIERCINGS :

• A bridge piercing is an alternative to a traditional nasal piercing. The flap of skin between your eyes at the top of your nose is pierced, usually with a small rod shaped like a barbell.

• the bridge piercing is not for everybody. If the skin between your eyes is very tight and not too fleshy, it may heal crooked or be a prime candidate for migration.

Aftercare tips :

• The use of sterile cotton, cotton gauze or other disinfected material should be used for cleaning from the second night onwards. 

• Exercise caution while removing any trickle from the skin in the vicinity of the pierced area. 

• If the eyebrow piercing has become loose and can be twisted with relative ease, clean the different sections at a time, while rotating it through the pierced area. This has to be done to ensure that the entire surface of the piercing has been properly cleaned.

3. ANTI-EYEBROW PIERCINGS :

Anti eyebrow piercing is the one that is done slightly below the lower orbit of the eye, exactly on the upper cheekbone. 

Just like all other forms of eyebrow piercings, even anti eyebrow piercing is a surface piercing i.e. the piercing is done just below the skin and does not even touch any of the face muscles or bones.

Aftercare tips :

• The piercing should be cleaned everyday with a solution made with a mixture of warm water and sea salt. This should be done at least twice in a day. 

• Exposing the anti eyebrow piercing to hot compresses is also necessary to prevent the occurrence of any kind of infection on the pierced area. 

• One should avoid touching or moving the piercing with one's hands as this can cause anti eyebrow piercing scars. 

• If one experiences any kind of pain or infection on the pierced area, it is necessary to consult the doctor or the piercer immediately.

VIDEOS : EYEBROW PIERCINGS RISKS AND AFTERCARE TIPS

4. SPIRAL EYEBROW PIERCINGS :

• A spiral eyebrow is a variation of the standard eyebrow piercing, only instead of one piercing it is comprised of two or three consecutive holes.

•  A special, spiral-shaped piece of jewelry is then looped through each of the holes.

Aftercare tips : 

• Use a soft toothbrush to remove any crusting if you have a barbell. Run it under very hot water after cleaning the piercing and make sure that it's not used for anything but cleaning the piercing.

• Dry the piercing after your shower with a clean tissue or piece of toilet paper (towels harbour bacteria). Be careful to pat it dry, don't rub it as this can aggravate the wound. 

• Use Lavender oil as it promotes healing and lubricates the wound reducing tenderness. Apply a small amount with a cotton-wool bud after cleaning (being careful not to get it into your eye) then move the jewellery gently so it gets into the wound. Remove any excess with a tissue as leaving it on can cause the skin to become irritated. It may be purchased at supermarkets (medicine section) or at chemists and must be marked (BP) or medicinal grade.

5. T EYEBROW PIERCINGS :

• Another variation on the standard eyebrow piercing is the T eyebrow.

• A T eyebrow piercing is essentially a standard vertical and a horizontal in immediate proximity to one another so that a "T" shape is formed.

Aftercare tips :

• Not to touch/play with the ring/barbell ( unnecessary bacteria created).

• Do NOT sleep with your face down. You could snag the ring, and your pillow is filled with bacteria. 

• Take vitamin C only with the doctor's approval in order to help fight off infection and to promote healing. 

• Leave the ring or barbell in place for at least 6 months so that the piercing does not close up.

6. COMBINATION OF EYEBROW PIERCINGS :

• Two or more different types of piercing can be combined to form a multiple, or combination, piercing, like shown in the pic.

Posted in: brow-piercings,tattoo