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Keira Knightley got into the movie Love Actually not because of her looks or acting skills, but because of her pierced belly button. At the casting, the director of the film admitted to her that he needed a beauty with piercings, because the earring on her stomach looked very advantageous in combination with the wedding dress that the main character should wear. Therefore, if you have long dreamed of decorating your body with something like this, go for it. Look, the earring will bring good luck to you too.
You are deeply mistaken if you think that the tradition of piercing their bodies and faces was invented by representatives of modern informal movements - hippies, punks, goths and other strange personalities. In fact, from time immemorial, humanity has been fascinated by piercings. For many peoples, this was a way to emphasize a character trait, talk about an event, and appease the spirits. So in India, a girl getting ready to get married had her nose pierced on the eve of the grand event. The Mayans pierced the same part of the face with feathers, symbolizing health. Roman legionnaires, to emphasize their masculinity, inserted rings into their nipples. And in Ancient Egypt, earrings in the ears told others that in front of them was a person from high society.
At gunpoint
If, in response to your question about what the master is going to do the puncture with, he points a special gun at you, run away from this salon. The fact is that this device was made for stores selling costume jewelry. Having such a “weapon” in his hands, every seller who has absolutely no understanding of anatomy can first sell and then quickly insert jewelry. At the same time, an incorrect puncture, for example in the tongue, can cause severe bleeding, which only doctors can stop. In addition, a needle carefully cuts through skin and flesh, whereas a gun roughly tears it apart. In addition, the “weapon” is completely uncontrollable: it makes a puncture, obeying not the human hand, but under the influence of a sharply firing spring. Therefore, even an experienced master will not be able to check whether the gun is pointing in the right direction. But the main disadvantage of this unit is that it cannot be cleaned 100%. The “gun” will break in the sterilization machine, and any other method does not guarantee that there are no microscopic drops of blood left on the gun from the previous client. As for piercing needles, they are disposable.
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Microsurgical maxillary sinusotomy
Microsurgical maxillary sinusotomy is done through the mouth - above the 4-5 tooth on the cheek side. A hole of up to 4 millimeters is made in the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus. A microscope and instruments are inserted through it, pus and mucus are removed, after which the cavity is washed with antiseptic and medicinal solutions and the hole is sutured.
Radical maxillary sinusotomy according to Caldwell-Luke
Radical maxillary sinusotomy according to Caldwell-Luke is performed under general anesthesia through the mouth. An incision of soft tissue 5-6 cm long is made under the upper lip. The tissue is moved to the side and, using an otolaryngological drill and chisel, a hole is made in the anterior bone wall of the sinus. Instruments are inserted through it, the sinus cavities are cleared of accumulated contents and washed. After this, drainage is removed into the middle nasal passage through the anastomosis, and the mucosal incision is sutured. The duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes. During the day the patient is in the hospital under observation.
The optimal access is selected by the attending ENT doctor, taking into account the clinical picture of the disease, the individual anatomical characteristics of the patient and his state of health.
Steel is better than gold
Having sorted out the piercing salon, choose the right earrings. You can immediately forget about the silver rings. This metal, coming into contact with physiological fluids - blood and lymph, turns black. And dark plaque is an excellent environment for bacteria to live and reproduce. Therefore, it is better to prefer gold to silver. But it has disadvantages: it is a heterogeneous material containing simpler additives - zinc, copper, nickel, etc. Unfortunately, they negatively affect the wound healing process: they significantly prolong it. In order for a freshly pierced hole to stop bothering you as quickly as possible, you should insert jewelry with the highest possible standard into it - 750, 958, or better yet, 996 or 999.9. Although, if you decide to consult a professional, he will probably recommend jewelry made of medical steel or titanium - absolutely inert materials, wearing which will not cause any discomfort and will speed up the healing of the wound. By the way, if you have low immunity or poor blood clotting, it makes sense to give up beauty in favor of safety. For the first few weeks after the piercing, wear bioplastic earrings. They look unattractive - they resemble translucent plastic, but with such jewelry the piercing will definitely take root and will not cause complications.
Decorations
For optimal formation and the fastest possible healing of a nose wing piercing, you should choose a “nostril” jewelry or a labret made of titanium alloy ASTM-F136 (G23).
For your first septum piercing, you should choose jewelry such as a micro barbell or micro banana, also made of titanium alloy. In the case of the initial installation of any ring-shaped jewelry in the wing of the nose, you may encounter a number of problems, such as distorted formation of the capsule, excessive “fouling” (infiltration) of tissues around the jewelry, the formation of unnecessary scars of various etiologies, as well as long-term inflammation caused by rejection of the immune system . The skin of the wings of the nose is complex in its structure, it is worth being selective with the choice of jewelry so as not to encounter the above problems later.
Septum piercings, as a rule, are decorated with circulars, rings and clickers, but their installation for healing will be accompanied by constant inevitable mechanical damage, the jewelry will permanently cling, which will lead to inflammation or even the introduction of foreign aggressive microorganisms into the microcracks that appear. Accordingly, less massive jewelry will have a positive effect on healing, since it will rest in the cavity of the nasal passage.
Dangerous green stuff
After the master makes a puncture and inserts an earring into it, go to the pharmacy for chlorhexidine, miramistine or another antiseptic that does not contain alcohol. The latter, of course, protects the wound from germs and infections, but at the same time it rewards it with a chemical burn. This also applies to brilliant greens with iodine. By the way, in addition to injuring the skin, they also change the color of jewelry and cause oxidative processes. Hydrogen peroxide can only be used if the wound is bleeding. This is a serious chemical that can also cause microtrauma to the skin. For the first two weeks, do not forget to treat the puncture with an antiseptic and healing ointment 4 times a day.
What is a septum
A septum is a puncture in the central nasal septum between the nostrils . Recently, septum piercing has become incredibly popular not only among piercing lovers, it can even be seen on Hollywood stars and models. In this article we will talk about all the intricacies of this puncture and its pros and cons.
Inactive ears
There is an opinion that piercing ears is very dangerous. They say that there are more than two hundred active points on the sink, and if you hit one of them, things can end in disaster: your vision, hearing will suffer, and problems with some organs will begin. This is absolute nonsense. Indeed, in the ear area there are several important areas - nerve endings, which are not recommended to be pierced. However, they are not located on the earlobes, so it is quite difficult to hit them.
Usually the ears “come to their senses” two to three weeks after the piercing. The period largely depends on the form of decoration. Small, light rings that will not cling to clothes and pull off the earlobe are considered ideal.
The center of the world
When you decide to decorate your navel with a flirty earring, keep in mind that piercings in this area take a very long time to heal. Therefore, you need to take care of it for at least a month, even if you are not bothered by unpleasant sensations, the swelling and redness will subside. Otherwise, you risk complications in the form of inflammation and subsequent removal of the earring. And in general, the navel is a capricious place. If you fall into the hands of an incompetent master, all hell breaks loose. The fact is that for piercing in this area, the distance between the “input” and “output” holes is extremely important: on average it should be 1.2 cm. If you make a larger gap, the earring will “sink” in the stomach and a specialist will have to get it out from there . A shorter period between punctures may result in the skin not being able to withstand the load, breaking, and the jewelry falling off.
An earring can also pierce the skin on your eyebrows: therefore, if you are going to get a piercing in this area, choose the lightest possible jewelry. Also, be prepared for the fact that if you injure the puncture while washing your face or when you begin to pull your T-shirt over your head, a bruise will appear on your eyebrow, similar to a bruise.
Tips on how to decide whether to get a piercing
To understand whether to make a puncture in the body or not, experts recommend:
- Make a temporary piercing - secure the earring in the place where you want to place the jewelry. This will help you visually evaluate the changes in appearance and understand how much you like this decision.
- Experiment in Photoshop. The decoration can easily be attached to the body in a photograph in any graphic editor.
- Weigh the advantages and disadvantages. It is important to take into account all the disadvantages and understand whether the advantages can cover them.
- Don't rush into a decision. Despite the fact that the puncture heals almost without a trace without an earring, it is better not to make hasty decisions and think it over carefully.
Nose ring
If the fame of Tutta Larsen and Christina Aguilera haunts you and you have long dreamed of a nose ring, there is no reason not to decorate yourself with one. Firstly, this area is no more difficult to pierce than the ear. Secondly, the mucous membranes heal quickly - in about a week. Nose piercing has one contraindication - a developing runny nose: constant blowing of the nose will irritate the wound, and a viral infection can cause inflammation. Lips and tongue, by the way, are also mucous, which means that the puncture will stop bothering you after 7 days. True, if after every meal you don’t forget to rinse your mouth with antiseptics. Otherwise, food particles will get into the wound and start the process of rotting. It will all smell terrible and look no better. By the way, after having your tongue pierced, in the first three days you will have to give up hot and solid foods: you can only eat liquid and cold foods.
The intimate area is also mucous. Therefore, intimate piercing is one of the simplest punctures. If you don't wear tight synthetic underwear and have rough sex, you'll forget about the earring in a week.
Chest forward!
When the paparazzi photographed Rihana in a translucent dress, the whole world learned that the singer had pierced nipples. But piercings in the chest area are the most painful and take the longest to heal. Full recovery takes at least three weeks, provided that the piercing lover does not wear tight clothes and walks around naked at home to provide oxygen access to the wound and protect it from friction.
Nipple piercing is not recommended for girls who have not yet given birth. Sometimes a puncture causes obstruction of the mammary glands and, as a consequence, the impossibility of breastfeeding.
Expert opinion
Dmitry Karpova, tattoo and piercing artist at Dragon Tattoo salon:
– Piercing has few contraindications – problems with blood clotting and skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis) in moments of exacerbation. Also, you should not pierce anything when the body is recovering from surgery or illness. In the first few weeks after visiting the piercing salon, it is not recommended to visit the bathhouse or lie in a bath of hot water for a long time. If you steam the puncture site, the healing process will be delayed. For the same reason, you should postpone going to the pool. And, of course, if you don’t want to get an infection into the wound, forget about swimming in fresh water. But sea water, on the contrary, is useful, but only if it is clean.
When is a puncture not performed for purulent sinusitis?
Despite the high effectiveness of this procedure, puncture is not prescribed to all patients. Like any treatment method, puncture has its contraindications. In what cases is a puncture not performed?
if the patient has abnormalities in the structure of the nasal cavity or sinuses;
if the patient is diagnosed with severe chronic diseases (severe diabetes mellitus, hypertension, etc.)
if the patient has a pathology of the blood coagulation system;
in children up to three years of age.
In these cases, treatment of sinusitis should be carried out by an experienced, highly qualified otolaryngologist using conservative methods: the use of medications, rinsing the sinuses using the “cuckoo” method or YAMIK catheter, and physiotherapeutic procedures.
