Bioplast is a form of medical “plastic” that is safe for piercings. It makes an excellent material for initial piercings and those with sensitive skin due to its biocompatibility, and flexible nature.
In this way, is BioFlex good for healing piercings?
BioFlex is an incredible material with excellent biocompatibility and flexibility. It moves with your piercings, reducing stress, swellings and healing times. We have a great range of BioFlex Retainers and BioFlex Barbells as well as a complementary selection of PTFE Barbells to choose from.
Herein, is plastic bad for piercings?
No, don’t use plastic jewelry. Plastic jewelry can make infection and making more complication. When getting pierced, you can use hypoallergenic metals like stainless steel, titanium, gold, and if you have a metal sensitivity, try niobium.
Can I put BioFlex in a new piercing?
BioFlex is a special form of biocompatible plastic than can be used to make piercing jewellery. It is soft, flexible and feels very comfortable even in new piercings. BioFlex is completely non-reactive, which means that is does not interfere with the healing process and it cannot irritate your ear piercing.
Can you use fake jewelry on a new piercing?
Avoid any costume jewelry after a piercing. Most costume jewelry has high nickel contents, and some have been said to contain lead. So, if your piercing is new, just say bye to costume jewelry.
Can piercings heal with bioplast?
Bioplast is a trademarked medical grade plastic that is biocompatible, flexible and optimal for healing your piercings as it contains no nickel. Bioplast can be autoclaved, meaning you can get your initial piercing with it.
What metal is bad for piercings?
Low-grade metals like nickel, tin, zinc and brass are not ideal for piercings as they cause allergic reactions and irritation and in severe cases can cause the body to reject the piercing. If you have sensitive skin, be sure to avoid metals that contain nickel which can irritate new piercings.
How do you remove a BioFlex Piercing?
Insert the taper from the front of your piercing so that the tip is sticking out from the back of your piercing, line up the Bioflex post with the tip of the taper, then simply push the post through to the front while pulling out the taper.
How do I keep my lip piercing from damaging my teeth?
Be sure to remove food and debris around the piercing site after every meal. Good oral hygiene habits such as brushing and flossing daily are essential to reduce your risks. Avoid playing with your piercing against your teeth or gums because that may cause gum recession or tooth fracture.
Is BioFlex and bioplast the same thing?
Bioplast and BioFlex are in fact the same material and mean the same thing. “Bioplast” and “BioFlex” are simply terms used by different manufacturers.
Is BioFlex good for lip piercing?
BioFlex Lip Piercing Jewellery
BioFlex is a flexible, non-stick and extremely biocompatible material that helps to reduce healing times – if your piercing just won’t heal, change the jewellery to BioFlex and you’ll be amazed at the results.
Why is acrylic bad for piercings?
The PMMA acrylic material cannot react with your skin, so the risk of irritation is very minimal. If you are looking for very cheap, affordable piercing jewellery we recommend purchasing acrylic balls over cheap metal balls.
