Definition of a Snug Piercing

Snug means fitting closely but comfortably.

A snug piercing is a piercing on, what is known as, the anti-helix area of the ear.  This is right area opposite of the helix, which is the outer curve towards the top of the ear. Today’s youth generation has taken to the snug piercing, however this type of piercing has been banned in some schools & some educational or business organization too. There are lots of people who prefer to practice extreme forms of piercing all around the body.

A piercing is an act which can be performed on various parts of human body by cutting or puncturing some of it. It is a very popular style all around the world in now days mainly for sexual appeal. The piercing was at first it was only done for spiritual reason, however, now a days it mainly done for self-expression, style & to adjust in the culture (or to stand against it).

Other types of piercing, including ear piercing, nose piercing, lips & tongue piercing, nipple, naval & genital piercing are the main piercings which are being done in now a days. It was a tradition in some religion to make piercing. From a mummy which is oldest according to history also found as pierced body. Nose piercing is also an old fashion which is visible in some particular areas of the world. This is done mainly by my females, and some of them prefer it before marriage. Lip piercing is mainly found in the South African continent & in America.

The Snug Piercing Process

The process of getting a snug piercing is very simple.  A piercing practitioner will use antiseptic to clean the area of the ear which will be pierced.  The client will normally sit in a reclines medical chair (like a dentist chair) for comfort as the piercing process can be quite dramatic.  The practitioner will, having protective gloves on, grasp the interior, anti-helix portion of the ear and squeeze.  Using a long piercing needle, he or she will insert the needle through one side of the anti-helix and through the other side.  The needle will remain in the wound while the practitioner affixes to the needle the snug jewelry that will be used.  The snug jewelry is then pulled through the hole (following the needle) and the end of the snug barbell or snug ring is attached to the ring.

Taking care of your Snug Piercing

Snug piercing is quite uncomfortable during the procedure, and is extremely painful for the first few days following the piercing.  The injury can swell and the piercing will take approximately 6 months to heal.  It is advised that you clean the wound with rubbing alcohol or other antiseptic daily to prevent any infection. Also,during the healing time, jewelry used during the snug piercing should not be removed.  Following the period of healing, the ring can be removed and replaced with any other type of jewelry which is for a snug piercing. Here is a nice video of the snug piercing process and how quick it is: