Is it dangerous to pierce your own eyebrow?

Is it dangerous to pierce your own eyebrow?

Eyebrow Piercing Placement Risks So long as proper piercing safety procedure is followed, eyebrow piercing is generally safe. For some eyebrow piercings, there are claims of an extra risk. The supposed risk is that if you pierce too low between the eye and brow, or too close to the nose you could hit a major nerve.

How painful are eyebrow piercings?

In general, the eyebrow piercing falls lower on the pain scale than other piercings. You will feel a pinch and some pressure, but it shouldn't be anything unbearable. You might feel more discomfort and experience more swelling immediately after getting your eyebrow pierced than you might with other piercings.

What does an eyebrow piercing mean?

An eyebrow piercing is a vertical surface piercing, wherein a twelve to eighteen gauge cannula needle is inserted through the bottom of the eyebrow and exits through the top of the eyebrow to permit insertion of jewellery. A piercing of underneath the eye is known as an anti-eyebrow piercing.

How long do eyebrow piercings last?

According to Thompson, it takes about three to four months to fully heal, but sometimes you're looking at closer to five or six months, depending on a few factors.