Why are cheek piercings dangerous?

Why are cheek piercings dangerous?

Cheek piercings are risky because they are so close to the parotid gland. A skilled and trained piercer will know to avoid the duct, but accidents can still happen. Other side effects of getting a cheek piercing are also possible. With cheek piercings, scarring is common.

Do you get dimples after cheek piercing?

Cheek piercings will scar. They will look like dimples, but they will also look like scars. Some people get their piercings with the sole intent of scarification. It’s a thing.

Do cheek piercings go all the way through?

6 months minimum, can take up to a year. Cheek piercing is facial body piercing through the cheek. The most common variation of the cheek piercing penetrates the facial tissue into the oral cavity. Because the piercing does not penetrate the cheek completely, there is little to no chance of tooth or gum damage.

How long are cheek piercing bars?

around 1″ long
On average, cheek piercing barbells are around 1″ long, but the size can range from 1/2″ to 1-1/2″, depending on the thickness of your cheeks. If your cheek piercing barbells are too short and your cheeks swell severely, the jewelry could press into your cheeks.

Why do my cheek piercings smell?

Sebum is secreted by the sebaceous glands in the skin. It’s an oily secretion meant to lubricate the skin and make it waterproof. Mix sebum with some dead skin cells and a little bit of bacteria, and you get some really potent smelling piercings! The discharge is semi-solid and smells like stinky cheese.

Why do piercings get crusty?

Crusting after body piercing is perfectly normal—this is just the result of your body trying to heal itself. 1 Dead blood cells and plasma make their way to the surface and then dry when exposed to air. While perfectly normal, these crusties do need to be cleaned carefully and thoroughly whenever you notice them.

Why do piercings smell weird?

Your skin secretes a natural oil called sebum which can mix with the dead cells in your piercings and cause a buildup. This buildup serves as a great environment for bacteria to thrive and hence you end up with a foul smell.

Why do people put studs in their cheeks?

Simply put, a dimple piercing is performed in the cheek area proximate to the parotid duct and gives “the illusion of dimples,” says Engelman. “I have also seen these piercings in the lower back at the indentations that are in the skin.” Borrowman notes that in many cultures, dimples are a sign of beauty.

Does the Ashley piercing ruin your teeth?

Ashley piercings can affect your teeth so make sure to keep an eye on your teeth and gums if you want to prevent it from ruining your teeth. If your piercing bar is too long this can cause the jewellery to catch against your teeth which over time will ruin them by causing enamel damage.

Why do my earring smell like poop?

Why do my earrings smell like poop? Your body secretes a substance called sebum as part of its normal everyday work. Sebum is secreted by the sebaceous glands in the skin. Mix sebum with some dead skin cells and a little bit of bacteria, and you get some really potent smelling piercings!