Word Finder - piercer

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An instrument that pierces or perforates, such as a stiletto or piercel.

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A person who pierces, especially one who carries out body piercing.

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The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect.

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Any insect provided with an ovipositor.

Hinds believe that the paired piercers are the inner lobes of the maxillae, and the unpaired piercer the left mandible, the right mandible being absent.

C. Borner has stated that the unpaired piercer is attached directly to the base of the left maxilla.

In many bloodsucking flies, for example, the galea is absent, while the lacinia becomes a strong knife-like piercer and the palp is well developed.

Ia, frons; b, clypeus (the pointed labrum beneath it); II, mandible; III, first maxilla; (a, base; b, sheath; c, piercer), III', inner view of sheath; IV, second maxillae forming rostrum (b, mentum; c, ligula).

Mandibles fused into a piercer; first maxillae developed as piercers; palps of both pairs of maxillae present; hypopharynx wanting.

On the flipside, many alternative salons have a tattooist or piercer on board for their adventurous clients.

Your piercer will use an antiseptic solution to thoroughly cleanse the area around your navel.

Your piercer will gently clean the area and apply a bandage that should be left on for several hours after the initial piercing.

Finally, perhaps the best place to get jewelry for your body piercing is from your piercing shop itself - your piercer will know the best jewelry for your modification.

The piercer him/herself should be wearing protective gloves, and the needles and other instruments should be clearly sterilized or single use.

If this is your first piercing, or if you are planning on getting a piercing that is in a tricky or unusual spot, it is also a good idea to stop by and talk to your piercer before getting anything done.

You can also ask your piercer about what type of aftercare they prefer.

Follow the instructions you are given by your piercer regarding how to care for the particular modification you have.

While body piercing licensing and laws vary state by state, there are several programs and courses that you can enroll in as you embark on the journey of becoming a professional body piercer.

Apprenticing with a skilled body piercer is the best way to gain confidence while furthering your knowledge of the craft.

Your piercer will either provide you with the type of antiseptic solution he or she prefers you to rinse your tongue with or give you directions on where you can purchase it.

In many cases, you can prevent an infection or take care of one yourself by following the guidelines the piercer gives you when you have your tongue pierced along with rinsing with salt water.

Once the areas are marked, the piercer will clamp the marked area with a forceps, and then insert the needle.

Your piercer will be a valuable source of information on jewelry.

If you are choosing a navel project as your next body modification, speak to your piercer well in advance to plan your placement and jewelry choices.

Since body piercing is passed from master piercer to apprentice, aftercare knowledge is not standardized across the piercing industry.

This stabilizes the area where the needle will pass through, and it helps the piercer create a straight piercing.

Your piercer will evaluate your belly button placement and size before selecting the proper sized jewelry.

First, the piercer will prepare the area by swabbing it with an antibacterial agent such as Hibiclens or rubbing alcohol.

The piercing site will be marked with the single use marker, and your piercer will ask you to verify the placement.

A belly button piercing is properly performed by a professional piercer using a needle, unlike ear piercings which may be performed with a piercing gun.

Most of the risk can be alleviated by selecting a professional and hygienic piercer and following a proper aftercare procedure.

This is a potentially serious situation since it implies that there is a problem with the piercer or his/her sterilization techniques.

Also, you should not change the jewelry at all during this period unless it is under the direct supervision of your piercer using jewelry that has been autoclaved and is made of an appropriate material.

Always check with your piercer first when considering an alternative to standard piercing jewelry.

If you experience any problems with a piercing, check with your piercer or a medical professional for help immediately.

If you have reservations about your piercing, you can discuss the process with your piercer.

The piercing site is prepared and cleaned, and the piercer will use a single use surgical marker or a small dot of Gentian violet antiseptic to mark the piercing's placement.

Your piercer will give you specific aftercare instructions, and it is important that these instructions are followed.

If you experience pain, swelling or tenderness, see your piercer immediately.

Your piercer will also be able to help you with any concerns you might have about your tongue piercing aftercare.

Your tongue may swell, and your piercer should have compensated for this by giving you longer initial jewelry.

If your piercing begins to swell, do not take the jewelry out; instead, go and see your piercer for longer jewelry.

All body piercings should be carefully researched and discussed with a piercer beforehand, but this rule is especially important in the case of unusual body piercings.

Here are some questions to ask your piercer before attempting a new piercing.

Check your piercer's portfolio for the body piercing you're looking to acquire.

Exotic body modifications should not be undertaken by the inexperienced piercer without direct supervision from a piercer who has mastered the technique.

If your piercer has performed the piercing in the past, check for photos of that piercing - both after piercing and after healing is complete.

Getting good information from your piercer about how to heal your new piercing will help ensure it settles down and looks good quickly.

They should only be performed by a master piercer.

Exotic body piercings should be carefully researched before you attempt to have a piercer perform the procedure.

Certain body types and shapes may not be suitable for all piercings, so your piercer's judgement on placement will be invaluable.

Before being pierced, ask to see your piercer's portfolio of both fresh and healed surface piercings so that you can accurately judge their experience.

An experienced piercer will be able to tell if a person is suitable for this type of piercing, as not every person will be a good candidate for a sternum piercing.

For the best chance of successful healing, research your chosen piercing carefully and check your piercer's credentials before making the commitment.