Ear piercing is a matter of fashion for some people and tradition for others. If you or your child want pierced ears, Germantown Pediatric and Family Medicine LLC can help. The practice provides medical-grade ear piercing at their office in Germantown, Tennessee. Medical-grade ear piercing reduces your risk of complications such as an infection or allergic reaction. Schedule an ear piercing appointment by calling the office or booking online today.
Though many retailers offer ear piercing, Germantown Pediatric and Family Medicine LLC provides medical-grade ear piercing. Ear piercing at the practice isn’t covered by insurance.
There are many benefits for choosing medical-grade ear piercing at Germantown Pediatric and Family Medicine LLC over traditional ear piercing.
Traditional ear piercing guns are a potential health hazard, increasing the risk of infection. Additionally, many people are allergic or sensitive to nickel, triggering a reaction to the earring placed in the hole.
For medical-grade ear piercing, the providers at Germantown Pediatric and Family Medicine LLC use the Blomdahl® medical ear piercing system. This medical ear piercing gun eliminates the chances of an infection.
Additionally, with medical-grade ear piercing, your provider places a metal-free stud in your ear. This earring stud is plastic, reducing your risk of developing a skin sensitivity or allergic reaction following your piercing.
Germantown Pediatric and Family Medicine LLC provides specific instructions on how to care for your ears following your ear piercing. Your ear piercing is a small wound that takes up to 12 weeks to heal.
During the healing process, you need to thoroughly wash your ears on both sides of the hole twice a day and never touch your ears with unclean hands.
Germantown Pediatric and Family Medicine LLC offers Blomdahl aftercare cleansing swabs to help you keep your wound clean.
You also need to make sure the area around the piercing stays dry at all times. Unlike traditional ear piercing, there’s no need to rotate your Blomdahl medical-grade plastic studs.
Your risk of developing a skin reaction to earrings is greatest during the first year following your ear piercing. Germantown Pediatric and Family Medicine LLC recommends you wear skin-friendly earrings during this time.
To schedule an ear piercing appointment at Germantown Pediatric and Family Medicine LLC, call the office or click the online booking button.
