How long do I have to wear earrings after the initial piercing?
Earrings should be worn 24/7 for one year after the initial piercing to prevent closure. The first pair should be worn for 6-8 weeks. ...
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by RACHEL SMITH
Formerly in Soho- new location 302 5th Ave (Manhattan)
EST 2014
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What is the difference between a piercing gun and a hand clamp? Is the hand clamp a piercing gun?
There are only 2 ways of piercing: 1) Hollow needle. A hollow needle does the piercing and jewelry is then added following the...
I read that it's better to pierce with a needle. Is this true?
For babies, I will always use a medical piercing gun for safety reasons. Sometimes babies can by very active during a piercing, making it...
What is the difference between you and other "Rn piercing" places that have popped up?
Rachel Smith, RN who is both the owner and piercer, is not only a nurse but also a highly experienced piercer. While being an RN is a...
Can I use my own earrings?
No, you may not use your own earrings for piercing. Our piercing studs are pre-packaged in sterile cassettes specifically designed to be...
What ages do you pierce?
We pierce babies ages 2 months-15 months, children 5 years & up, as well as teens and adults. If you have a toddler, we always encourage...
How do I remove the piercing backing?
Our piercing studs all have a special medical-grade plastic backing that is "sealed" on and can only be removed by first toggling the...
After the 6-week period, what kind of earrings should I wear?
For the first year after your piercing we recommend 14k/18k/22k gold, platinum or medical-grade earrings. We carry a full line of...
What do you use to pierce ears?
We use 2 different methods depending on the age and/or needs of the client: 1) For infants we use a medical ear piercing system which is...
Do you only perform ear lobe piercing?
At CLINICAL EAR PIERCING we pierce ear lobes and select cartilage piercings such as the helix and "flat". We do not pierce the tragus,...
Why shouldn't I rotate the piercing studs?
Your newly pierced ears will heal faster and will be less prone to infection if they are not touched. Rotating will cause irritation or...
How do I clean my new piercings?
Use gentle liquid soap and warm water 1-2x daily while in the shower during the initial 6-8 week healing period. We recommend Dr...
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