Bioplast is a form of medical “plastic” that is safe for piercings. It makes an excellent material for initial piercings and those with sensitive skin due to its biocompatibility, and flexible nature.
Similarly one may ask, will a nose piercing heal with a plastic retainer?
Speaking to the point, it might seem contradictory but believe me its 100% true. Yes, you can get your nose pierced with a clear retainer. It’s perfectly alright but you should always understand that a retainer is heavy and can damage the soft tissues.
Furthermore, is bioplast hypoallergenic piercing?
Bioplast is completely hypoallergenic. Your body recognizes the foreign materials in most metals/alloys as not belonging, so it may produce an adverse reaction when you try to wear jewelry made of lesser grade metals.
Can piercings heal with plastic?
Bioplast is a trademarked medical grade plastic that is biocompatible, flexible and optimal for healing your piercings as it contains no nickel. Bioplast can be autoclaved, meaning you can get your initial piercing with it.
Is plastic bad for piercings?
However, plastics, in general, aren’t great for body piercings. If you have metal allergies, try out hypoallergenic metal types or another material, instead. It should only be worn temporarily. Its flexibility means that it could auto-stretch your piercing, leading to tearing.
How can I hide my nose piercing without retainer?
There is also an option to hide a nose piercing in the nostril without the use of a retainer. A small circle or square can be cut from bandage tape and placed over the piercing.
How do you hide a nose stud without taking it out?
Use blister bandages.
Put the tiny strip on your face over the nose ring. Then, hold it down with tweezers as you stick it back on, and then cut around it so that it covers the nose ring. Cut the edges to make it almost look like a circle. Then take liquid bandage and put two coats on the small piece.
How can I hide my new nose piercing?
A retainer is a clear or flesh-colored piece of jewelry that fits into your nose piercing instead of a typical ring or stud. These act as a camouflage of sorts and will blend in to your skin tone much more effectively than any sort of jewelry.
Is 14K gold good for piercings?
14K/18K Gold
You may assume that pure gold jewelry is a safe bet for piercings, but that’s not always the case. For example, 24-karat gold has a very soft texture, making germ-trapping nicks more likely. But according to Faris, solid 14K and 18K gold jewelry works well for first-time piercings.
What metal is bad for piercings?
Low-grade metals like nickel, tin, zinc and brass are not ideal for piercings as they cause allergic reactions and irritation and in severe cases can cause the body to reject the piercing. If you have sensitive skin, be sure to avoid metals that contain nickel which can irritate new piercings.
What is the difference between bioplast and BioFlex?
Bioplast and BioFlex are in fact the same material and mean the same thing. “Bioplast” and “BioFlex” are simply terms used by different manufacturers.
Why is acrylic bad for piercings?
The PMMA acrylic material cannot react with your skin, so the risk of irritation is very minimal. If you are looking for very cheap, affordable piercing jewellery we recommend purchasing acrylic balls over cheap metal balls.
Is PTFE safe for new piercings?
PTFE (Monofilament nylon and teflon) is a 100% safe flexible material that is becoming very popular for surface piercings and also for piercings where more flexibility is needed (the navel during pregnancy or for surgeries). It has a “non-stick” surface and can be used in initial piercings.
