AboutBrian Skellie 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.
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Tens of thousands of one on one client experiences. http://www.piercing.org/ Body jewelry design and safety expert: Member ASTM committee F04(www.astm.org)
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Expert: Brian Skellie Date: 5/25/2008 Subject: piercings
Question well i have had my nipples pierced twice now.
got pregnant had a kid and took them out (first time)
three years later i wanted them back of course!!
got them done again and i remember distinctly how much more the right one hurt than the left!!!
needless to say i still have problems with the right one and its about 3 more years later.
the scar tissue from the prior piercing keeps getting infected on the INSIDE
what do i do?????
any answers would be deeply appreciated
i really hate going to the doctor
:)
thank you!!!
Answer Re-piercing nipples can be a debatable prospect, as the previous scar tends to have shedding skin and germs inside. Unless the piercing can be reinserted with a blunt guide to dilate the previous tunnel, or can be repierced in a different spot to avoid the first, problems can arise from the cross contamination. You should see a doctor, as some people have good results with antibiotic treatment, and others must have the previous scar excised for safety. Hot compresses and gentle cleaning in the meantime may help bring the infection to the surface so that it can drain. Treat it like a new piercing but do not use occlusive bandages such as Tegaderm to avoid exacerbation of the problem. www.piercing.org/pexy/recovery/recovery.html
