Acrylic Body Jewelry - Not Exactly Ideal

As far as piercing jewelry goes acrylic plastic is not recommended. You will probably see lots of it because it is colorful and inexpensive. This material does have several negative aspects.

Acrylic body jewelry should not be used in a fresh piercing ever. Plastic and easily prevent a piercing from getting the air it needs to heal.  This will quickly lead to infection.

A hard plastic will shatter under pressure as well.  Which is bad.

Acrylic can’t be sterilized in an autoclave either.  It will melt, which is also bad.

Light colored or clear retainers are commonly made of acrylic or similar plastics.  These are acceptable for short periods of time, and only in completely healed piercings.  Retainers are generally used to hide a piercing anyway so the long term shouldn’t be an issue.

It is best to use acrylic pieces sparingly or just avoid them all together.

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