- Bridge piercing
Infobox Piercing
name = Bridge piercing
image_size = 200px
location =Nasal bridge
nicknames = Erl, Earl
jewelry = Straight barbell,surface bar ,captive bead ring
healing time = A bridge piercing is abody piercing through the skin on the bridge of thenose , usually directly between the eyes of the wearer. The bridge piercing is also known as an "Erl" or "Earl" piercing, after its first recipient, Erl van Aken. A variation on this piercing, the vertical bridge piercing is a surface piercing, with all of the risks or potential complications related to surface piercings.The risk of rejection is quite high for this piercing, as it is a surface piercing. There is also a high risk of scarring when the jewellery is removed.
Jewelery
Bridge piercings are most commonly pierced with straight barbells, although curved barbells and
surface bar s are also possible initial jewelry. Once the piercing is healed, it is possible to wear acaptive bead ring in it, although depending on the placement of the piercing, a D-ring styled ring may be necessary to prevent migration caused by the pressure exerted by the shape of a ring.Like many other facial piercings, there are many misconceptions about bridge piercings. Some involve eye problems, such as involuntary eye crossing. Other beliefs have to do with infections from piercings spreading to the
brain , via the sinuses. Bridge piercings are a minor piercing and carry very few risks or complications and no impact to the eyes.External links
* [http://encyc.bmezine.com/?bridge_piercing Body Modification E-Zine Encyclopedia entry on bridge piercings]
* [http://encyc.bmezine.com/?Erl_van_Aken Body Modification E-Zine Encyclopedia entry on Erl van Aken]
* [http://www.piercedglasses.com/ piercedglasses.com, website of James Sooy]
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