Staple bar piercing is a method of surface piercing that is designed to give the client a longer lasting result than having a straight through PTFE bar.  Staple bar piercing takes its name from the shape of the bar that is inserted into the piercing.  Because it is shaped like a staple it exerts less surface tension on the skin than a straight through PTFE bar thus reducing rejection time and giving the client a better looking result. 

There are three different ways to carry out this technique:

Punch and taper (this is where two insertions are made into the skin with a dermal punch and a long tapered insertion pin  
used to join the two incisions and the bar is then pulled through)

Freehand bladed needle (this is virtually the same as any other piercing apart from the fact that clamps are not used thus 
making for a slightly slower process but giving a more precise result)

Ring forceps (this is pretty much the same as any normal piercing apart from using forester clamps we use smaller, more 
precise, ring forceps)

Although separate professional training is not required for staple bar piercing, I have trained to carry out this technique and am fully qualified as I feel I have an ethical obligation to my clients to be as qualified as possible in all techniques.  This gives both client and piercer peace of mind and allows me to provide the best service and product that I can.