A novel technique of ear and nose piercing by intravenous cannula

Abstract

Ear and nose piercing has been a common practice in almost all societies around the globe since beginning of human civilization. It is done to wear ornaments for beautification. Beauticians are practicing the procedure by sewing needle and piercing gun that causes various complications. Newer techniques are emerging to minimise complications. We have described a new technique of ear and nose piercing which minimized complications. Objective: Our aim is to describe the new technique and to study the outcome of the procedure. Method: A total 32 cases who have undergone ear and or nose piercing were included in this study. All cases were selected from ENT outpatient department of a medical college hospital and private consultation clinic during July 2021 to June 2022. Results: In all cases ear and or nose piercing were done by our new technique by using intravenous cannula. Cases were followed up to 6 months periodically and found no immediate or late complications. Conclusion: Ear and nose piercing by intravenous cannula is simple, cost effective and well accepted by the patients.