How to Get Permanent Corset Piercings

Body modification has been around for years and as piercing has spilled into the mainstream for those attempting to be different or to simply push the limits. People are constantly searching for ways to add more creative piercings. The corset piercing, though not recent, has become more recognized with body modification magazines. These are often temporary, done only for a few weeks at most, and can result in scarring if not removed soon enough. Contrary to popular belief (those outside of the piercing profession) corset piercings, and other surface piercings, can be permanent.

A corset piercing is characterized by two rows of piercings that create a ladder. Once healed they can be laced for short periods of time.

Difficulty:

Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Professional piercer and his tools
• Loose shirt, preferably where you don't have to wear a bra
• A lot of nerve

1. Do a lot of research on permanent corset piercings before you decide to get one. Look up everything you can. Then call around to various body piercing stores and ask if they do surface piercings.

2. Ask what kind of body piercing equipment and materials they use. The only proper answers should be surface bars or dermal anchors. There are very few cases where neither of these are appropriate and tygon bars must be used. Research dermal anchors and surface bars extensively to find which suits you best.

3. Ask about price. A good piercing store will not charge you more than $400 for a corset piercing, no matter the size. Especially if you offer to return after it has healed to pose for portfolio photos.

4. Ask about the success rate with surface piercings. Do not expect a high number. There is a large rejection rate with surface piercings and a low number of people who care for them properly. 20% is about average.

5. Ask if they have ever done a corset piercing. Again, don't expect a yes and if they do say yes, don't expect them to say they've done a lot of them. Corset piercings, especially permanent corset piercings, are rare.

6. When you have decided on a body piercing store, make an appointment. Arrive early and ask to see photos of healed surface piercings. Do NOT accept photos of fresh piercings

7. Watch the piercing professional remove the body piercing equipment from their sterile packages. Do not allow them to be removed in another room and then brought to you. Sterility is very important.

8. Take the position that the piercer wants. Many will want you to lay down and many others will prefer you lean over the back of a chair.

9. Brace yourself and breathe. Try not to move.

10. Ask for as many breaks as you need. A good piercer will stop as many times as you need and provide fluids(preferably something with a little sugar, such as tea) when asked.

11. Put on your loose shirt, pay and leave. Don't forget to tip if you like it! The piercer just spent a lot of time on you since he had to draw the corset first.

12. Clean the piercings twice daily with antibacterial or antimicrobial soap.

13. Use sea salt soaks sparingly unless you think you are developing an infection.

14. After the corset piercing has healed, pick out a pretty ribbon and get ready to wear lots of backless shirts.

Tips & Warnings

• The shower is the best place to clean your piercing

• Make sure the area you are piercing is fairly low impact. The small of the back is a generally bad spot because that is where we bend at.

• You will probably not be sore the day of the piercing. The next day will be tender.

• Do not plan to sleep on the part you got pierced. If you are afraid you do sleep in any position that would harm it, rethink getting it.

• Follow all the directions you are given by your piercer. Under no circumstances should you trust anyone on the internet(stranger, friend or otherwise) over the advise of the person you just trusted to stick barbells into your skin.

• VERY light massages around the piercings and between them can help stimulate blood flow to the area. This can help with healing an lower rejection rates.

• Rejection is high in piercings like these. If you think it may be rejecting go see your piercer. If it is rejecting he will remove it to minimize scarring. Many will offer to redo it for free once the scar tissue has healed.

• Scar tissue can help to hold a new piercing. You will have to wait up to 8 months for scar tissue to heal properly.

• Take multi vitamins two weeks before you go to get pierced. Continue taking them(two a day) until you are healed.

• Eating a healthy diet helps the body heal properly.

• Do NOT handle your piercing. Dirty hands are the most common cause of infection. You do not need to touch them unless you are cleaning them and then you should wash your hands first.

• Do not bump the piercings or place any undue stress on them.

• Do not lace a fresh corset piercing. This will increase the chance of rejection. Get a temporary piercing if you want to lace it immediately.

• When it has finally healed, do not leave it laced for extended periods of time. This can cause rejection even in healed piercings.

Resources

• Corset piercing care and monthly photos
• Preparing for a new body piercing
• Sea salt soak instructions
• Lacing a corset piercing