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: 7/8/2008 Subject: wisdom teeth surgery and oral piercings
Question I'm about to have my oral surgery in a few weeks and I was wondering if I'll have to remove my piercings or replace them with Bioflex jewelry during the procedure? I don't want to remove them, but if I have to, will the holes close, esp. considering that I got my tongue done six months ago and monroe done two weeks ago?
Answer Your oral piercings should probably come out, so that your surgeon does not misplace them or have trouble with them if they pose an obstacle. Quartz or plastic retainers may work for you for the short time, but make sure that they are autoclave sterilized before insertion.
Other piercings should be able to stay in place, as long as your jewelry is fairly close fitting to avoid electrical problems.
