Daith Piercing Pros & Cons by a Piercer S02 EP01 2020

In Season 2 Episode 01, DaVo, a Professional Piercer since 1994, covers the Pros and Cons of Daith Piercings.

I aka DaVo have been a professional body piercer and the owner of the Axiom Body Piercing Studio in Des Moines, Iowa since 1994. My focus on education and helping clients make safe and informed decisions on getting pierced has always been a large part of my business practices and services. With my website and increasingly on youtube, I hope to expand and inform others outside of my small part of the world. I always encourage questions and comments, so if you have one, please comment. 

Show Notes:

• Placed through the ridge just above the ear canal

History

Erik Dakota, who did his first one in 1992

Migraines:

• The Placebo Effect maybe what is going on

• Based on an acupuncture pressure point

• An Anonymous survey results -

• • Of the 380 patients with a daith piercing completing the survey, 47.2% experienced a reduction in migraine frequency.

  • Of the remainder half, 4.7% got worse and the others did not show any change.

  • Half (49.9%) of the responders experienced less severe attacks.

• No piercer should claim that any piercing will solve a medical issue

Pros:

1. Very unique piercing

2. fits well into the anatomy

3. a long history of healing

4. well-protected with less contact

5. A large variety of Jewelry

Cons

1. May not be able to wear earbuds and use a Stethoscope.

2. You may not have the anatomy for the piercing

3. Can not sleep on the piercing

4. hard to monitor the healing

5. May need assistance to change jewelry

Things to look for:

• The piercer should have experience with the piercing

• The piercer should offer a consultation that involves aftercare, risks, etc…

• The piercer should evaluate your anatomy

The Piercing Experience:

• The piercing is usually done freehand with a straight or curved needle.

• Either a cork or needle receiving tube

• The piercing usually isn’t that bad but the bending and flexing may be uncomfortable

• May bleed into the ear canal.

Healing:

• Average healing time is 8-12 weeks or longer

• Saline twice daily

• Must practice cross-contamination prevention and isolate and avoid any contact with the piercing.

• First 3-5 you can experience slight bleeding off and on, redness/discolor, heat, and tenderness to the touch.

• The piercing should be monitored for abscesses and bumps or signs of migration or rejection. Ask a friend or take photos.

Living with the piercing:

• The jewelry should be left in at all times.

• Avoid pressure or trauma to the piercing

• try earbuds but if there is discomfort don’t use them

Abandoning the piercing:

• Well begin to close quickly but may look open for some time.

• There will be a small indented circular scar on each side. This may fade in time.

Following links are affiliate links and a small amount will go to DaVo and the Axiom:

Suggested Aftercare Products:

• For Premixed Saline DaVo suggests. NeilMed Neil Cleanse Wound Wash First-Aid Sterile Saline Solution 6 fl oz Each - https://amzn.to/2lgrfL7
• For Oral Piercings -     
  Biotene Fresh Mint Moisturizing Oral Rinse Mouthwash, Alcohol-Free, for Dry Mouth - https://amzn.to/2NbIYza

All footage was filmed using a Canon EOS 80D Camera with the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens - https://amzn.to/3bb5PV4 and Canon EOS R  - https://amzn.to/386Y1BZ with Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens - https://amzn.to/3jkvptO

Audio - Recorded with Audio-Technica AT875R Line + Gradient Condenser Microphone - https://amzn.to/2XiCMuT and Tascam DR-40x - https://amzn.to/2XhgoRl

For more information on DaVo and the Axiom Body Piercing Studio go to https://axiompiercing.com

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Contact DaVo at davo@axiompiercing.com or by phone at 515-966-4814
If you would like to set up a Piercing Appointment go to https://axiompiercing.com/booking.

Skin Kitchen Tattoo and The Axiom Body Piercing Studio are located at 3800 Douglas Ave./Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Tattoo hours are Thursday - Monday 1-8pm
Piercing hours are Thursday - Monday 2-8pm