What are some guidelines for piercing studios?
The following are guidelines you should use to evaluate a studio when you are thinking about getting a piercing: • A state registered piercing studio • New sterile gloves must be worn for each procedure • Must have an autoclave sterilizing unit to sterilize equipment • All floors and surfaces must be clean and sterilized • Must use single-use, disposable needles only • All dressings must be sterile packed and unopened • All jewelry used for piercing must be sterile packed and unopened • You should be able to contact your piercer at any time for at least the first 24 hours after piercing
