Third Eye Piercing Overview
A third eye piercing is a surface piercing done vertically on the middle of your forehead, between the eyebrows. It can be done with either a single or grouping of transdermal implants or with a curved barbell.
The piercing resembles the bindi, a facial embellishment worn by women in some Asian countries. Belief in its opening and activation is part of many spiritual practices.
To get the piercing, the area is marked by the piercer using a surgical pen to ensure symmetry. Then, with a sterilized needle, the jewelry is inserted.
Cultural and Spiritual Significance
The third eye piercing has deep ties to spiritual and cultural traditions. In Hindu culture, a colored dot or bindi is traditionally worn between the eyebrows representing the third eye and symbolizing intuition and insight. The piercing plays a similar role adding appeal and symbolizing enlightenment.
Safety and Considerations
The skin is thin there so precision placement is important for symmetry. Relying on an experienced professional piercer avoids complications like migration or rejection.
An eyelid piercing adorns the eyelid with a captive bead ring. Any piercing risks reducing the eyelid’s ability to protect the eye, leading to irritation and inflammation.