Ear Piercing Risk

[april1988]

I got my ears pierced at Claries and what they used on me was an ear piercing gun and a starter earring stud. (which is when the earring is forced into the ear)

I made sure to watch that the starter earring stud was new and opened in front of me, and they did take out some wipes that came with the set but i failed to notice how throughly it was cleaned.  My issue is that i was unaware there was a risk for hiv when getting your ears pierced.
My question is how high is my risk based on this experiece?

thank you

[april1988]

I really appreicate your insight and trust your ideas...could you asses me please?

Also if you woudlnt mind would you tell me some others that have as much knowledge as you that are registered here.
thank you so much.

[mike_no]

No risk

[Teak]

I concur with Mike. You did not have a risk.

[april1988]

wow , thank you for your speedy response.
i think i may be able to let all my delusions go...

and im guessing from your response you would agree that testing would be both a waste of time and money even if some aids prevention/websites say that tattoos/piercings hold a risk for hiv ?

[Teak]

Yes it would be a waste of time and money.

[monkeyflower]

You mentioned tattoos and piercings in your post on the other board. That's a different story. Body piercings are done with needles, then the jewelry is pushed/pulled through the piercing. The needles are autoclaved--these studios are as clean as any medical office--but there's still supposedly a theoretical risk. But no one has been infected by any piercing, certainly not with a piercing gun. You are totally tripping over nothing. You might benefit from a few sessions with a counselor to discuss your fears.

[april1988]

Alright the ease of mind i was looking for did not come so quickly so i just had a few additional questions that i would appreciate you answering for me.

a) why is this no risk?- i want to believe the no risk factor yet i dont understand why websites and various other places would say that there is a risk

Im sorry for the persistent questions but i cant seem to get it out of my mind and i just want to try to understand exactly why there is no reason that i should be worrying.

Thank you!!!