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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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.
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Expert: Brian Skellie Date: 6/14/2008 Subject: Ear stretcher/expander, no pain/bleeding, but there's puss.
Question About 2 days ago I got a 4mm gauge(A metal cone shaped one) put in my
ear. It did not hurt at the time and only really hurt and bled that night and
slightly the next morning. There is now minimal pain but there is now a sticky
puss (Not sure if it is puss) coming out. Is the puss a bad sign? Is there a way
to get around this without having to remove the gauge for 2 months? Was it
only a matter of sterilizing it with more than warm sea salt and water?
Answer This means that you went too large too soon. You will probably get better with gentle aftercare, but take it easy and see a doctor if it gets worse or doesn't get better. It is possible to get a serious infection from jewelry that is not sterilized by autoclave, especially in these circumstances.
