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| ====== EAR PIERCE ====== | ====== EAR PIERCE ====== | ||
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| ==== INVERNESS 2000 ==== | ==== INVERNESS 2000 ==== | ||
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| * [[:salon:pub:select_earrings|select EARRINGS]] available at salon as supply last | * [[:salon:pub:select_earrings|select EARRINGS]] available at salon as supply last | ||
| * After Care anti-septic healing solution included with pierce or $4 each | * After Care anti-septic healing solution included with pierce or $4 each | ||
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| ==== FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ==== | ==== FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ==== | ||
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| A. Yes. Cartilage ear piercing with the Inverness System is just as gentle as a lobe piercing. | A. Yes. Cartilage ear piercing with the Inverness System is just as gentle as a lobe piercing. | ||
| - | **Q. ****How is the ear cartilage different from the earlobe?** | + | **Q. ****How is the ear cartilage different from the earlobe?** A. Cartilage is the strong, flexible tissue located in the upper portion of the ear. Cartilage differs from the earlobe primarily in that it has a limited blood supply. We provide a diagram that shows where it is safe to use the Inverness System to pierce ear cartilage and the earlobe. |
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| - | A. Cartilage is the strong, flexible tissue located in the upper portion of the ear. Cartilage differs from the earlobe primarily in that it has a limited blood supply. We provide a diagram that shows where it is safe to use the Inverness System to pierce ear cartilage and the earlobe. | + | |
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| - | ==== Keloids ==== | + | |
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| - | **Q. ****What are keloids?** A. Keloids are lumps of scar tissue that can be felt when compressing the earlobe. **Q. ****Can you pierce a customer who has keloids?** A. Never pierce a customer who has keloids. Refer to a physician. | + | |
| - | ==== Earlobe Piercing ==== | + | |
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| - | **If slight discomfort exists, check if the clutch is too close to the skin, pull it back to ensure proper air circulation. Continue cleansing with Ear Care Antiseptic (increase frequency to 3-4 times / day), the condition may correct itself. If condition persists or deteriorates, remove earring and consult a doctor.** | + | |
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| - | Cartilage Piercing **Since cartilage area has a minimal blood supply, an infection in the cartilage can quickly become serious. If condition persists more than 24 hours, seek medical advice immediately.** | + | |
| - | ==== Prevent Early Closure of Holes ==== | + | |
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| - | * Earrings must be worn continuously during the whole healing period. Six weeks for ear lobe piercing and 12 weeks for cartilage piercing. | + | |
| - | * Protect the Hole during Healing Period 1. | + | |
| - | * Stay away from potential contaminants, e.g. use another ear to receive a call | + | |
| - | * Take extra care when brushing, washing hair or removing clothing over head, so that earrings don’t get caught. | + | |
| - | * Exercise care when participating in sports to prevent injury to the ears. | + | |
| - | * Avoid using perfume, hair sprays or any irritating chemicals around the holes. | + | |
| - | * Do not remove or replace earrings before the end of the healing period as it may cause injury to the hole and result in infection. | + | |
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| - | ==== Prevent Bacterial Infection ==== | + | |
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| - | 1.Cleanse: Twice a day squeeze several drops of ear care antiseptic to cleanse the skin around the hole and the earring post. Wash hands before handling the ears or earrings | + | |
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| - | 2. Turn: Turn earrings twice a day by holding onto the clutch, this helps to prevent the post sticking to the newly grown skin. | + | |
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| - | 3.Check: Check earring back should be firmly attached to the post. Earrings must fit loosely for proper air circulation and proper healing | + | |
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| - | ==== Care of the Hole after the Healing Period ==== | + | |
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| - | 1. Once the holes are formed, you will need to wear earrings continuously for a period of time to prevent hole closure | + | |
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| - | * **Earlobe piercing**: for the first 12 months, do not go longer than 24 hours without earrings. | + | |
| - | * **Cartilage piercing:** for the first 24 months wear the earrings continuously unless you take it out for cleansing purpose. | + | |
| - | 2. To maintain the hole in good hygienic condition, cleanse the earrings, posts and clutches with ear care antiseptic before wearing and after removal. | + | |
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| - | 3. Wearing heavy earring accessories for long hours should be avoided to keep the hole delicately small. | + | |
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| - | ==== After Care ==== | + | |
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| - | **Q. How long does it take for an ear piercing to heal?** | + | |
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| - | A. The average healing time is 6 weeks for an earlobe piercing and 12 weeks for a cartilage piercing. Inverness recommends that you leave your piercing earrings in and follow your aftercare instructions for 6 weeks after an earlobe piercing and 12 weeks after a cartilage piercing. | + | |
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| - | **Q. Is it OK to change my earrings or take them out during the healing period?** | + | |
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| - | A. You should only switch into new earrings after the healing period: 6 weeks for an earlobe piercing and 12 weeks for a cartilage piercing. Newly pierced ears are very sensitive and require special care and attention. If you take your earrings out for any length of time during the healing period, the holes may close or you may find it to be very difficult to re-insert earrings into a piercing hole that has not fully healed. | + | |
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| - | **Q. I****s ear piercing very easily to cause the allergy?** | + | |
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| - | A. Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis — an itchy rash that appears when your skin touches a usually harmless substance. Nickel allergy is commonly associated with earrings and other jewelry. But nickel can be found in many everyday items — from coins to necklace clasps, from watchbands to eyeglass frames. If you have a nickel allergy, we should select and purchase” does not have the nickel” (NickelFree) or” the nickel content conforms to the standard of security” (Nickel Compliant) piercing earrings. | + | |
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| - | **Q. ****Doesn't ear piercing hurt?** | + | |
| - | A. The Inverness Ear Piercing System is fast and very gentle. Most people feel no discomfort during the piercing. | + | |
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| - | **Q. ****Will I be able to leave the earrings out without the hole closing?** | + | |
| - | A. Some people assume earrings can be removed and easily re-inserted; this is not the case. You should only switch into new earrings after the healing period, which is 6 weeks for an earlobe piercing and 12 weeks for a cartilage piercing | + | |
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| - | ==== Piercing other areas ==== | + | |
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| - | **Q. Can the Inverness System be used for body piercing?** | + | |
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| - | A. No. The Inverness Ear Piercing System is designed to pierce the earlobe and the outer cartilage of the ear. Our system should never be used to pierce any other body parts. | + | |
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| - | **Q. Is a cartilage piercing as gentle as a lobe piercing?** | + | |
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| - | A. Yes. Cartilage ear piercing with the Inverness System is just as gentle as a lobe piercing. | + | |
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| - | **Q. ****How is the ear cartilage different from the earlobe?** **A. **Cartilage is the strong, flexible tissue located in the upper portion of the ear. Cartilage differs from the earlobe primarily in that it has a limited blood supply. The diagram shows where it is safe to use the Inverness System to pierce ear cartilage and the earlobe. | + | |
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| ==== Keloids ==== | ==== Keloids ==== | ||
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| ==== Earlobe Piercing ==== | ==== Earlobe Piercing ==== | ||
| - | **If slight discomfort exists, check if the clutch is too close to the skin, pull it back to ensure proper air circulation. Continue cleansing with Ear Care Antiseptic (increase frequency to 3-4 times / day), the condition may correct itself. If condition persists or deteriorates, remove earring and consult a doctor.** | + | If slight discomfort exists, check if the clutch is too close to the skin, pull it back to ensure proper air circulation. Continue cleansing with Ear Care Antiseptic (increase frequency to 3-4 times a day), the condition may correct itself. If condition persists or deteriorates, remove earring and consult a doctor. |
| - | Cartilage Piercing **Since cartilage area has a minimal blood supply, an infection in the cartilage can quickly become serious. If condition persists more than 24 hours, seek medical advice immediately.** | + | Cartilage Piercing Since cartilage area has a minimal blood supply, an infection in the cartilage can quickly become serious. If condition persists more than 24 hours, seek medical advice immediately. |
| ==== Prevent Early Closure of Holes ==== | ==== Prevent Early Closure of Holes ==== | ||
| - | * Earrings must be worn continuously during the whole healing period. Six weeks for ear lobe piercing and 12 weeks for cartilage piercing. | + | * Earrings must be worn continuously during the whole healing period. 6 weeks for ear lobe piercing and 12 weeks for cartilage piercing. |
| * Protect the Hole during Healing Period 1. | * Protect the Hole during Healing Period 1. | ||
| * Stay away from potential contaminants, e.g. use another ear to receive a call | * Stay away from potential contaminants, e.g. use another ear to receive a call | ||
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| * Avoid using perfume, hair sprays or any irritating chemicals around the holes. | * Avoid using perfume, hair sprays or any irritating chemicals around the holes. | ||
| * Do not remove or replace earrings before the end of the healing period as it may cause injury to the hole and result in infection. | * Do not remove or replace earrings before the end of the healing period as it may cause injury to the hole and result in infection. | ||
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| ==== Prevent Bacterial Infection ==== | ==== Prevent Bacterial Infection ==== | ||
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| **Q. I****s ear piercing very easily to cause the allergy?** | **Q. I****s ear piercing very easily to cause the allergy?** | ||
| - | A. Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis — an itchy rash that appears when your skin touches a usually harmless substance. Nickel allergy is commonly associated with earrings and other jewelry. But nickel can be found in many everyday items — from coins to necklace clasps, from watchbands to eyeglass frames. If you have a nickel allergy, we should select and purchase” does not have the nickel” (NickelFree) or” the nickel content conforms to the standard of security” (Nickel Compliant) piercing earrings. | + | A. Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis — an itchy rash that appears when your skin touches a usually harmless substance. Nickel allergy is commonly associated with earrings and other jewelry. But nickel can be found in many everyday items — from coins to necklace clasps, from watchbands to eyeglass frames. If you have a nickel allergy, we should select and purchase ”does not have nickel” (NickelFree) or ”the nickel content conforms to the standard of security” (Nickel Compliant) piercing earrings. |
| **Q. ****Doesn't ear piercing hurt?** | **Q. ****Doesn't ear piercing hurt?** | ||
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