316LVM Surgical Steel and metal alloy N/A External Lobes, helix, conch, and more! After all, whether you're seeking a delicate design or a bold and statement-making piece, BodyMods offers an array of choices to suit your unique personality and taste. From sophisticated to dazzling, each piece tells its own story and adds a touch of glamour to your wardrobe. This grade of steel is hypoallergenic because its low carbon vacuum melted. This process sucks the nickel out of the metal. Nickel is one of the most common causes of metal allergies. Please note: this process does not remove all nickel. As a result, a very small amount of people react to 316LVM surgical steel. If this is you, we recommend our jewelry. The colour tone options are gold PVD over 316LVM steel. PVD is more durable and therefore lasts longer than traditional plating. Please note: the gold or rose gold PVD can irritate if you have metal sensitivities Metal alloys are ideal for casting, which makes them perfect for jewelry with fine details. Many people have sensitivities to these alloys and may react. Metal Alloys with a PVD coating can help negate this reaction, but they may still irritate those with the strongest sensitivities. To avoid turning green, it is recommended that metal alloy jewelry be cleaned often and not worn in moist/sweaty places. This piece is . This means the front screws into the post. If you need help sliding it in, use a dab of and slide it through. After that, screw the top on tightly to keep it in place. As we mentioned at the beginning, the PREMIUM Dotwork Curve Labret 16g is a favourite for SO many piercings. Here are a few examples: Lobes, helix, forward helix, tragus, conch, flat, nostril, medusa, Monroe, labret, lip, dahlia, snake bites, and so many more than we can list! Show us where you wear yours with #BodyModsFamous on Instagram. We LOVE seeing our jewelry out there in the real world. Finally, don't forget to follow us on and for updates on new jewelry, product info, sales, and more. BodyMods offers choices to suit your unique personality and taste. Each piece tells its own story.