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About Brian 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.
*Also available for live online video consultation.
Experience
Body artist and founder of Piercing Experience, http://piercing.org/ and SciCan Authorized Dealer of STATIM Sterilizers and related infection control products
Organizations
ASTM, AAMI, APP
Publications
The Point Journal of the Association of Professional Piercers, USA Today, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing
Education/Credentials
I regularly participate and teach in many APP educational programs. I keep current certifications for OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid, and CPR.
Awards and Honors
Best Freehand Piercer, Best of Atlanta
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Tens of thousands of one on one client experiences as the founder of Piercing Experience in Atlanta, GA, USA http://www.piercing.org/
*Body jewelry design and safety expert: former Member ASTM committee F04(www.astm.org)and former 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/
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Expert: Brian Skellie - 11/4/2009
Question
I got my Monroe pierced by my friend on 10/24 the next day yea it was a little swollen. I went to the store and bought me a new ring for it. I put a clear one in on 10/26 it was also okay with swelling. Well on 11/2 my lip started to get bigger&bigger i went to sleep and woke up with my lip BIG time swollen i did take out the stub b/cuz it was way in there that i couldn't see it and this morning 11/4 i put it back in and iced it and took Motrin. Is it infected or is it suppose to do that?? I have a hard spot all around the hole
Answer
Heat, swelling, redness, pain and discolored discharge are all common signs of infection. I suggest that you see a doctor right away.
The clear retainer you put in was probably not safe: neither clean enough, smooth enough or chemically stable for a piercing - most are not with the exception of autoclave sterilized quartz retainers with a silicone o-ring to hold them in place.
It is not safe to buy or insert jewelry that is not autoclave sterilized.
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