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The benefits of Inverness 2000:

• Inverness 2000, has the distinction of being the Safest, most Technologically Advanced Ear and Cartilage Piercing system on the market today.
• Great for Small Children & Babies. Babies need to be at least 10 weeks old with immunization up to date
• Inverness Uses Metals that are Gentle on your Ears – It Does Make A Difference!

What makes Inverness 2000 different? To answer that question you must first understand the basic differences between Inverness 2000 and all other piercing options offered today.

Piercing options are limited to three…

1. driving a piece of non-sterile material through an ear
2. a “stud gun” that “shoots” a thick, blunt ear stud through an ear
3. a “hand pressured” instrument that pierces the ear in a controlled manner.

• All Inverness Systems use only “hand pressured” FDA Registered Class 1 Medical Devices to deliver a piercing while eliminating the trauma of having a foreign object driven into the body. Inverness maximizes the benefits of the hand pressured Medical Device.
• The tip of the piercing post used by all Inverness Systems is honed to a surgical point and is not a crude piece of material or a blunt stud. All Inverness Systems are guaranteed sterile until the gas permeable seal is opened or damaged. Wire, needles or other materials will not carry that same guarantee.
• All Inverness products are Lot Number controlled and traceable. Inverness is the only “fully encapsulated” product on the market and prevents the piercing earring from being exposed to outside contamination. If the Inverness System earring post is exposed it is subject to contamination and should not be used.
• Inverness cares enough about our customers to offer all of these controlled and uniquely differentiating qualities.

The Inverness Piercing System – Safe and Painless

• Single 14kt Solid Yellow or White Gold Earrings special order
• Pair of 14kt Solid Yellow or White Gold Earrings special order
• select EARRINGS available at salon as supply last
• After Care anti-septic healing solution included with pierce or $4 each

Q. How many ears have been pierced with the Inverness System?

A. The Inverness Ear Piercing System has been in use for 40 years now in jewelry stores, department stores, salons, pharmacies, doctors’ offices, and body piercing shops in over 27 countries around the world. To date, we have pierced over 200 million pairs of ears.

Q. What makes the Inverness System “safe”?

A. The Inverness System has two unique features designed to ensure the safest ear piercing experience possible.

• Inverness is the only ear piercing system with fully-enclosed earring capsules that prevent our piercing earrings and patented Safety Back™ from being exposed to potential contaminants prior to piercing. Our earring capsules are packaged in sealed, sterilized cartridges that are not opened until selected for piercing. Unlike other systems on the market, our earrings are never exposed until they are safely inserted in the ear.
• Our patented Safety Back™ allows for the safest healing possible by shielding the piercing tip and preventing the earring back from being squeezed too tight. This allows for proper airflow and prevents the earring back from becoming embedded during the healing process. Inverness is the ONLY ear piercing system with the patented Safety Back™.

Q. Why do you say “gentle”?

A.There are a number of reasons the Inverness System is both safe & gentle:

• Unlike loud piercing guns that shoot a spring-loaded piercing earring through the tissue, our hand-pressured instrument is very smooth and quiet.
• Our system will pierce your ears and attach our patented Safety Clutch™ in one quick, smooth motion.
• Our piercing earrings are specially designed with ultra-thin piercing posts & a finely honed piercing tip to help the earrings glide through the lobe as easily as possible. In fact, most people report they feel no discomfort at all when they are pierced with the Inverness System.

Q. Why do you use the word “instrument”, Isn’t it a piercing “gun”?

A. No. In fact, we cringe when people call our piercing instrument a gun. Unlike our specially-engineered, hand-pressured instrument, piercing guns are spring-loaded and LOUD. Piercing guns “shoot” the piercing earring through the lobe. Our human-powered instrument is designed to pierce the ear quickly and accurately in one smooth, quiet, hand-pressured motion.

Q. Can the Inverness System be used for body piercing?

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.

Q. Is a cartilage piercing 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? 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.

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.

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.

• 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.
• 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.

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

2. Turn: Turn earrings twice a day by holding onto the clutch, this helps to prevent the post sticking to the newly grown skin.

3.Check: Check earring back should be firmly attached to the post. Earrings must fit loosely for proper air circulation and proper healing

1. Once the holes are formed, you will need to wear earrings continuously for a period of time to prevent hole closure

• 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.

3. Wearing heavy earring accessories for long hours should be avoided to keep the hole delicately small.

Q. How long does it take for an ear piercing to heal?

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.

Q. Is it OK to change my earrings or take them out during the healing period?

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.

Q. Is 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 nickel” (NickelFree) or ”the nickel content conforms to the standard of security” (Nickel Compliant) piercing earrings.

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.

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