Problems With Silicone Body Jewelry
Body piercing is a unique way for people to express their individuality using their own body as a canvas. Traditional ear piercing has led to gauging, or stretching a piercing to a larger size, and piercings have migrated from ears to navels, lips, noses and various other locations. However, there can be complications associated with placing foreign objects in the body, including several that are specific to silicone body jewelry. Does this Spark an idea?
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About Silicone Body Jewelry
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According to the Body Jewelry by Steel Navel webpage, silicone body jewelry is made of "implant grade silicone" and is often used as an alternative to metal body jewelry for those who have metal allergies. Also, the wide range of available colors makes silicone body jewelry a suitable substitute for acrylic.
Silicone Body Jewelry and Fresh Piercings
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One of the problems that can arise from using silicone body jewelry occurs when it is used in a fresh or unhealed piercing. According to the Kaos Softwear LLC Silicone Body Jewelry FAQ webpage, silicone body jewelry "should only be used in healed piercings or piercings that have been previously stretched and healed."
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Stretching with Silicone Body Jewelry
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Stretching or gauging piercings with silicone body jewelry is not recommended. The consistency of the silicone can cause the piercing to seal off, trapping bacteria and not allowing for sufficient drainage.
Allergic Reactions and Irritants
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The tacky consistency of silicone body jewelry is often the culprit in many allergic reactions. The irritant is not the silicone itself, but is actually the result of pet dander, pollen, and other irritants adhering to the highly sticky surface, where they have a better chance to potentially cause problems.
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