A safety pin, a pushpin, an earring, or a sewing needle will make the piercing more prone to infection; it can be hard to properly sterilize these objects. The point may also be too dull to pierce, which can tear the tissue and put too much stress on the piercing.
One may also ask, can I give myself a piercing with a sewing needle?
It can be dangerous to pierce your ear with a sewing needle if you don’t do it right, but nevertheless, it is done by a lot of people. … Secondly, while you are piercing your ear, you are more likely to puncture through and out of your skin, which increases the risks of excessive bleeding, infections and contamination.
Also, is it better to get your nose pierced with a gun or needle?
The quick answer: A piercing needle is much better than a piercing gun, for many reasons. Needles are generally cleaner, more accurate, and less painful than guns. … Of course, there is risk with any piercing, but with proper technique and aftercare, most people can heal a new piercing with minimal complications.
