Ready to get a sternum piercing? Use our store locator to find your local Blue Banana Studio. There’s no need to book an appointment; you can simply go to the store of your choice and be pierced on the day.

Make sure to check the sternum piercing age restriction before coming to store. It can help to avoid any undue disappointment. In a Blue Banana studio, the sternum piercing age restriction is 18 (ID may be required) or 16 with parental consent from a parent or guardian who is present.

Once you’re all booked in, you will have some forms to fill out. A member of Blue Banana staff will go through the steps and can help you pick out jewellery. Then you can meet the piercer! They too will give you a quick consultation and briefing before discussing the chest piercing location.

The sternum piercing procedure will vary depending on the type of piercing jewellery you have chosen. If you are having a barbell inserted then the piercer will pinch the skin and pass a sterilised needle through the skin, followed by the piercing jewellery. The piercer will first mark the piercing site with a pen so you can check you are happy with the location and they can check that it will be straight and symmetrical. If you are having a microdermal cleavage piercing then the piercer will make a small hole in the skin using a needle or dermal punch and insert a dermal anchor using forceps. The piercer will clamp the area of skin when you are having a microdermal piercing. 

A cleavage piercing can take 4-6 weeks to fully heal. The healing time varies from person to person and will need top aftercare to ensure successful healing.

During the healing process, it is important to avoid knocking the piercing or putting pressure on the area as this will slow down healing and can even cause unnecessary problems. During healing make sure not to wear any clothes that catch or put pressure on your new piercing. It is also important to avoid applying moisturisers, perfumes and other cosmetics to your new piercing.

Like any piercing, it is important to maintain top hygiene when caring for your cleavage piercing. Sticking to your aftercare routine for your sternum piercing will help limit potential infections and ensure your piercing gets the best chance at healing quickly. Gently clean your sternum piercing twice a day with salt water solution or Tea Tree Oil by bathing it using cotton wool.

If you would like further information, make sure to read our full Piercing Aftercare Guides to learn about side effects to look out for.

There’s plenty of options when it comes to sternum piercing jewellery from Blue Banana. Some popular styles include:

• Sternum Dermal
• Cleavage Piercing Jewellery
• Chest Piercing Jewellery

There are a range of colours and designs to choose from in our chest piercing jewellery range. When choosing your piercing jewellery there are a few things you should consider:

• Jewellery Size – Make sure to find out from your piercer the size your chest piercing jewellery should be.
• Jewellery Material – piercing materials differ not only through their look but also how they could react to your skin. If you have sensitive skin that is prone to irritation, one of the many Titanium jewellery options is recommended. This material comes in a variety of colours and is durable too!

If you regularly participate in sports, you may want to discuss the best piercings for you with your piercer. You may need to consider the type of clothing you wear and whether the sport you participate in could result in the piercing getting knocked.

When searching for a piece of jewellery make sure you know your measurements.  We display the piercing jewellery measurements as Gauge first (displayed in millimetres) then Length, e.g. 1.2mm x 8mm.

• Gauge – this is the thickness of the jewellery itself.
• Length – the length of the piercing bar, usually not including the ball.

We generally recommend that for new piercings you choose longer jewellery. This can allow for extra room in case of any swelling. Make sure to check out the tips from our piercing guides for information about changing and removing piercing jewellery.

• Find Your Local BB Studio
• Age Restrictions & Prices
• Aftercare & Cleaning
• Piercing Size & Gauge Guide
• Inserting, Changing & Removing Jewellery
• Piercing Pain: The Ultimate Guide
• Piercing At Blue Banana
• Piercing Laws Around the UK