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: 6/2/2008 Subject: discharge from newish tongue piercing
Question I got my tongue pierced three weeks ago. For the first two weeks I didn't have any problems, but now I am experiencing an off-white to light yellow discharge from time to time throughout the day. My tongue is not sore, unusually red, or discolored. The only problem I have is the discharge, and I wonder if this is a normal part of the healing? I am rinsing with a salt water solution, and besides that I leave it alone. I had my tongue pierced years ago, and I just can't remember if this is normal or not.
Answer This could be infection, and if you changed your jewelry to a new piece that was not autoclave sterilized, it may require a visit to your doctor. http://www.piercing.org/faq/tongue.html can help you with more information about what you should expect and related care information.
