Areas over bone hurt more. Tattoos take about 2-3 weeks to heal. It's important that the artist and studio practice good health and safety standards. Unclean, unsterilized instruments carry a risk for HIV and Hepatitis B infection. Piercing Piercing punctures the skin with a sharp instrument.
Jewelry is inserted through the hole.
It must be large enough to allow for swelling and to minimize infection. Only certain metals are safe. Jewelry used in piercing should be made from 316L surgical implant grade stainless steel, 14-18 karat solid gold, niobium or titanium.