{"id":52,"date":"2020-03-02T08:40:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T08:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bijoux.vamtam.com\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2025-05-22T11:52:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T10:52:29","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hofmanpiercing.com\/nl\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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FAQ<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Common pre-piercing questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo I have the correct anatomy for a piercing?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Piercings often require specific anatomy. Your body must have the correct shape and\/or size for that particular piercing to be placed correctly. A professional piercer always starts with a check to see if the desired piercing is possible for you. Then, they present you with the options.\u00a0<\/p>

Sometimes a specific piercing can’t be placed or only one piercing can be placed instead of multiple piercings in a row.<\/p>

Only the piercer can assess whether you have the correct anatomy for the piercing(s) you want. It is necessary to go to a studio to have the place of the piercing assessed. Suppose you have specific wishes, but you are not sure whether you have the correct anatomy. In that case, you can make a consultation appointment with most piercers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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It is often possible to pierce again in the same place, but the tissue must be sufficiently healed. When you lose or remove a piece of jewelry, a piercing may close. Very annoying, especially when you were satisfied with the placement. To re-pierce in the same place, it is wise to wait at least three months from the moment you remove the jewelry. The wound itself is often closed much earlier, but it takes time to allow the underlying tissue to recover.<\/p>

After 3 months, it is wise to have it checked by your piercer first. Exactly how long it takes for it to heal fully depends on many factors such as how old the piercing was, how quickly you heal, how much rest it got during healing, etc. Re-piercing too soon can cause various unpleasant complications and often heals less well. Tell your piercer how long it has been healing and have them assess the location of the piercing. If your piercer advises you to wait, it is wise to take that advice to heart. A professional piercer puts your health first.<\/p>

If you do not want to be pierced precisely in the old place but within a radius of about 5 mm around the old hole, it is also wise to let it rest for the entire three months. Then you have it checked by a piercer. If you want your new piercing further away from the original spot, it might not be necessary to wait the entire three months. Discuss such wishes with your piercer, who can tell you what is possible.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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At Hofman Piercing & Fine Jewelry we go beyond the National GGD guidelines regarding age requirements for piercings. First lobe piercings require an age of at least 6 years old. Most other piercings require an age minimum of 12 years old, with the exception of lip, tongue, nipple and genital. Lip and tongue piercings require an age of 16 years, and you have to be 18 years old nipple or genital piercings.<\/p>\n

Remember, you need a valid ID everytime you get a new piercing. And if you are less than 16 years old, you need a parent or legal guardian (with valid ID) accompanying you. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Only a doctor can determine if your piercing is infected. Intense sensitivity, swelling, redness, or moisture draining from the piercing can indicate an infection. The first phase of healing comes with these mild symptoms so keep an eye on how they evolve. If they worsen or feel constant pain (even if it has not been bumped or something similar), please contact your piercer or doctor. Your piercer should be happy to reassure you if you need it. Act quickly to solve the problem if you suspect it’s more serious.\u00a0<\/p>

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience complaints such as:<\/p>