Nipple Piercing Procedure

The following set of photographs illustrates the main features of the procedure during a nipple piercing with a captured bead ring. My technique relies on the use of anaesthetic to make the piercing itself painless.

The majority of piercers use no anaesthetic and rely on clamping to hold the nipple tight.

Whichever method you choose, make sure your piercer has plenty of experience.

 

Disinfecting the skin surface of the areola and nipple using a Betadine swab.

The entry and exit points for the piercing have previously been marked out.

Disinfecting the skin surface using a Betadine swab.
Injecting the nipple with lidocaine through a 26 gauge needle. Nipple Piercing
A prick with the 26gauge needle is used to confirm that the lidocaine has worked. Nipple Piercing

The piercing cannula has been passed through the nipple.

The lines used to mark the entry and exit points are visible in this photograph.

Nipple Piercing

The steel cutting needle has been drawn back into the cannula.

This has allowed one end of the ring to be introduced into the cannula sheath.

Nipple Piercing

The nipple is being squashed as the ring is pushed through the piercing.

The photograph does not show my finger pushing the ring.

Nipple Piercing
The ring is now through the nipple. Nipple Piercing
Ring open pliers are being used to spring open the ring, allowing the bead to be inserted between the two ends of the ring. Nipple Piercing

A close up view of the new piercing.

A little blood has seeped from the piercing.

This is normal.

Nipple Piercing
Finished. Nipple Piercings

Special thanks to Kelly for allowing these pictures of herself to be published.

 

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  Revised 3 February 2003
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