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)
Member AAMI (www.aami.org)
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.
Distributor for SciCan StatIM sterilization and cleaning products. http://www.piercing.org/statim/
Expert: Brian Skellie Date: 7/9/2008 Subject: Right Cartilage Piercing
Question I just got a helix piercing in my right ear, and I didn't know about the gay/straight thing. Is that still an issue? (I'm a straight gal, and I don't want to mess w/ any confusion. Also, if I decide I don't like the piercing, can I safely remove the ring to allow it to heal? Will the hole close up quickly? Will it leave a scar? Thanks.
Answer Your choice of piercings should not have any signal or bearing on your lifestyle other than your desire to wear jewelry. Have fun wearing it, and after about 9 months to a year if you are fully healed you can remove and reinsert the jewelry. The scar should be minimal, similar to your earlobe.
