A sterile environment is the most important thing to consider when deciding where to go to get pierced.
Here are some tips for finding a safe place to get your piercing done:
- Check with your doctor. Some doctors' offices will do basic ear piercings.
- Research piercing shops that use safe procedures or are licensed by the state.
- If you are going to a stand in a mall, make sure employees use a sterile, single-use piercing gun.