✨ The truth about those mall kiosk vibes (spoiler: they’re not cute)
If you got your ears pierced at a mall kiosk or pharmacy, you’re not alone — but you were probably pierced with a gun, and that’s a problem.
At Body Altar, we use only single-use, sterilized needles — and there’s a reason for that. Actually, several reasons. Here’s everything you need to know about why piercing guns are outdated, unsafe, and honestly? Kind of gross.
💉 What’s a Piercing Gun?
A piercing gun is a handheld device (usually plastic or metal) that forces a blunt earring stud through your skin using pressure, not precision. You’ve probably seen them at mall kiosks or chain stores.
They’re marketed as fast and easy — but fast doesn’t mean safe.
⚠️ Why Piercing Guns Are Dangerous
1. They cause unnecessary trauma.
Because guns shove dull jewelry through your skin, they tear tissue instead of slicing cleanly. That means:
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More pain
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More swelling
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Slower healing
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Higher chance of scarring or keloids
2. They can’t be properly sterilized.
Most guns are made of plastic and can’t be autoclaved — the standard for sterilization in medical settings. That means risk of infection every time it’s reused, even with alcohol wipes.
3. The jewelry isn’t safe either.
Guns use low-quality jewelry with friction backs that trap bacteria and don’t allow room for swelling. Translation: irritation, allergic reactions, and bad healing.
4. They’re not used by professionals.
Reputable piercers, studios, and body mod professionals never use guns. It’s not industry standard — it’s a red flag.
✅ What We Use Instead (Because We Care About Your Face)
At Body Altar, we use:
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Sterile, single-use hollow needles
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Implant-grade titanium and gold jewelry
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Fully autoclaved tools and sanitized environments
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Proper anatomy checks and sizing for your unique body
Needle piercings:
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Cause less trauma
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Heal faster and cleaner
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Are more precise
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Look better long-term
Also? It hurts less. Really.
👏 TL;DR:
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Piercing guns = blunt force trauma.
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Needles = clean, safe, professional.
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Good piercings start with good practices — and good people.
Ready to do it right?
Book your piercing at GRIM Studios today.
💎 Safe. Sterile. Sexy. No gun in sight.
