Industrial Piercing: Everything You
Should Know Puncture,
Jewelry and Aftercare

An industrial piercing (North America), also known as a scaffold piercing (UK/Ireland) or construction piercing, is any ear piercing that consists of two pierced holes connected with a single piece of jewelry.

This kind of body modification has become widespread due to its original, complex form. Choose industrial piercing if you want to be in the spotlight.

The body art, popular in the 1990s, is back in modern culture. If earlier this puncture was associated with the style of «punk», today it is a fashionable decoration for people far from subcultures. Industrial piercing is one of the vivid ways of expression that many celebrities have chosen, including Miley Cyrus, Zane Malik, Kylie Jenner, Ashley Tisdale.

An industrial piercing is located on the ear and rather than just one hole, it consists of two piercings through the cartilage of the ear, which are linked with a barbell.

Usually, a straight or curved barbell is used as a decoration. The ends of the barbell are placed in different holes. The piercing methods can vary. However, more often industrial combines helix and antihelix of the ear. Variants of the method suggest the joining of different parts of the ear:

• Rook and Rook.
• Vertical double piercing of the ear shell.
• Rook andshell.
• Rook and curl.

Industrial can be single and double. In the second case, there are four punctures and two decorations. It is possible to have one barbell through four punctures - in the central inner cartilage of the ear (daith), rook, antihelix and ear shell. This is not the most popular option, but one of the most original. Masters of the studio «VeAn» will help to choose the style and decoration.

Industrial piercing requires a special anatomical structure of the ear. If the ear is too small, it can be difficult to perform a puncture. Excess curvature of the flat part of the ear can be an obstacle to the procedure.

The procedure in the salon «VeAn» takes place under sterility conditions.

The master treats the ear shell with an antiseptic composition. Then the markup is made. The piercer uses a special marker to apply the points of future punctures. At this stage of the procedure, some changes can be made to the placement. If the client is satisfied with the result of marking, the sterile needle makes holes. The barbell is inserted into the holes.

The level of pain varies depending on individual sensitivity to pain. Most people rate the pain as moderate. Pain and discomfort are short-term.

The risk of keloid scarring is reduced if the procedure is performed by an experienced master. Scars are usually formed at the site of unprofessional punctures, resulting in excessive pressure on the edges of the hole. Due to improper puncture, there may be severe pain due to the pressure of the decoration on the edge of the hole.

Decorations for industrial piercing differ in design, size and material.

To reduce the risk of complications and accelerate the healing process of tissues, choose jewelry made of hypoallergenic metals - silver, gold, titanium, teflon, medical steel. Experienced masters recommend using titanium barbells for fresh puncture. This minimizes the risk of complications.

The advantage of industrial piercing is flexibility, which allows you to find many ways to show your personality. To make your appearance bright and memorable, do not choose standard stainless steel barbells. Alternative options - barbells decorated by beads, rhinestones, engraving, spiral ones. If you are tired of having a barbell, two single decorations can be inserted in punctures - rings, round rods or studs.

For industrial piercing to heal faster, you need to organize the right aftercare.

Detailed instructions on the aftercare of the wound you will receive from the master. In the salon «VeAn» you can buy professional products that will greatly facilitate and make the aftercare effective. The healing time of industrial piercing is about 2-3 months. Within 5-10 days after the procedure, there is swelling, which gradually decreases. Rules of the aftercare:

• Daily cleaning of holes and decorations with antiseptic agents. Disinfecting liquids are applied with cotton sponge or cotton pad. After cleaning, the piercing is dried with a paper towel.
• Reducing irritation. It is better not to touch the piercing with your hands, avoid contact with clothes and other objects.
• Wearing one decoration until the wound is fully healed. Until the hole is completely healed, you should refuse to replace the decoration.
• Sleep on the opposite side of the puncture. Excessive pressure on the wound can cause additional damage. It also increases the risk of lesion of the wound in contact with the pillow.

Two holes instead of one may cause problems during aftercare. It should be borne in mind that the edges of an too long barbell can cling to hair and clothes, such as scarves and hats. In the case of an increase in body temperature, severe redness, swelling, itching and pain at the site of a puncture should consult a doctor or a master.