Extreme Body Modification: Corset Piercings
83One of the newest trends in body modification comes in the form of corset piercings. The corset was an undergarment made for women primarily worn in the 1800's. It's intent was to use a metal brace disguised as lingerie that used a series of hook-and-eye clasps and laces to mold and shape a woman's torso. The desired effect was an hourglass figure that exaggerated the hips and the bust, and a waist size as small as sixteen incredible inches.
Corset piercings, sometimes called ladder piercings, are a series of surface piercings arranged up the back in two vertical columns. The piercing are located in the spot where the eyelets would be if one was wearing a corset. It is a symmetrical piercing with an equal number of holes on each side. As few as four holes can be used (two on each side) up to as many as the expanse of skin will allow.
Most people who get corset piercings use standard captive bead rings which a length of ribbon is then laced through. Although ribbon or lace are the most popular materials, rope and chain have also been used at times. While this all looks lovely, it is only intended for temporary use. If kept in, surface piercings such as these that use this type of jewelry will most likely not heal. The rings will migrate around the skin as they are rejected by the body, the wounds will become irritated, and nine times out of ten will leave horrible, unsightly scars all along the back. Sometimes hypodermic needles or bondage/slave rings are used instead with the same effect. To avoid this, the jewelry should be removed promptly after the fun has been had (corset piercings are common in fetish performances) and the pictures have been taken (they are also popular subjects for photo shoots.)
If you are interested in a permanent corset piercing, the first step is to find a reputable piercer in your area who has proven experience with this type of piercing. If he knows what he's doing, he should recommend surface bars (which are specially created for surface piercings) that have beaded rings mounted onto them, thus mimicking the look of captive bead rings. Flexible jewelry such as Tygon-based bars or Teflon tubing that move with the body are another option. Although intended to be laced, it is best to refrain from doing so until the piercing is fully healed. Lacing materials through the rings prematurely puts pressure on the wounds; that unnecessary tension pulls on the jewelry and may cause the body to reject the piercing. Even after it is healed, it is not recommended to wear the piercing laced up at all times. Done this way, the chances of healing a corset piercing are greatly increased.
A common variation of the standard back corset piercing is front or side "corset-like" body mods. These piercings have also been seen lacing up the sides of legs, thighs, arms, wrists and even a throat!
CORSET PIERCINGS PHOTO GALLERY
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OH HELL NO!!!
SEXY and HOT....... painful........
ouch...i know im a wimp but jeez people beauty isnt everything
Its not that bad, I have a double and it rocks
Auch... just looking at it makes me sore... No way !
Looks like a desperate cry for help to me. I can't believe the stupid shit people will do to get attention. Self-mutilation is always so entertaining.
its called body modification. two other points, why are you commenting, let alone viewing something like this is you think its mutilation, other than to get attension to YOURself, and it is not mutilation. some people find that sort of modification appealing, some do not. if they like it, you do not have the right to bad on them for it. if you dont like it, dont take the time to comment. just move past it.
>.>stupid kids...
im getting this done in two years. yay!
I cant wait to get mine :D
Looks SO painful tho.
So hot <3 thinking of getting one myself ^^
I had one going down my back, but I had to take it out for school.
I'm going to get it re-done this summer =]
i cant wait to get mine done
That is a major ow! Scary yet interesting.
this is instense i want to do it so bad its going to be amazing
There Amazing :)
Looks extremely painful. You can see it in the close-ups. It does look lovely though, if you can get over how painful it looks.
i so want one
What do you mean desprate cry for help. People like piercings. who cares. That doesnt mean they are sad and depressed. Its art for the body.
omg I think it's so beautiful. I'm definetly getting one when I'm older. =]
nauzubillah!
r u stupid!
look terribly painful......
ouch!..these ppl r ruining the God's gift..
I can't wait to get mine!
it looks gorgeous, and in about a year, once i'm eighteen, i am TOTALLY getting one done... it's so beautiful, even with the pain factored in
I think these are amazing! I am getting the one with needles done tonight!!
This is sick and this is retarded and I would never get it done... this is sooooo wrong
ooooooooooooooooooooooouuuuch!!!!
omg, corset piercings are freakin awesome.but i could never get one done.wayy to painful for me! :/
BEAUTIUL.. but painfull as hell .. i don't think i'd dare getting one of those xD
thats just so beautiful
OMG! that is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sooooo getting that done!
corset piercings are so beautiful ans im getting one real soon, but I've heard that they arent that sore..lol. Ih ope not.
Some of those piercings on those pictures have been done so badly >.<
I feel really sorry for the people who are gonna get the scars =/
Everyone keeps saying, "I can't wait to get these"
Ha, but realize these are nothing but TEMPORARY.
The body doesn't like foreign objects and wants to get rid of them.
This is a SURFACE PIERCING which means that its pierced under the surface of the skin. Which means its really easy to push it out. Like when you get a splinter your body will eventually push it out.
The body will only keep a piercing if its more work to heal it than push it out.
This being said surface bars are the only way to maybe heal one of these.
That being said they're pretty to look at but you can't keep the ribbions in all the time even if you have a healed surface bar.
It still has a pretty decent chance of rejecting but its greatly reduced.
People that get these often want them to last and don't realize they wont.
(Not discouraging I myself have a surface piercing thats healing wonderful with proper jewlery)
Ha, thats alot to read but its your body, and you shouldn't be worried about the pain of getting it but doing it properly so you can possibly keep it.
i have always wanted one of these
but mine shall be permanent
wish me luck!!
to the party pooper way up there...
many people find this "mutilation" quite flattering
how much does it cost?
SO HOT!!!
i am DEFINITELY get this when i am 18! i've always wanted one and i have this thing for corsets because of that look =) can't wait! and to all the dumb asses that think it's retarded, if u do then y in the hell r u even looking at it?
<3
Interesting. Not something I would do, but everyone's different. I can see how it would be considered beautiful; I find it a little too much, myself! For all of you who are planning to get one, though, I wish you the best of luck with the piercing/healing process. Just make sure you go to a piercer who is experienced with this type!
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CRAKA says:
10 months ago
BEAUTIFUL