EYEBROW

FYI:

The eyebrow piercing is usually between 5/16" and 3/8" wide. Placing the piercing through the outermost half of the brow will completely avoid the Supraorbital Nerve. Since the brow is usually relatively flat, eyebrow piercings have an increased risk of migrating or rejecting. If the brow is completely flat and cannot be easily pinched, the tension of the skin creates pressure on the jewelry which may cause the piercing to migrate towards the surface. In some cases the piercing will shift or migrate slightly while healing but will eventually settle. A ring which is too small in diameter will constrict the piercing and the entrances of the piercing will migrate. Straight barbells should only be used if the brow is very pronounced. A curved barbell might be a better choice. If a barbell is used it should be at least 1/8" longer than the width of the piercing to facilitate cleaning and allow for any swelling. Jewelry which is too thin is more easily rejected by the body and more likely to tear the piercing if the jewelry is accidentally pulled. Jewelry which is too heavy for the amount of tissue available can cause the piercing to migrate or reject. It is not uncommon for eyebrow piercings to swell or bruise very slightly after piercing.

INITIAL JEWELRY:

Captive bead ring, bead ring in 18 to 14 gauge, 3/8" to 7/16" inside diameter; diameter should be approximately 1/8" wider than the width of the piercing. No more than 1/4 of the ring should be through the piercing. Straight or curved barbell in 3/8" or so, relative to width of piercing.    

AVERAGE HEALING TIME:

2 - 4 mo