Corset Piercing | Your ultimate guide

What is a Corset Piercing?

In piercing definition it is quite simple to explain, it is basically done to sew ribbons in your skin. Two parallel rows are pierced and connected with a ribbon string giving the look of a corset. If you wear shoes with laces, you’ll get the idea – the concept is the same just that the perforations are made on the body.

It is a type of surface piercing done at places where the skin is loose i.e. on the back, arms, legs or even front of the neck. Mostly, people go for temporary corset piercings because the permanent ones have too many risks like infection, migration or rejection and the piercings could even bleed if disturbed too much. As per statistics, corset piercing healing could take as many as 12 weeks but in most cases, it never heals completely.

The Corset Piercing Culture

People do bizarre things to their bodies. Body modifications are nothing new to the world but doctors consider Corset Piercing masochistic. One simple piercing on the nose or ear hurts; this one, on the other hand, is highly painful that leaves people wounded. So, why do people invite so much pain? To feel different is the answer. Some are in for fetish while others do it for a particular occasion like a tattoo convention. In trend since the early 1900s, it is not a very old practice. The Corset was an undergarment worn by women in the 1800s. Carrying the tradition, it is the women that most opt for Corset Piercing.

Some Facts About Corset Piercing

It is often debated that studios and publications only promote pictures of fresh Corset Piercing before they get rejected or migrated or infected. This makes onlookers believe that it is pretty to look at and not really a big deal. Corset Piercing going wrong is very frequent as the body rejects the alterations to the skin and tries to push it out which results in bleeding, infections, and soreness. It is for this reason that temporary piercing is a better option. Corset Piercing is excruciatingly painful so you should know what you are getting yourself into when you make this decision.

It is for this reason that temporary piercing is recommended. Getting your body altered is a big decision, be it a tattoo or a piercing. Corset Piercing is excruciatingly painful so you should know what you are getting yourself into when you make this decision. On average corset piercing costs anywhere between $100 to $500. It is largely dependent on the popularity of the studio and the length of this particular piercing.

Risks of Getting Corset Piercing

1. Temporary corset piercings have high risks of open wounds, scarring, infection, and irritation.
2. Permanent corset piercings take a long time to heal.
3. Horrendously painful.
4. Body could reject the piercing and leave permanent and ugly scars.
5. Hoops could get caught on something (clothes in many cases) and pull the skin which is not just painful but may lead to major complications.
6. They don’t display the infected or scarred corset piercings in the pictures. Obviously, the studios want people to get it even at the cost of their bodies. Remember a simple fact that in the race of fashion, it is still your body bearing the cost.

Precautions

Now you’re there, on the table, a decision made on where and how you want your corset piercing, even now your work is not half complete.

• You still need to make sure he is using a sterilized needle, he has to remove the equipment from sterile packages and you need to keep an eye on him to see that he does exactly that.
• Brace yourself because now the pain will come. Lay down or lean over but whatever you do, try not to move.
• If you need a break, say it out loud and your piercer will give you as much time as you need and probably offer you liquids.
• Another important thing to remember is to wear loose clothes so that you’re comfortable.

How To Get A Corset Piercing on Your Body?

• Start with your homework. A lot of research and calling around the stores and asking about their equipment will get you somewhere.
• Most of the studios use dermal anchors or surface bars so you need to find out more about these materials too to find out which ones suit you.
• A licensed piercing studio shouldn’t charge you over $400, but that is just an estimate. Don’t decide on the cheapest studio if you love yourself, unhealthy piercing practices will just make it worse.

Pain & Rejection

Corset Piercing means ladder on your body, two rows of piercing and a ribbon connecting them. It will mean a lot of pain. Probable risks include infections, bleeding, and a lot more pain.

The thing about Corset Piercing is that it gets rejected more often than it gets accepted by the body. Either it is not done properly or people don’t take good care of it and the end result is that body pushes it out and the area gets scarred. So when you ask your piercer about the success rate, don’t expect a high rate, it is just 20%. If he has, ask for pictures of a healed piercing, not the fresh ones because recently done piercings all look good. It is after some time that the problem starts.

Kinds of Corset Piercing

Permanent Corset Piercing

Permanent corset piercings use surface bars, but Teflon tubing is used too as they can move inside the body due to their flexibility. These piercings are not laced fresh because it could increase tension and pressure and cause infections or migrations. Once healed properly, a bead on the surface bar is removed and another is placed which can accommodate a ring. These rings are laced together similar to a corset. Still, it is suggested that you don’t keep the laces on for longer periods as everyday activities can disturb the rings and migrate them or cause infections.

Temporary Corset Piercing

Temporary Corset Piercings are performed for a few hours i.e. for an occasion or a photo shoot. They are not worn more than a week. Captive Bead Rings, bondage rings, and hypnotic needles are generally used for the piercing and they are removed once the purpose is solved. Again, they are subjected to the same risks i.e. infections, migration, and rejection. However, if they are removed in a few hours, they don’t scar as much as the permanent ones.

Read also about: WRIST PIERCING

Variations

Back Corset Piercing

Resembles a corset laced and placed in two rows either on the lower or upper back.

Arm Corset Piercing

Done through multiple perforations on the shoulder or your wrist, it doesn’t look too pleasing to one’s eyesight.

Neck Corset Piercing

This is done around the neck area which even includes the nape. It doesn’t appear too good but for those aspiring to get a piercing corset, this might be the one to try.

Chest Corset Piercing

Bilaterally symmetrical piercing, it is done on the chest using colorful ribbons. You can learn more from my article on Chest Piercing.

Related: Neck Piercing

Side Corset Piercing

Done either on both the sides, it is preferred mostly on a single side of the torso.

Leg Corset Piercing

The piercing is done either at the front portion or back of the legs. People often try this out to make a distinct fashion statement. It is most popular among girls who like to wear shorts and skirts.

Dermal Corset Piercing

Using micro dermal implants on the skin to attach jewelry offering a decent look is what dermal corset piercing is all about.

Read more about: BACK DIMPLE PIERCING

After Care

Corset Piercings take months to heal, sometimes a year. It might not even heal properly despite your best efforts. In any case, taking care is anyway difficult but if you’re getting it, make sure you care for it to keep yourself from any injuries. Follow these tips dutifully and there’s a chance your piercings would heal fully.

1. Washing your hands before touching it is the first advice any piercer would give you. Doing otherwise is asking for trouble because it causes infection in most cases.
2. Avoid wearing laces for a long time as it may lead to rejection.
3. If it shows sign of rejection or infection or it bleeds a lot, consult your doctor or go to your piercer.
4. If the piercing is in, keep the area clean with no traces of dry blood or scabbing anywhere near it.
5. Clean it at least twice a day with salt water. Apply gels if there is any swelling or itchiness around the area.
6. It may bleed when you remove piercings and may even cause bruising. Apply pressure while taking them out and use hydrogen peroxide to wipe the area.
7. If you want to get corset piercing once again, wait for a month to give the first one the time to heal.

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References

1. http://classymishmash.blogspot.in/2011/05/corset-piercing-sewing-ribbons-into.html
2. http://tattoo.about.com/od/bodypiercingforbeginners/g/pguide_corset.htm
3. http://voices.yahoo.com/the-dangers-corset-piercing-extreme-body-modifications-1777361.html?cat=2
4. http://www.ehow.com/how_4675745_care-corset-piercing.html
5. http://www.skin-artists.com/corset-piercing-aftercare.htm