Piercing Articles & Guides

Expert content from Oregon's original piercing studio — serving Gresham and the Portland metro since 1974.

Multnomah Body Piercing — 1670 NW 1st St, Gresham, OR 97060 — (503) 669-4191 — Open Tuesday–Saturday, 12pm–6pm

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Ear Piercings Complete Guide

Helix, daith, tragus, rook, conch, industrial, orbital, lobe — full ear anatomy and placement guide

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Nose Piercings Complete Guide

Nostril, septum, bridge — everything about nose piercing styles, healing, and jewelry

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Piercing Aftercare Complete Guide

LITHA protocol, saline care, healing timelines, troubleshooting bumps and irritation

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Body Jewelry Complete Guide

Implant-grade titanium vs gold, gauge sizes, jewelry styles, upgrading and downsizing

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Body Piercings Guide

Navel, nipple, surface anchors, dermal anchors — placement, healing, and jewelry

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Facial Piercings Guide

Eyebrow, lip, labret, Monroe, Medusa — facial anatomy and piercing placement

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First Piercing Guide

What to expect, what to bring, aftercare basics — everything for first-timers

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Piercing Healing Guide

Healing stages, timelines by piercing type, signs of infection vs irritation

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Body Piercing in Gresham, OR

Multnomah Body Piercing — Oregon's original studio since 1974, serving Gresham

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Body Piercing in Oregon

Professional body piercing in Oregon — history, regulations, APP standards, safe studios

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Body Piercing Portland Guide

Best Portland metro piercing studios, safety standards, what to look for

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Genital Piercings Guide

Professional genital piercing by appointment — safety, healing, jewelry options

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Body Piercing Near Beaverton

Serving Beaverton residents from Gresham — professional piercing studio nearby

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Body Piercing Near Hillsboro

Serving Hillsboro area from our Gresham studio — professional piercing

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