Body Piercing in San Antonio, TX

Body Piercing Done Right in San Antonio

Platinum Tattoos & Piercings performs body piercings across the face, torso, and beyond — and has since 2000. Nostril and septum piercings, navel piercings, nipple piercings, tongue and lip piercings, dermals, surface work — we cover it all, and we cover it properly. That means implant-grade titanium or solid gold, needle-only technique, and anatomy-first placement.

Body piercing failures — rejecting navels, infected nostrils, migrating dermals — almost always trace back to the same root causes: wrong placement, wrong jewelry, wrong metal. We take the time to get all three right before a needle is ever picked up. For complex placements like navel or dermals, that means an honest anatomy assessment and a real conversation about expectations.

Whether you\'re getting your first nostril stud or your third dermal anchor, you\'ll leave knowing exactly what you got, why it was placed where it was, and how to take care of it. We serve San Antonio, Leon Valley, Helotes, Castle Hills, Balcones Heights, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Alamo Heights, Medical Center, UTSA, La Cantera, Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, Bulverde, Spring Branch, Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, Live Oak, Converse, Selma, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Seguin, Floresville, Pleasanton, and the surrounding San Antonio area. Walk-ins welcome.

Body Piercing Types

Facial, torso, and surface piercings — select any type to learn about placement, healing, and what to expect.

Nostril

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Nostril piercings are one of the most popular facial piercings worldwide. They heal in 4–6 months and can be worn with a stud, hoop, or L-shaped nose ring. We pierce with implant-grade titanium only for initial jewelry — nostril piercings done with low-quality metal are a common source of persistent irritation.

Septum

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The septum piercing passes through the soft tissue at the base of the nasal septum — not through cartilage. When placed correctly in the "sweet spot," it's nearly painless and heals in 3–6 months. It can be flipped up and hidden inside the nose when needed, making it one of the most versatile piercings we offer.

Navel / Belly Button

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Navel piercings sit just above or below the belly button and typically heal in 6–12 months. Anatomy matters significantly here — our piercers assess your navel shape before piercing to ensure proper placement. A poorly placed navel piercing will reject. We take the time to get it right.

Nipple

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Nipple piercings are performed in a private, professional setting and take 9–12 months to fully heal. We use straight or curved barbells in implant-grade titanium for initial piercings. Aftercare consistency is critical — saline twice daily and avoiding snag-prone clothing during healing.

Tongue

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Tongue piercings heal surprisingly quickly — typically 4–6 weeks — though the initial swelling in the first week requires a longer starter bar. We downsize to a shorter barbell once swelling subsides to protect your teeth and gums. Implant-grade titanium is standard; we never use acrylic.

Lip / Labret

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Lip and labret piercings frame the mouth and include placements like medusa (philtrum), Monroe, snake bites, and center labret. They heal in 3–6 months. Implant-grade flatback labret bars are standard for all oral-adjacent piercings to minimize gum and tooth contact.

Eyebrow / Surface

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Eyebrow piercings are surface piercings that sit on the brow ridge using a curved barbell. They heal in 6–9 months but are prone to rejection if not placed at the correct angle or depth. We assess your anatomy and use appropriate jewelry sizing to maximize longevity.

Dermal / Microdermal

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Dermal piercings are single-point surface piercings anchored under the skin. They can be placed on the collarbone, chest, back of the neck, cheek, and more. The anchor heals into the tissue over 1–3 months. Dermals are permanent until surgically removed — placement decisions should be made carefully.

Bridge

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The bridge piercing sits horizontally across the top of the nose, between the eyes. It's a surface piercing with a straight barbell and heals in 6–9 months. Rejection is possible if the tissue is too shallow or the bar is too short — proper sizing is essential.

Smiley / Frenulum

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The smiley piercing goes through the upper lip frenulum — the small piece of tissue connecting your upper lip to your gum. It's visible only when you smile, heals in 4–8 weeks, and wears a small curved barbell or seamless ring. Oral hygiene is especially important during healing.

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