i recently got an industrial piercing and instead of getting pierced with a metal bar i have a PTFE bar .. i eventually want to put in a metal bar but what kind do i get? whats the difference between a surgical steel and titanium bar?thanks
Titanium Industrial Barbell
Surgical steel is fine, titanium is by far the most superior metal though. I've found that piercings done with titanium as opposed to surgical steel have healed a lot easier. But keep in mind that if you just got the piercing you've got quite some time before you'll be able to change it.
316L steel is the most basic metal used in body jewelry. It is the basic requirement of metal to be used in initial piercings and for healing. There are better grades but usually they cost more as well. For most people this grade of steel works just fine. Titanium is usually preferred over steel because it contains no nickel and it weighs almost 50% less than steel. Titanium can come in plain polish which looks just like steel AND it can come in a variety of colors (but NOT red or black). Titanium is super for people with sensitive skin to steel. It does cost a little more but is well worth it.
