One 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 travel up the back in two vertical columns
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.)
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.)
A corset piercing done with surface bar jewelry has a better chance of healing without leaving scars
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
Corset piercings are a beautiful body modification
Corsetry done with hypodermic needles
Done with surface bars, corset piercings should leave little scarring
In this picture, the body is already beginning to reject the metal jewelry
Corset piercings done with captive bead rings like the ones shown here are prone to scarring and infection, and should only be worn temporarily
An example of good, permanent corset piercings done with modified surface bars
The process of lacing up a corset
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