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Ear & Body Piercing/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Skin growing over nose piercing inside the nose | 2/2/2012 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: Well as I've said before got my nose pierced about over two months ago well I changed my nose screw ... A: From what you describe, the piercing is not healed, and you should have a professional do the change ... | ||
| Redoing second holes? | 2/1/2012 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I got my second set of piercings in my ear lobes about 3 years ago. However the hole on my right ear ... A: See a dermatologist for options to help you remove the scar from the old piercing that is not ... | ||
| nipple piercing | 1/22/2012 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I got my nipple pierced about 3 months ago. my left one is doing fine. the right however is giving ... A: The piercing could be infected, and salt water mix may not be enough to help. ... | ||
| Problem with left earlobe piercing | 1/17/2012 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I hope you can give me some insight and advice. About a year ago my 7 year old daughter wanted her ... A: Have you taken her to see her healthcare provider? Infection in ear piercings can progress to ... | ||
| Please help my nostril (bump) | 1/11/2012 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: Well my nose piercing is about 3or4 weeks old and today I noticed a crusted area around it and I was ... A: It seems that you might have a problem with your jewelry. http://jewelry.piercing.org/ describes ... | ||
| Lip piercing | 1/10/2012 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I got my lip pierced 3 days ago and have received very mixed opinions on the after care. I got told ... A: You are correct to avoid moisturizer. There is not anything particularly good for everyone in this ... | ||
| ear infection on my ear | 1/9/2012 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: is there any solutions to try to get rid of the bump i got the loops in from professional i been ... A: If you are still wearing the jewelry you were originally pierced with, first try gentler care. Some ... | ||
| Lip piercing | 1/8/2012 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I got my lip pierced 3 days ago and have received very mixed opinions on the after care. I got told ... A: There are many care suggestions that can be helpful, and some of them are conflicting, but you ... | ||
| Frenum stretching.. | 1/2/2012 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: Hey Brian, Happy New Year and thanks for the service. I have a question regarding my frenum ... A: For this sort of tissue, if the jewelry or placement is not quite right, the area can develop ... | ||
| Belly Piercing | 1/1/2012 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: So about 2 weeks ago I got my belly button pierced. I clean it twice a day in the shower with dial. ... A: First, don't touch your piercing or move it around, except for if absolutely needed during cleaning. ... | ||
| itchy eyebrow piercing | 12/24/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: let me start by saying thank you for answering all my questions these pass few weeks! i just got my ... A: Hair is not likely, rather I mention chemical irritation from hair products like shampoo and ... | ||
| itchy eyebrow piercing | 12/24/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: let me start by saying thank you for answering all my questions these pass few weeks! i just got my ... A: Itching could indicate that your piercing is sensitive to the aftercare you are using, the jewelry ... | ||
| nose piercing | 12/17/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: im thinking of getting a nose piercing but was wondering what is better to get it pierced with a ... A: Nostril jewelry, a small bar with your choice of gemstones in titanium is the most easy to heal in ... | ||
| navel piercing is dry and hard to move! | 12/11/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: hi this might be a dumb question but is it okay for a two week old navel piercing to be dry and hard ... A: Yes, this is normal because a new piercing will form a scab, like any other small cut or puncture ... | ||
| Lip piercing infection | 12/4/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: Okay, i got my spider bites, which is a lip piercing done on like a week ago, and it swelled the ... A: What you should expect from the healing process is described at ... | ||
| labret piercing | 12/3/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: i pierced myself 8 days ago everything is fine..no infections no pain thank god !! or naythin! But ... A: In case a piercing placement is not as intended, the sooner the jewelry is removed the better. It ... | ||
| hip microdermal question | 12/3/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: i have question, i am really wanting to get my hips pierced but i heard that a very skilled piercer ... A: No matter how skilled the piercer is, single point piercings and surface piercings can be risky and ... | ||
| microdermal hip piercings | 12/2/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: i was wondering if i could get micro-dermal hip piercings if i have a lot of stretch marks?? they ... A: Yes, you can probably have them, though they may not be stable. Single point piercings by any name, ... | ||
| stretched earlobes too low | 11/27/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: this is my right ear. A: From the look of this ear, it appears that either your starting point was off center, or your ... | ||
| stretched earlobes too low | 11/27/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: so I got my ears peirced when i was about 1 and i decided to stretch them. My left ear was at a ... A: You may be able to have this corrected by a qualified professional piercer through a process of ... | ||
| Off center ear piercings noticed when enlarging to fit thicker jewelry | 11/25/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I got my ears pierced when I was really little, and I didn't realize until a year or two ago that ... A: It would be best to visit one of my colleagues nearby for a free consultation. In many cases, you ... | ||
| slashed my tragus | 11/20/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: okay, so i had my tragus pierced some time back (more than 6 months)..just recently though i ripped ... A: Ouch!I hope that you area able to heal the area without disfigurement. See a dermatologist or ... | ||
| Tongue Piercing + canker sore | 10/28/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I got my tongue pierced a month ago and had a canker sore the next day after I got it pierced. The ... A: Have you seen your piercer for a free consultation? It might be your jewelry, it might be your ... | ||
| Nostril piercing still red after 6 months | 10/20/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: ..So, I got my nostril pierced about 6 months ago. I did go to reputable piercer and she placed a ... A: From what you describe, you are probably still healing. Upload or email me a picture to give me a ... | ||
| Lip piercing bump | 10/17/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I got my lip piercing in late May (2011) and everything's been fine since then until a week or two ... A: and no this is not normal, but should be something that you can bounce back from. I see this mostly ... | ||
| nipple piercing infected? | 10/9/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: i had my nipple pierced 3 weeks ago and i have been ensuring that i keep cleaning it twice a day ... A: From what you describe, you probably broke the thin lining of tissue growing in that side by ... | ||
| Industrial Piercing Swelling 8 Months Later? | 10/5/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I got my industrial piercing 8 months ago and I LOVE it. However, in the past 2 days it has been ... A: If you get sick while healing a cartilage piercing, it can become uncomfortable. Mono is awful, get ... | ||
| sticky bloody bump | 10/4/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: Had the piercing since Aug. This is like the 7th time i've had naval pierced. My skin apparently is ... A: From the photo it is clear that your jewelry does not have an appropriate surface finish, and from ... | ||
| Navel piercing | 9/27/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: Hey :) I had my navel pierced 4 months ago and I'm frightened that it may be rejecting, I can't see ... A: If the jewelry seems that it is changing position, you should have it checked by an experienced ... | ||
| Thickness of jewelry (gauge size) and eventual shrinkage | 9/23/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: What is the gauge size that I can go to with me ears being able to go back to normal size?? A: There are a number of factors affecting the healthy way of enlarging a piercing. The process of ... | ||
| Navel piercing bump | 9/19/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I had my navel pierced on July 10 - ever since, it has been healing alright, with a little bit of ... A: It seems that you have a few good ideas of why the piercing may be irritated or infected. Stop by ... | ||
| Ear Stretching. | 9/13/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I am currently at 7/16" and want to go up to a 1/2". I've been typically stretching based on ... A: http://stretching.piercing.org/ explains what I normally suggest for enlarging a piercing. I don't ... | ||
| New Industrial Piercing | 9/8/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I've got 4 Cartilage piercings in my left ear and they've all healed really well, no problems with ... A: Don't panic! Hello Lauren, Some bleeding from an ear cartilage piercing can be scary or ... | ||
| Ear Piercing Abscess | 9/8/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I have an ear lobe piercing that is infected and I've had difficulty getting it to heal. Recently, I ... A: A bump like this probably did not result from letting it scab, rather from injury, infection or ... | ||
| Bump around tongue piercing. | 9/8/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I got my tongue pierced and have had it done for about a week or so. I'm not sure how long I've had ... A: In my experience, a hardened bump around an oral piercing could be the result of chemical ... | ||
| wondering | 9/4/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: i do all my friends piercing have been for about 10 years i have no licence and im trying to fugure ... A: What is it that you would like to do? In your area, there might already be legal requirements for ... | ||
| recurrent lobe infection | 8/30/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I have several lobe piercings that I retired a couple of years ago (meaning, I don't wear anything ... A: The piercings probably have some sort of residue or bacterial colony in them that is acting up with ... | ||
| scar tissue from monroe | 8/28/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I got my Monroe about 4 months ago but because I am in marching band it got very irritated and skin ... A: *** <b><u>To clarify:</u></b> 1. You have a bump that grew on your upper lip (monroe) piercing 2. ... | ||
| help! | 8/24/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I've had my tangus piercing for a year already. And I just ripped out and spilt my ear what should I ... A: Sorry to hear about your accident! I hope that your tragus repairs itself rapidly. Cartilage ... | ||
| cartilige piercing lump the same color as skin | 8/20/2011 | Brian Skellie |
| Q: I got my cartilage pierced about two months ago and it never healed. It still hurts and a small lump ... A: The lump is likely caused by irritation and as I described, there are a number of sources that you ... | ||
Brian Skellie
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions in regards to and not limited to: jewelry safety, specifically material, shape, proportion, and related issues; aseptic technique and sterilization as it applies to piercing safety; ethical issues of technique and bedside manner; the aftercare and recovery process for piercings. *Available for consultation.
Experience
Body artist and founder of Piercing Experience, http://piercing.org/ and SciCan Authorized Dealer of STATIM Sterilizers and related infection control products http://statim.us/
Organizations
Over ten years with ASTM and APP, Currently serving on the APP Board of Directors as International Liaison, formerly as Treasurer 1997-99.
Publications
The Point Journal of the Association of Professional Piercers, USA Today, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing
Education/Credentials
I regularly participate and teach in many APP and related body art educational programs. I keep current certifications for OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid, and CPR.
Awards and Honors
Best Freehand Piercer, Best of Atlanta
Past/Present Clients
Tens of thousands of one on one client experiences as the founder of Piercing Experience in Atlanta, GA, USA http://www.piercing.org/
*Body jewelry design and safety expert: Member ASTM committee F04(www.astm.org)and former Member AAMI (www.aami.org)
Research advisor and educator for the APP for over a decade(www.safepiercing.org) teaching advanced studio setup, sterilization and equipment management, freehand piercing, aseptic/sterile technique and much more.
Distributor and Body Art expert for SciCan StatIM sterilization and infection control products. http://statim.us/
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