Throughout the years, tattoos and modifications have grown in popularity at an alarming rate. It is nothing unusual to see someone with multiple earrings in the past, now it is common to have jewelry in your nose, tongue, or other places on the body. Although having modifications is not something unfamiliar to many places, it has recently made its mark on society in a global way. It is nothing unusual to see pictures of ancient civilizations with people that are wearing gold and jewels from their ears, neck, and wrists. Having the modifications made it possible to adorn their bodies with the best jewelry available. If you are curious and would like to know more, talk to a professional at any studio that offers body piercings Chicago.

Displaying jewelry from the ear lobes have been a practice for thousands of years. It is well known that ancient tribes and civilizations adorn their bodies with jewelry to make a statement of wealth and well-being. Sometimes modifications were done in the name of religion, as well. Another popular ear mod is the Targus. It is when the front flap of cartilage gets a hoop or post inserted into it.

A daith is another one that goes through cartilage. It punctures the folded piece located on the inside of the outer ear. It is growing in popularity because it has a reputation for eliminating or lessening the frequency of chronic headaches. Even though there is no scientific proof that it works, there are many people out there that swear by it.

There are basically two types of piercings, a surface and a micro dermal. Both types need to have the same amount of aftercare, although many peoples bodies seem to reject the micro dermal type more than the surface type. There is a simple reason for that.

Most people that get micro dermals have issues with keeping them in place. Because there is no exit, the modification is held in place by the bodys natural healing. They are typically pushed out within a year of getting them but it can happen at any time. Placement of micro dermals is key to keeping them in place while waiting for them to heal. If they do get pushed out, they tend to leave a scar.

The surface type will often heal with no problem. Because that type of modification has an entrance and exit, most jewelry is designed to stay in place until the puncture is fully healed. A good example of this is the tongue modification. The jewelry worn in the tongue goes straight through and has either balls or some other large stopper to keep it from falling out.

If you are thinking about getting a modification, it is suggested you do some reading on the subject. There are many popular types and the final decision depends on what kind of statement you want to make. If you would like to get more information, talk to your local piercer. You can usually find a quality professional working at the local tattoo shops. Getting pierced is a procedure that should only be done by someone that is properly trained and certified. When you find one in your area, read the reviews of former and recent clients.

To find someone local you can trust, look no further than the local tattoo parlor. Many of the nations well known piercers have their own shop or have a place in someone elses shop. Prices vary from person to person, depending on the type you want to get.