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: 6/27/2008 Subject: Protecting my navel piercing
Question Ok so i got my navel pierced about a week ago and in another week i start ballet classes again. I didnt really think about the pressure my tights and leotard were going to put on my piercing i dont want it to get infected or bumped and become rejected. is there a way i can protect it from pressure while under tights and a leotard? Something i can put on top of it?
Answer Some clients have success with a hard plastic vented eye patch sold at many drug stores as protection. It can be worn over your piercing to keep the pressure off. If you have trouble finding one, sometimes nursing pads can work if you cut the middle out to make room for your jewelry.
