Eyebrow piercing
subdermal form of facial body adornment
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 jewelry. Those performing the piercing may use a Pennington clamp to better guide the needle through the skin. A curved barbell is the most common jewelry inserted post-piercing.
A piercing of underneath the eye is known as an anti-eyebrow piercing.
A horizontal piercing of the eyebrow is known as a horizontal eyebrow piercing.
Jewelry
Barbells, curved barbells and captive bead rings are the common jewelry types worn in eyebrow piercings. Each of these jewelry types put varying degrees of pressure on the piercing, which can cause irritation or piercing migration over time. The larger the gauge used in the piercing, the less likely the piercing is to be rejected or accidentally torn out. Sixteen gauge piercings and jewelry is common.
Placement
The placement of the eyebrow piercing varies according to the will of the one receiving the piercing.
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