✈️ Piercings and metal detectors: should I remove them at the airport?

Every summer, punctual as the anxiety of a full suitcase, it arrives too: the fear of those who have a piercing and have to take a plane.

“But does the metal detector ring?” “What if they make me take it off in front of everyone?” “Will they put me on the Fiumicino blacklist?” 😱

Relax, flyers and flyers with holes. In this article we solve once and for all the great dilemma: do piercings and metal detectors go together or not?

✨ The cold hard truth: You don't have to remove your piercing

Yes, you can get a piercing even before your vacation. No, they will never make you remove a permanent piece of jewelry at the airport (let alone a freshly made one!).

Modern metal detectors are not sensitive to jewelry as small as those used for piercings (especially if made of titanium, surgical steel or bioplast). They only go off in very rare cases, and when they do it is most likely to be the fault of a pants buckle or a necklace .

In 99% of cases, it goes smoothly.

😅 The most absurd (and true) questions from my clients

Some tidbits I've actually been asked about over the years:

• “If I have a belly button piercing, will they show it to me in front of everyone?”

• “Will they let me do a striptease with a nipple piercing?”

• “If it rings, should I take it off and give it away at check-in?”

• “They lock me in a room and question me?”

• “Can my tragus piercing cause an international alert?”

I swear: every time one of these doubts comes, I laugh fondly. Because I understand! But fortunately, reality is much calmer .

🛂 What really happens when the metal detector goes off?

If by chance your piercing rings (a rare event), this happens:

1. They ask you to indicate the area.

2. They pass a small portable metal detector over the affected area.

3. They see that it is a piercing.

4. They let you pass with a smile.

No removal. No drama. No 007-style torture.

📌 FAQ piercing and metal detectors

Can I fly with a fresh piercing? Yes, but remember to follow hygiene rules even when traveling. Bring your saline solution with you and avoid touching it with dirty hands.

Does the piercing always ring when checked? No! In most cases it doesn't ring at all. If it does, it's more likely to be other metal objects or accessories.

What if it rings because of the piercing? Hand scanner, smile, and go.

Is it better to remove jewelry before the flight? Absolutely not, especially if the hole is fresh. You could risk it closing up again. Leave it in place.

💡 Smart tips for traveling safely with piercings

• Use titanium or bioplast jewelry : hypoallergenic and super light materials.

• If your piercing is recent, avoid changing it before your trip.

• Bring a mini travel cleaning kit.

• In case of intimate piercing… don't worry there too: no problem. You're not the first person with a clit/Prince Albert to take a flight to Ibiza 😏

  
  

🧳 In conclusion: piercings and metal detectors can coexist peacefully

Get that piercing you want, even if you're just about to go on a trip. The metal detector is not your enemy. It's just an arch that beeps if you're carrying half a hardware store on you. Piercings are not a problem, they're just another accessory on your cool person passport.

Have a good trip and… happy piercings! 💕