Why We’re So Serious About Sterility: How Our Safety Practices Protect You

At Platinum Point, your health and safety are at the core of every decision we make. From the moment you walk into our studio to the time you leave with your new piercing, we follow strict clinical protocols to ensure that every procedure is safe, clean, and comfortable.

You might wonder why we take such care with things like using disposable tools, sterilizing equipment, and wearing sterile gloves. These aren't just nice-to-have extras - they're essential to keeping you safe from infection and giving you the best possible piercing outcome.

Here’s why we do things the way we do.

1. Everything That Can Be Disposable, Is

We use single-use, pre-sterilized needles, tools, and materials wherever possible. This means every client gets completely fresh equipment that’s never touched another person.

Why it matters:
Reusing tools, even if they’ve been cleaned, increases the risk of cross-contamination. Disposables eliminate that risk entirely.

2. We Sterilize With a STATIM Cassette Autoclave - Right Before Your Appointment

Unlike many studios that bulk-sterilize items days or weeks in advance and store them until use, we sterilise your jewellery and tools on the spot during your appointment using our STATIM cassette autoclave - the same technology trusted in dental and surgical clinics.

Why it matters:

• You see it happen: Your jewellery is placed into a sealed cassette and sterilised just for you.

• No storage risk: Storing items post-sterilization introduces a risk of contamination over time, even when bagged.

• Ultimate peace of mind: You know 100% that your jewellery is sterile at the moment it goes into your body - not days or weeks earlier.

This process gives us complete control and transparency over the sterility of every item that enters your piercing.

3. We Use Sterile Gloves - Not Just Clean Ones

When it comes to piercing, we wear sterile surgical gloves rather than just standard medical gloves. These gloves come individually sealed and are only opened once your procedure begins.

Why it matters:
Sterile gloves eliminate the risk of introducing bacteria into your piercing during the procedure. It’s the same level of protection you'd expect in a surgical setting.

4. Backed by Aseptic Training

Our approach isn’t guesswork - it’s science. At Platinum Point, we bring hospital-grade aseptic technique into every piercing. With training validated by experts in pharmaceutical clean room standards, we know exactly how to maintain a contamination-free environment from start to finish.

5. Your Safety Is the Foundation of Beautiful Results

A clean studio isn’t just about appearances - it’s about long-term healing, minimising risk, and giving your body the best conditions to thrive. Whether you’re getting your first piercing or your fifth, you deserve to feel safe, confident, and cared for.

Ready to experience a piercing studio that prioritizes your health?
Book your appointment now or drop in for a consultation — we’re happy to answer any questions about our safety procedures or your next piercing idea.