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Stonehenge541
Jun 14, 2007, 09:03 PM
My friend said if I let her do it she would use a safety pin... I figured if we steralized the pin it would be okay. I would most likely get a ring or a stud put in... what do y'all think?

bushg
Jun 14, 2007, 09:07 PM
Safety pins, sewing needles, stick pins have nickel in them and this can cause allergic reactions , causing the site to turn red and ooze with infection. Think twice about this one.

rawpotatoeater37
Jun 17, 2007, 12:25 PM
If you're worried about the cost, ear piercings aren't too expensive. Find a respectable booth in the mall or a Claire's. They usually have deals where if you buy the earrings, the piercing itself is free.

nauticalstar420
Jun 17, 2007, 12:27 PM
Speaking from personal experience, DO NOT get pierced by anyone that's not a professional. I pierced my own nose and it got more infected than I've ever seen a piercing get. Always use a professional! :)

J_9
Jun 17, 2007, 12:31 PM
Very dangerous to try this. Without an autoclave you cannot achieve sterilization, therefore you run the huge risk of infection.

rockstar567
Jun 17, 2007, 12:31 PM
My friend said if I let her do it she would use a safety pin...I figured if we steralized the pin it would be okay. I would most likely get a ring or a stud put in...what do y'all think?
If I were you I wouldn't do that. Because what if you don't like what it looks like after you have 2 wait till your ear closes up again