Hip surface piercings
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Tuesday January 8th, 2008 @ 2:05 PM
Filed under: Surface/Unusual
Hi.
I’m planning on getting my hip pierced on Saturday, but I really can’t find out much about them on the internet. I need to know the age restrictions for the UK and the pros and cons on getting one done. Some people are telling me that it DEFINATELY will reject, but others are saying if the piercer is reputable and qualified enough, there should be no problem.
Thanks ?
Unfortunately, I can’t help you with the age restrictions in the UK. However, I’m sure a phone call to any of your local piercing establishments should get you that information pretty quickly.
As for hip piercings…Any time you get a surface piercing done, you need to accept the fact that rejection is a very real possibility. Surface piercings in certain parts of the body work better than on other parts. Certain types of jewelry work better in certain area. Certain piercing techniques may prove more successful than others, depending upon the area of the body.
However, even if everything is “ideal” there is no guarantee that your piercings won’t reject…regardless of “reputable and qualified” the piercer is. Obviously, the more experience they have, the better the quality of jewelry they are using etc etc…the better the chances of success. But again…there are no guarantees with surface piercings (with any piercing, really).
Hip piercings can be challenging to heal, because of the amount of movement that occurs in that part of the body as well as friction and irritation that can occur from clothing rubbing on the piercings. You and your piercer will have to determine the placement that is most-likely to work out for you.
Best of luck!
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10 Responses to “Hip surface piercings”
You have to be 16 in the UK, and 18 for intimate piercings. Some places might be different, but 16 is the legal restriction.
Lizzie on January 8th, 2008 at 4:28 pmThanks for that guys!
Dee on January 9th, 2008 at 6:36 am=D
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My local piercers in the UK will pierce only if your 18, unless it is the ears. So best to check with the piercing palour beforehand. Good luck!
Gemx on January 9th, 2008 at 5:42 pmI’m 13 and have it done, at alot of places if your under 16 you need to be with a legal parent or gardian and need i.d if you are 16 or over. and like lizzie said 18 for intimate piercings.
Kate on January 16th, 2008 at 5:28 pmhey, i’ve so far had about 15 piercings, from 2 artists, & when looking about ive found 16 is the average, & the ones who do it with parental consent are a bit wierd… =s lol n yeah 16 for nipples, but anything more intimate 18 =]
tilly on January 21st, 2008 at 9:41 amhey i want my hips pierced. I am from the USA and i am afraid of scarring and rejection. will i definitiely scar and will it definitley reject?
Kate on August 4th, 2008 at 6:54 pmkate, this entry covers basically the same question:
http://ask.bmezine.com/2008/08/03/pubic-question/
search askbme and you’ll find your question has been answered dozens of times.
redeye on August 4th, 2008 at 11:27 pmI got my hips microdermals about 2 months ago
their amazing!!!
hip piercings do get in the way alot and get snagged on things quite a bit.If you play sports alot I don’t recommend getting them pierced
crystal on August 7th, 2008 at 7:27 amI’m getting my hips done in the coming days. Most likely on the 20th, it took me about 2 weeks to find a place that would pierce a 15 year old. They’re going to cost me about $125 but in the end, it’ll be worth my time. The place is extremely reputable and very experienced. I’m a little nervous about pain, but excited for the after look. :]
Brittany on August 18th, 2008 at 4:30 pmI’m not really sure I’d call a place that would do surface work on a minor’s hip “reputable”.
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