At Area 51, we provide expert jewellery changing services for all types of piercings, including ears, nose, facial, body, and oral piercings. Whether you’re looking to refresh your style, switch out jewellery, or need assistance with tricky piercings, our experienced team is here to help. We ensure the process is quick, hygienic, and safe, so you can enjoy your new jewellery without worry.
At Area 51, we make jewellery changes stress-free, whether
it’s for an ear, body, or oral piercing. With our expert team, rigorous hygiene
standards, and high-quality jewellery selection, we guarantee a safe and
comfortable experience.
Whether you’re looking for a simple jewellery swap or a more
complicated change, our professional piercers are ready to help. Book your
appointment today or visit our store to explore our range of services and
jewellery options.
We follow strict hygiene protocols to ensure a sterile environment. All tools and jewellery are sterilised, and we thoroughly clean the piercing site before and after the jewellery change to reduce any risk of infection.
Our piercing team consists of trained piercers with over 25 years of experience handling a wide variety of piercings, including those in more delicate areas like oral or facial piercings.
Whether you bring your own jewellery or choose from our curated selection, we only use the best materials, including titanium, stainless steel, and gold, to ensure your new piece is safe and comfortable.
We aim to make every jewellery change as quick and comfortable as possible. Our expert piercers handle even the most intricate jewellery types with minimal discomfort.
Your comfort and privacy are important to us. Our piercing rooms are spacious, completely sterile, and designed to create a calm and hygienic environment where you can relax during your procedure. Our studio is also fully disabled-accessible, and we welcome guide and service dogs in the shop area (though they cannot accompany you into the piercing room for hygiene reasons).
We understand that some clients may feel more comfortable with a piercer of the same gender, especially for intimate piercings. Our team includes both male and female piercers, and we are happy to provide a same-sex chaperone upon request to ensure you feel at ease during your appointment.
Step 1: Consultation: When you arrive, our piercers will assess your piercing to make sure it’s fully healed and ready for a jewellery change. We’ll also discuss your preferences for new jewellery.
Step 2: Hygiene Prep: We clean and sterilise both the piercing area and all equipment before starting, ensuring a hygienic, safe process.
Step 3: Removal of Old Jewellery: Our piercers will carefully remove your old jewellery without causing irritation, taking extra care with more sensitive areas like oral or cartilage piercings.
Step 4: Insertion of New Jewellery: We expertly insert your new jewellery, ensuring it’s placed securely and comfortably. If you’re unsure about the fit, we can make any necessary adjustments.
Step 5: Aftercare Advice: After the jewellery change, we’ll provide detailed aftercare instructions to help keep your piercing healthy and avoid any irritation or infection.
If your piercing has healed fully, it’s essential to change jewellery in a sterile environment to avoid introducing bacteria or causing trauma. At Area 51, we offer a clean, professional environment to keep your piercing healthy.
Changing jewellery on your own—especially for harder-to-reach or sensitive areas like oral or nose piercings—can be difficult, painful, and risky. Our skilled piercers can handle even the most complicated jewellery, including captive bead rings and threaded barbells, ensuring a pain-free experience.
Not sure which jewellery is right for you? We offer expert advice on the best materials and designs to suit your piercing and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for something more comfortable or a stylish upgrade, we’ll help you choose the perfect jewellery.
Oral piercings, such as tongue, labret, and lip piercings, come with their own set of challenges when changing jewellery. Here’s what we offer:
Sterile Environment: Oral piercings are particularly prone to bacteria. Our piercers use sterile gloves and sanitise both the jewellery and the area to ensure cleanliness.
Precision and Care: Changing jewellery in your mouth requires precision to avoid discomfort or injury to your gums, teeth, or tongue. Our team is experienced with oral piercings and can quickly and safely replace your jewellery without causing irritation.
Comfortable Fit: Oral jewellery needs to fit properly to prevent damage to teeth and gums. We ensure your new jewellery is the correct size and fit, so it sits comfortably in your mouth.
Healing times vary depending on the type of piercing. It’s important to wait until the piercing is fully healed before changing jewellery. If you’re unsure, our team can give you the best advice for your specific piercing.
Yes! We’re happy to work with your own jewellery, as long as it’s made from safe, high-quality materials like titanium, surgical steel, or gold. If you’re unsure, our piercers can inspect the jewellery to ensure it’s suitable.
If your piercing hasn’t healed, we recommend waiting before changing your jewellery. However, if you’re experiencing discomfort or irritation, visit us for a consultation—we can offer solutions to keep your piercing healthy.
Oral piercings, such as tongue, labret, and lip piercings, come with their own set of challenges when changing jewellery. Here’s what we offer:
Sterile Environment: Oral piercings are particularly prone to bacteria. Our piercers use sterile gloves and sanitise both the jewellery and the area to ensure cleanliness.
Precision and Care: Changing jewellery in your mouth requires precision to avoid discomfort or injury to your gums, teeth, or tongue. Our team is experienced with oral piercings and can quickly and safely replace your jewellery without causing irritation.
Comfortable Fit: Oral jewellery needs to fit properly to prevent damage to teeth and gums. We ensure your new jewellery is the correct size and fit, so it sits comfortably in your mouth.
It depends on the piercing, but it’s safe to say it’s fast. Our team is one of the most established in Hampshire, we have over 25 years experience. If it can be pierced we will have done it. We know what we’re doing.
Whether you’re searching for “piercing care tips” or need detailed advice on how to look after specific piercings, we’ve got you covered. We have created a detailed guide to preparing and caring for every type of piercing.
