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.
*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/
Question I got my tragus pierced about a week ago, and it has become infected. I hit it when I woke up yesterday morning, and it was sore and throbbing for the rest of the day. The side of my face began swelling up, and the opain became unbarable, so I had to remove the bar. I visited the doctor this morning, and she confirmed that it was infected, and was perscribed a course of anit-biotics and gel to clear of the infection. But I still want to keep the piercing. And was wondering whether I sould try to put the bar back through the holes, just to keep the piercing open. And to revove it afterwords, in order to let the infection heal. But once the infection has gone, would I be able to put the bar back in permintly..?
Answer Stop by the studio, and we may be able to put the bar back in for you.
This should be easy to do for an experienced professional.
Do not attempt to do this yourself without proper autoclave sterilization and a matching tapered insertion guide. http://piercing.org/shop/ has pieces and guides that ship autoclave sterilized for your safety.
