NEGATIVE PERCEPTION ON FACIAL PIERCING. FINAL PRODUCTION.

 

A man with ear piercing.

Facial piercing is a form of body modification. It is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in which jewelry is worn or where an implant could be inserted..

  Facial piercings include the eyebrows, anti - eyebrows, labret, Monroe, Medusa, dimples, nostrils (commonly referred to as just nose piercing) septum, bridge, tragus, oral, Frenulum, ear piercing and others.

Facial piercing is done by using piercing gun. Some are, however done using copper earrings, body spray and others. The piercer likely use forceps to insert the base of the anchor into the hole. They will then push, the jewelry in until it is completely situated under the surface of the skin. Once the anchor is set, the piercer will then screw the jewelry earring on top.

EYEBROW PIERCING                      EAR PIERCING

                                                                

   SMILEY FRENULUM  PIERCING             TRAGUS PIERCING      

 Facial piercing has become a common practice among the youth. It was usually done by older people. Nevertheless, of late, it has become common among the youth. There are different perceptions about the practice of facial piercing. Some people consider people with facial piercing as prostitutes or rebellious people.

The reason for piercing or not piercing are varied. Some people pierce for religious or spiritual reasons while others pierce for self - expression, aesthetic value to conform to their culture.

Two facial piercing users on why they pierce

 and how they are stigmatized by society 

Pastor Gerald is a member of a charismatic church. In an interview with him, he stated that, “body modification including piercing has been an increasing trend in recent years.

Pastor Gerald

 I will begin by acknowledging that the Bible does not specifically address body piercing as a sin. So being dogmatic on the issue is unwarranted.” He continued by saying that, “if all body piercings are sinful, as some say, then even a diamond stud in a girl’s ear lobe is a taboo.”

He further commented that, “such a stance goes too far, considering that earrings (and even nose rings) were accessories for Hebrew woman. In an extended metaphor, God reminds Jerusalem of the Lavish blessings He had bestowed on the people saying: I put a ring on your nose, earrings on your ears” (Ezekiel 16:12) 

Ezekiel 16v12, (Amplified Bible)

It’s unlikely that God would have used earrings (and nose rings) as a symbol of beauty and blessing if such jewelry were inherently sinful. See also Songs of Solomon 1:10 - 11 

Songs of Solomon 1v10-11 (Amplified Bible)

So let us not judge people based on their looks or appearance, because sometimes you might think what you see is what it is, until you get close and realize you got it all wrong.

An article written by: Michelle Ansu - Asuma