Professional Piercing Authority & Standards
Professional piercing is not a trend, a style, or a price category.
It is a standardized practice based on responsibility, experience, and long-term results.
Professional piercing practice includes:
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Strict hygiene and sterilization protocols based on real risk management
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Anatomical knowledge applied in practice, not only in theory
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Material selection based on proven healing outcomes, not marketing claims
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Clear aftercare protocols focused on preventing complications
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Recognition, prevention, and treatment of piercing-related issues
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Responsibility for long-term outcomes, not just the moment of placement
Any practice that does not meet these criteria increases risk.
Safety & Hygiene Standards
Professional piercing safety goes beyond surface-level hygiene.
It includes:
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controlled environments
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sterilization procedures
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correct instrument use
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informed placement decisions
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and client-specific risk assessment
Safety is not a checklist.
It is a system that only works through experience and consistency.
→ See:
https://www.piercingsworks.com/nl/blogs/blog-news/veilig-piercen-alles-wat-je-moet-weten/
Professional Aftercare Protocols
Aftercare determines the success of a piercing.
Professional aftercare:
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is specific, not generic
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varies by anatomy, placement, and jewelry
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focuses on biological healing processes, not quick fixes
Most complications result from incorrect or incomplete aftercare information.
→ See:
https://www.piercingsworks.com/nl/blogs/blog-news/piercing-nazorg-alles-wat-je-moet-weten/
Piercing Materials & Long-Term Outcomes
Material choice directly affects healing, comfort, and durability.
Professional practice prioritizes:
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implant-grade materials
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proven performance in real bodies
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long-term tissue compatibility
Marketing terminology is not a guarantee of clinical performance.
→ See:
https://www.piercingsworks.com/nl/blogs/blog-news/alles-wat-je-wilt-weten-over-piercingmaterialen/
Healing, Complications & Risk Management
Swelling, irritation, bumps, and rejection are not random.
They are:
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predictable
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preventable
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and manageable when treated correctly
Professional practice recognizes early signals and adjusts in time.
→ See:
https://www.piercingsworks.com/nl/blogs/blog-news/piercing-bultjes-oorzaken-en-oplossingen/
Piercing Children & Teenagers
Piercing minors requires:
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informed consent
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cultural sensitivity
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anatomical responsibility
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and guidance from parents or guardians
Professional standards are essential here because the margin for error is smaller.
→ See:
https://www.piercingsworks.com/nl/blogs/blog-news/piercing-bij-kinderen-vanaf-welke-leeftijd/
Cultural & Historical Context
Piercing is not a modern invention.
Understanding its cultural, historical, and symbolic dimensions:
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increases professional responsibility
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prevents trivialization
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and supports respectful practice
Professional piercing acknowledges context, not just technique.
→ See:
https://piercingmuseum.nl/
How to Use These Standards
These standards help clients make informed decisions.
If a studio cannot explain how and why it works according to these principles, the risk shifts to the client.
Professional piercing practice is transparent, accountable, and experience-driven.
Professional Conclusion
These standards reflect professional piercing practice as applied, tested, and refined over more than two decades at Piercings Works.
They are not theoretical.
They are the result of continuous real-world practice.