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: 6/9/2008 Subject: Nipple Piercing
Question hi, I'm 19 years old and looking to get both my nipples pierced sometime in the near future.
i would like a horizontal barbell at a 14 gauge size
i do however have large breasts (E cup)
will this cause complications such as migration of the piercing?
thank you
Answer What I've found most functional to prevent rejection is to make sure that the piercings are proportionate to the size of the nipple, in both length and thickness. Thicker tends to be better, and light weight titanium barbells will work best for healing.
