Why is Body Piercing more expensive than having youre ears pierced?
The Ear Piercing Gun requires no training, experience or skill to use. It is dangerous if used to pierce anything but the Ear lobes. Body piercing must be done using Aseptic or “Sterile” technique, this is a medical method devised to reduce the chance of infection and transmission of deadly pathogens i.e. AIDS and Hepatitis. Aseptic technique requires that the piercing be performed in a purpose-built enclosed room. The piercing must be performed using sterilized instruments, sterile supplies, sterile gloves, specific jewelry and the wound should be covered after with a sterile bandage. All these things cost money, but they are imperative to minimize health hazards. Body Piercing is a highly skilled operation, the person doing the piercing needs to have a full understanding of Aseptic or “Sterile” technique, the appropriate type of jewelry for each individual piercing, the proper placement and understand how to solve any complications which might arise. So the reason its more expensive
