Corset Piercing FAQ

Corset piercings are some of the most interesting and misunderstood forms of body modification around. Used primarily as decorative body art, corset piercings represent the ultimate bridge between skin and clothing. But what are corset piercings? And what should you do to make your corset piercing experience a safe one? Here we give you a good introduction to the world of Corset piercings and help you with your own corset piercing goals.

Corset Piercing Question #1: What are they?

Corset piercings are surface pierecings that are arranged in two vertical columns along the back. Material, sometimes string or ribbon, is then laced through the body jewelry in a way that closely resembles the back of a corset.

Because corset piercings are only on the surface and often employ rings as jewelry they are often used for specific events and for the most part are only temporary. That being said corset piercings continue to grow in popularity because they provide a very attractive and distinctive look to the body.

Corset Piercing Question #2: Are they safe?

This is the million dollar question when it comes to corset piercings. Many body piercing artists will not perform surface piercings because of their high rate of failure and possible infection. This is especially so when it comes to the areas of the back.

But that doesn’t mean there aren’t successful corset piercings. The most important thing to do with corset piercings is to consult extensively with your body piercing artist. Make sure that only surface piecing jewelry is used and not simple bead rings—which can lead to highly visible scarring along the back. Also insist that the body piercing artist does a test piercing on your body. This should be done with any experimental piercing and is especially important with the back---which has a high rate of infection.

Jewlery that works best with corset piercings are surface bars and even transdermal implants. They may not look as striking as bead rings but they will at least give you a fighting chance in keeping your back nice and healthy and not reject the jewelry of corset piercings.

If you have any more questions or would like to find a body piercing artist near you who has experience with corset piercings contact us at rankmytattoos.com.