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: 7/20/2008 Subject: Removing nipple bar
Question Hi,
I have a nipple bar that I would like to take out. The ball is suppose to screw off, but it is stuck. This is my 4th nipple piercing and I've never had this problem. My nipple is way too sensitive and I can't seem to take the bar out. I have it for years. What do you suggest I do? I've tried pliers, tweezers and anything else that doesn't hurt too bad.
Thanks for your time.
Answer See a professional if you can, stop by if you are in the Atlanta area for a free consultation removal or change.
The jewelry is probably tight, and will require cleaning then gloves or even double gloving to get a good grip. Right tight, left loose is the normal screw pitch. http://piercing.org/faq/threading.html describes this more in detail.
