Body Piercing Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept walk-ins for piercings?
We offer a walk-in service, where you can pop in and wait until our piercer is free, but appointments do take priority, so we recommend making an appointment to avoid disappointment on the day.
Click HERE to book now!
How old do I have to be to get a piercing at Revolution Ink?
You must be at least 18 years of age with a physical valid I.D. (driver’s license, military, passport, or state issued I.D.) to be pierced without parental consent. We can’t accept a photo of your I.D.
What if I’m under 18 and want a piercing?
Legally, we require any patrons under the age of 18 to be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian as well as proof of legal guardianship (i.e. birth certificate, court ordered legal documents, etc.). We don’t offer certain piercings for under 18 years of age. Below are our piercing age restrictions:
Ear Lobes - 6+
Ear Cartilage - 14+
Facial & Navel - 16+
Tongue & Cheeks - 18+
Surface & Dermal - 18+
Nipples - 18+
Genitals - 18+
Do you pierce kid’s ears?
Yes, we do! However, we only pierce kids' ear lobes from 6 years+ and they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on the day. Birth certificate is required for ALL minors, along with a photo ID if they have one & parent/guardian’s ID is also required. Failure to bring all items can result in rescheduling your appointment.
How much do your piercings cost?
See our price list, HERE
Is there anything I should do or avoid before coming in?
Get a good night's sleep & drink plenty of water.
Plan accordingly with travel plans to ensure you don’t arrive late for your appointment and risk being rescheduled.
Please limit the number of people you bring with you.
Make sure you have something to eat, at least 4 hours before your appointment time, as this lessens the risk of becoming nauseated or faint.
Make sure you’ve read and understand our age restriction & I.D. policies, as failure to bring the required documentation may result in rescheduling your appointment.
We require all clients to be sober & drug free for any service. We will refuse to work with you if you’re impaired by alcohol or drugs.
If you’re feeling ill or unwell, then please reschedule.
Ask your doctor if you have any medical concerns.
It's a good idea to bring a hair tie or bobby pins if you have long hair that may get in the way.
The area being pierced will be cleaned before the procedure so if you are getting a facial piercing try to not wear a lot of makeup or be ready to have the area scrubbed clean of makeup.
If you are getting a piercing that will be under your clothing, make sure to wear something comfortable that will not constrict the piercing and make it easily accessible to pierce.
Please make sure to shower beforehand if you’re coming in for a genital piercing, as personal hygiene is always nice.
Will it hurt?
Any type of piercing will have some level of pain, but when done by a professional, it’s a very quick & smooth process with minor discomfort.
Can you numb my skin before you pierce me?
Unfortunately, numbing sprays/creams can bring complications to the healing process of a piercing, so we don’t recommend them. When done correctly, piercing is a very minor discomfort so the need for a numbing agent really isn’t worth the risk.
Can I take pain medication before I get pierced?
Pain medications, like aspirin, can thin your blood so we don’t recommend this for your procedure. If possible, please refrain from taking pain medication until after being pierced.
Can all my friends come and watch?
Due to limited space in the piercing room, we only allow one extra person with anyone getting a service done. We also don’t allow children in the piercing room or studio, unless they’re getting pierced, so please keep little ones at home as they can be distracting while getting a piercing. Groups of 3+ may be asked to wait in our reception area, so please limit the number of people you bring with you.
What is your body jewelry made of?
All our initial jewelry is made of implant grade materials, such as ASTM titanium, 14k/18k gold, niobium & glass, which carries a manufacturer’s warranty against defects and meets Association of Professional Piercers (APP) standards. Our jewelry is also polished to a mirror finish and free of nicks or burrs, for optimal healing. Custom orders are also something we offer, so If you’re in search of something really unique and special then the sky really is the limit!
Can I bring my own jewelry?
Unfortunately, this is a huge no go as we can only use jewelry sourced, handled, inspected & sterilized by us. We do this mainly to avoid any issues arising from poorly made jewelry & previously worn jewelry, also the fact we’re liable for any jewelry we use and insert, so we need to make sure it passes our jewelry standards, which outside/unknown jewelry we can’t be 100% sure on.
Can you re-pierce something that I’ve already had pierced?
This all depends on a few different factors, like age of piercing, scarring, placement and type of piercing. But it’s definitely something we can check for you, just pop in and one of our piercers will assist you.
Why is it better to be pierced by hollow needles rather than a piercing gun?
There’s a lot be said on this topic, but we’ve bullet pointed below the main reasons why piercing needles will always be better than a piercing gun.
Piercing needles are razor sharp, so they pierce through the tissue smoothly, whereas piercing guns force the blunt jewelry through the tissue, causing more skin trauma, swelling and healing complications.
Piercing guns cannot be sterilized, which is a huge safety risk for both the piercer and client. Piercing guns are made from plastic, which if put into an autoclave would melt, therefore are just often wiped down between clients, which is very unhygienic. Whereas piercing needles are sterilized prior to use and discarded straight after, so no risk of cross contamination.
Jewelry that is used with piercing guns is a “butterfly back” style which can cause painful healing issues as the back clasp can get tight on the tissue which then makes the tissue swell excessively and often embeds the jewelry into the tissue. This not only is a major healing complication but also very painful for the client. Jewelry with piercing needles, however, is a specific size for the individual anatomy, allowing room for swelling and movement. This jewelry cannot be pushed any tighter to the tissue, creating an easier healing process.
Jewelry for piercing guns is also made of low-quality materials and often contains nickel which can cause healing complications for a lot of people.
Piercing guns are limited in where they can pierce. Mostly just earlobes, as anywhere else can be tricky to place the gun or is cartilage tissue, which can be shattered with piercing guns, so be careful!
More often than not, piercing guns are operated by poorly trained ‘piercers’ with outdated & misleading aftercare advice.
The bottom line is any reputable professional piercer will not use piercing guns, due to the safety risks and outdated methods. Look after your body, you only get one!
I am having an MRI/CAT scan,
and my physician has instructed me that I must take out my body jewelry.
Why is this?
This is just your doctor/physician taking necessary precautions, as some metals can be magnetic, which is very dangerous with MRI scans. Also, the jewelry may be in an area that can affect the effectiveness of the scans/x-rays. Although all the jewelry we use is implant grade and not magnetic, your doctor/physician doesn’t know this, so they just like everything taken out, and this is where we can help! If you do find yourself needing to take your jewelry out for any upcoming scans/operations, then get in touch and we assist with taking jewelry out for you and putting it back in too. We also sell glass retainers which can help with keeping piercings open and are MRI/CAT scan safe.
If you have any other questions or concerns that we haven’t covered here, then please reach out and get in touch
[email protected]
We offer a walk-in service, where you can pop in and wait until our piercer is free, but appointments do take priority, so we recommend making an appointment to avoid disappointment on the day.
Click HERE to book now!
How old do I have to be to get a piercing at Revolution Ink?
You must be at least 18 years of age with a physical valid I.D. (driver’s license, military, passport, or state issued I.D.) to be pierced without parental consent. We can’t accept a photo of your I.D.
What if I’m under 18 and want a piercing?
Legally, we require any patrons under the age of 18 to be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian as well as proof of legal guardianship (i.e. birth certificate, court ordered legal documents, etc.). We don’t offer certain piercings for under 18 years of age. Below are our piercing age restrictions:
Ear Lobes - 6+
Ear Cartilage - 14+
Facial & Navel - 16+
Tongue & Cheeks - 18+
Surface & Dermal - 18+
Nipples - 18+
Genitals - 18+
Do you pierce kid’s ears?
Yes, we do! However, we only pierce kids' ear lobes from 6 years+ and they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on the day. Birth certificate is required for ALL minors, along with a photo ID if they have one & parent/guardian’s ID is also required. Failure to bring all items can result in rescheduling your appointment.
How much do your piercings cost?
See our price list, HERE
Is there anything I should do or avoid before coming in?
Get a good night's sleep & drink plenty of water.
Plan accordingly with travel plans to ensure you don’t arrive late for your appointment and risk being rescheduled.
Please limit the number of people you bring with you.
Make sure you have something to eat, at least 4 hours before your appointment time, as this lessens the risk of becoming nauseated or faint.
Make sure you’ve read and understand our age restriction & I.D. policies, as failure to bring the required documentation may result in rescheduling your appointment.
We require all clients to be sober & drug free for any service. We will refuse to work with you if you’re impaired by alcohol or drugs.
If you’re feeling ill or unwell, then please reschedule.
Ask your doctor if you have any medical concerns.
It's a good idea to bring a hair tie or bobby pins if you have long hair that may get in the way.
The area being pierced will be cleaned before the procedure so if you are getting a facial piercing try to not wear a lot of makeup or be ready to have the area scrubbed clean of makeup.
If you are getting a piercing that will be under your clothing, make sure to wear something comfortable that will not constrict the piercing and make it easily accessible to pierce.
Please make sure to shower beforehand if you’re coming in for a genital piercing, as personal hygiene is always nice.
Will it hurt?
Any type of piercing will have some level of pain, but when done by a professional, it’s a very quick & smooth process with minor discomfort.
Can you numb my skin before you pierce me?
Unfortunately, numbing sprays/creams can bring complications to the healing process of a piercing, so we don’t recommend them. When done correctly, piercing is a very minor discomfort so the need for a numbing agent really isn’t worth the risk.
Can I take pain medication before I get pierced?
Pain medications, like aspirin, can thin your blood so we don’t recommend this for your procedure. If possible, please refrain from taking pain medication until after being pierced.
Can all my friends come and watch?
Due to limited space in the piercing room, we only allow one extra person with anyone getting a service done. We also don’t allow children in the piercing room or studio, unless they’re getting pierced, so please keep little ones at home as they can be distracting while getting a piercing. Groups of 3+ may be asked to wait in our reception area, so please limit the number of people you bring with you.
What is your body jewelry made of?
All our initial jewelry is made of implant grade materials, such as ASTM titanium, 14k/18k gold, niobium & glass, which carries a manufacturer’s warranty against defects and meets Association of Professional Piercers (APP) standards. Our jewelry is also polished to a mirror finish and free of nicks or burrs, for optimal healing. Custom orders are also something we offer, so If you’re in search of something really unique and special then the sky really is the limit!
Can I bring my own jewelry?
Unfortunately, this is a huge no go as we can only use jewelry sourced, handled, inspected & sterilized by us. We do this mainly to avoid any issues arising from poorly made jewelry & previously worn jewelry, also the fact we’re liable for any jewelry we use and insert, so we need to make sure it passes our jewelry standards, which outside/unknown jewelry we can’t be 100% sure on.
Can you re-pierce something that I’ve already had pierced?
This all depends on a few different factors, like age of piercing, scarring, placement and type of piercing. But it’s definitely something we can check for you, just pop in and one of our piercers will assist you.
Why is it better to be pierced by hollow needles rather than a piercing gun?
There’s a lot be said on this topic, but we’ve bullet pointed below the main reasons why piercing needles will always be better than a piercing gun.
Piercing needles are razor sharp, so they pierce through the tissue smoothly, whereas piercing guns force the blunt jewelry through the tissue, causing more skin trauma, swelling and healing complications.
Piercing guns cannot be sterilized, which is a huge safety risk for both the piercer and client. Piercing guns are made from plastic, which if put into an autoclave would melt, therefore are just often wiped down between clients, which is very unhygienic. Whereas piercing needles are sterilized prior to use and discarded straight after, so no risk of cross contamination.
Jewelry that is used with piercing guns is a “butterfly back” style which can cause painful healing issues as the back clasp can get tight on the tissue which then makes the tissue swell excessively and often embeds the jewelry into the tissue. This not only is a major healing complication but also very painful for the client. Jewelry with piercing needles, however, is a specific size for the individual anatomy, allowing room for swelling and movement. This jewelry cannot be pushed any tighter to the tissue, creating an easier healing process.
Jewelry for piercing guns is also made of low-quality materials and often contains nickel which can cause healing complications for a lot of people.
Piercing guns are limited in where they can pierce. Mostly just earlobes, as anywhere else can be tricky to place the gun or is cartilage tissue, which can be shattered with piercing guns, so be careful!
More often than not, piercing guns are operated by poorly trained ‘piercers’ with outdated & misleading aftercare advice.
The bottom line is any reputable professional piercer will not use piercing guns, due to the safety risks and outdated methods. Look after your body, you only get one!
I am having an MRI/CAT scan,
and my physician has instructed me that I must take out my body jewelry.
Why is this?
This is just your doctor/physician taking necessary precautions, as some metals can be magnetic, which is very dangerous with MRI scans. Also, the jewelry may be in an area that can affect the effectiveness of the scans/x-rays. Although all the jewelry we use is implant grade and not magnetic, your doctor/physician doesn’t know this, so they just like everything taken out, and this is where we can help! If you do find yourself needing to take your jewelry out for any upcoming scans/operations, then get in touch and we assist with taking jewelry out for you and putting it back in too. We also sell glass retainers which can help with keeping piercings open and are MRI/CAT scan safe.
If you have any other questions or concerns that we haven’t covered here, then please reach out and get in touch
[email protected]