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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
Past/Present Clients
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 - 11/2/2009
Question
I am considering a forward helix piercing, but I have one concern with my lifestyle and the healing of it. I jog 3 or 4 times a week and always sweat in the area above the ear. While I shower immediately after, the sweat is on me for a good 30-40 minutes while I run. I'd be willing to not jog for a week or two after it's pierced, but would this be long enough? Is it likely this would be a bad area for me to get a piercing?
Answer
Although you will need to be particular about the aftercare http://care.piercing.org/ you should still be able to heal this. Sweat tends to cause less irritation than sleeping on the piercing, for example. Consider an absorbent headband to minimize the hassle, and make sure the area is rinsed well.
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