2021 Orbital Piercing Pros & Cons by a Piercer S02 EP15

In Season 2 Episode 15, DaVo, a Professional Piercer since 1994, covers the Pros and Cons of Orbital or Orbit 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:

• A set of two or more piercings, usually in the ear, where a ring or circular piece of jewelry runs through both piercings.

• Not a conch piercing with a ring

• Sometimes called an orbital piercing.

History:

• Basically, a modern piercing developed in the late 80s or early 90s.

Pros:

1. extremely rare piercing

2. Different combinations

3. fits the anatomy and flow of the ear

4. can be added to an existing piercing

5. Established Piercing

Cons

1. have to have Anatomy

2. the ring needs to be long enough to allow for flatness

3. an Advance Piercing must be skilled

4. Limited to circular jewelry

5. a difficult heal

Things to look for:

• Piercer is experienced in this piercing, professional, informative and make you feel comfortable and offer a consultation that involves aftercare, risks, etc… The piercer should evaluate your anatomy

• Should suggest either ring or other circular jewelry

• Jewelry should be larger to allow for flatness

• Should discuss the advantages and disadvantages of healing separately.

• Does the piercer provide aftercare products and written and verbal aftercare instruction?

• Especially during the healing over-ear headphones, helmets and other safety gear should be avoided.

The Piercing Experience:

• Waiver, Set Up, Disinfection, and Marking

• The spacing of the piercings should match the jewelry and they should measure to verify the distance.

• Usually done freehand with a needle and NRT or cork depending on the combination.

• May piercing the first one, insert the jewelry, and double-check that the distance on the second is correct.

• The second piercing may be more uncomfortable.

• The jewelry may require a little time to insert and close

• There may be some slight to moderate bleeding

• Usually, you will have throbbing, aching, and warmth in the area for a few minutes afterward

• Piercing is sensitive to the touch.

Healing:

• The average healing time is 12-16 weeks or longer

• Saline twice daily

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

• • Clean hands

  • no oral contact

  • Keep your bedding, clothing, towels, etc… clean

  • No Swimming

  • Keep Pets Away

  • avoid contact with earbuds, headphones, etc….

  • Make sure that your hair is dried before it comes in contact

• Avoid contact or trauma to the area. Elevate the piercing off the bed and do not sleep on it.

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

Jewelry:

• Can change after the piercing is healed

• Jewelry should always be long enough to fit comfortably and not tight

• You should buy annealed jewelry that is easy to bend into a corkscrew shape to insert. The other option is circular barbells. -

Living with the piercing:

• The jewelry should be left in at all times.

• Avoid pressure or trauma to the piercing including sleep

• May never be able to sleep on that ear comfortably.

• Test wearing headphones. helmets, safety gear, etc….

Abandoning the piercing:

• Will close but may appear open for a long period of time.

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

• The holes may produce a cream cheese-like discharge, this is sebum.

Additional Information:

Articles:

• Orbit Piercing Jewelry - https://axiompiercing.com/orbit-piercing-jewelry

Check Out Our Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/bpt-channel

The 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 Shure MV7 - https://amzn.to/39fKKbS with a Tascam DR-40x - https://amzn.to/2Lw67O8

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