Is BioFlex good for new piercings?

Is BioFlex good for new piercings?

Suitable for both new (unhealed) and healed piercings. Bioflex and bioplast are good choices for lip piercings in particular due to their soft, smooth disc at the back being much less abrasive against teeth and gums than a metal disc.

Is bioplastic good for piercings?

Unlike other types of plastic jewelry, bioplastic jewelry can be sterilized using an autoclave sterilizer, which means that, once sterilized, it won’t spread germs to your piercing. It’s also a plastic approved by the Association of Piercing Professionals, which is essential.

Is BioFlex acrylic safe for piercings?

Acrylic is one of the few materials that, across the board, does NOT come in any safe variety. That’s right folks, there is NO safe acrylic or plastic* body jewelry.

Is BioFlex a plastic?

About Bioflex It is a unique, medically approved* plastic that is far superior to all other forms of plastic body jewelry and it is manufactured according to European standards (the most demanding in the world). It was created by a piercer for piercers and so it is autoclavable and suitable for initial piercings.

Can you cut BioFlex jewelry?

To Cut Or Not To Cut! First thing to note is that not all BioFlex, PTFE and Acrylic Flex products can be cut to length. If the product has a push fit top in it (see picture above) there’s a thread in the hollow part of the BioFlex shaft that the externally threaded, push fit top fits into.

Why can’t I wear plastic earrings?

Medical grade plastic is tough. It can stand up to rough and tumble play. It is durable so that the stones will not pop out as with cheap plastics. Although you’ll need to clean any new piercing to prevent infection, medical grade plastic earrings won’t harbor germs like cheap plastics can.

Is Bio Flex safe?

Although not all side effects are known, Osteo Bi-Flex is thought to be possibly safe when taken for up to 2 years. Stop using Osteo Bi-Flex and call your healthcare provider at once if you have: irregular heartbeats; or. swelling in your legs.

What is BioFlex Jewellery?

Bioflex Body Jewellery BioFlex is another highly biocompatible body piercing material that contains no nickel. It is available with a transparent clear or black finish and is used to create BioFlex belly bars, BioFlex nose, BioFlex labret studs and a range of BioFlex hide it studs and shafts.

Does BioFlex Bend?

Bioflex is a hypoallergenic material that can be steam sterilised and autoclaved, making it ideal for piercings. It is extremely flexible and bends with the body for ultimate comfort. The length of Bioflex jewellery can be easily adjusted by cutting it down to the required size.

Can you use bioplast for initial piercing?

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.

Does Bio Flex work?

In one study, it reduced pain and improved physical function in osteoarthritis patients by controlling inflammation. 2 Though researchers say it is safe, they err on the side of caution, saying that it may improve joint health.

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Why are my earring holes black?

The cause of a gray or black piercing hole is usually jewelry made with improper or inferior metals that turn your skin black, gray, bluish-gray, or grayish-black in color. “Argyria” is the proper term for this condition caused by exposure to silver or silver compounds.