Surface body jewelry works best if custom fitted

January 7, 2005
By:  Bob Whitehead

We’ve all heard the horror stories about surface body jewelry being rejected or migrating over time, haven’t we? Did you know, however, that this is most often the case because the piercer chose poorly fitting or improperly sized jewelry? The fact is, surface piercing requires careful attention not only to placement and depth, but to the style and size of surface bars used in order to ensure a successful piercing.

Body jewelry for surface piercings has to fit precisely so that healing can occur with the least amount of tension across the surface of the skin. With the piercing both entering and exiting through a single skin plane, any barbells that pull or tug will have a natural tendency to rip or tug against the skin surface, leading to a piercing disaster.

That’s why you should always go to a website or shop that understands the particular requirements body jewelry for a surface piercing and can provide custom sized barbells made especially for this intended purpose. A custom sized barbell to fit the exact width and depth of your piercing is the only way to ensure the least possible chance of rejection or migration, and Painful Pleasures a wide range of this type of specialized surface jewelry, including surface piercing barbells, which can be ordered to specific dimensions. Their service and high quality stainless steel products make them a sure bet to help you preserve your surface piercing.

About the Author:
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and publisher of http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com.  Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.

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