Hip piercing

Hip piercing

A Hip piercing is a piercing in the pelvic area through the skin near the hip bone. Usually hips piercing are done in couplets: one for each hip. Hips piercing are a type of surface piercing.

Jewelry

This piercing is generally fitted with a surface barbell. This type of jewelry is usually stainless steel, with two 90 degree angles, that can be shaped in various ways to better fit the anatomy of the piercing. Some artists also use Tygon jewelry. This is a type of plastic that is said to reduce stress on the piercing because it can bend with the body and put less upward stress on the piercing. Usually hip piercings done with long surface bars are better because more skin is pierced and the piercing is less superficial and that reduce the risk of rejecting.

The technique

Like any surface piercing, the hip piercing has its own set of risks and should only be performed by a licensed professional. Some artists choose to use a clamp, while others use a freehand method. A more contemporary method is the punch-and-taper, which is said to reduce trauma and have a lower rejection rate.

History and Culture

Hip piercings are considered contemporary in origin.

External links

* [http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=4yLf5Ono-XA Hips piercing done freehanded]
* [http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=27918961 Hips piercing done with a clamp]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wC-geLOBfU&eurl=http://video.aol.com/video-detail/my-hip-piercing/1477318856 Hips piercing done with a clamp]


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