Question

How do I know that my piercing shop is safe and sterile?

Answer 1

Many states regulate body piercing, but not all. Before getting your piercing, you should always check for these signs of a safe piercing environment:

• The piercer washes his or her hands with germicidal soap.
• The piercer wears fresh disposable gloves.
• The shop is clean.
• The shop uses an autoclave (a special sterilizing machine).
• The equipment is sterilized or disposable.
• The needle is new and disposed of in a special container after use.