Wednesday June 10th, 2009 @ 2:29 PM
This modification is kind of out there; I’ve never even heard of anyone trying it before.
I want to implant a container under my skin that can be opened. Assuming it is possible, how much storage space do you think could be done? Matchbook? Hide-a-Key sized? Somehow the skin would have to be kept apart so I could open the container. Should I be reconsidering this?
I had a similar idea years ago. I wanted to make a knife sheath out of implant grade teflon, similar to the one’s that are common and made of kydex. The sheath would be implanted in my inner forerm It would have been a cross between transdermal and subdermal. I ran this idea by Steve Haworth, back when he was still pretty much the only reputable person for implants of any sort. He tossed the dea around a bit but ended up deciding it was unfeasible, at leat at that time. In my experience with transdermals, both in having six and in removing dozens if not hundreds on other people, I definitely do not think what you want is feasable with current techniques. That’s not to say it is impossible, but for the time being at least, I consider it highly improbable. However, I am hopeful, that this kind of procedure can and will be perfected at some point.
+8 / 10 votes 
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Posted by Sean Philips | Permalink | 1 Comment
Thursday June 4th, 2009 @ 2:57 PM
How do you get dermal anchors to unscrew, I can’t get either of mine out. Could that mean something is wrong?
Lots of time this is a result of your bodies secretions getting into the threading and “cementing” it. If this is the case a warm water soak can often break it down enough so that it can be removed. If this doesn’t work, it could be cross threaded or just really tight. In either case I recommend seeing a piercer experienced in microdermals. If you are too rough with it you can easily break through the tissue anchoring it in place and/or enlarge the pocket it rest in (which could lead to abscessing).
+12 / 18 votes
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Posted by Sean Philips | Permalink | Comments
Saturday May 30th, 2009 @ 4:20 PM
Dear BME. i am intrested in tongue splitting i have been for some time now. and since i am currently under the legal age to be done by a piercer and i cannot wait till im 18.(i know i should wait to see if i mature bla bla nonsence:)) anyway i have decided to just pierce my tongue and then use the binding method.what i was wondering is do i have too bind over a few weeks or even a few days of time..or could i if i could handle the pain could i bind it over one nights time? has anyone ever done that? thanks:)
I had considered not posting this- usually things like this I just delete.
But to illustrate the point why people generally get frustrated with younger people interested in body modification, I chose to just let’er rip.
First off, you misspelled nonsense. Secondly, you’ve shown a lack of any sort of responsibility that would in any way, shape or form make me want to give you any advice.
When I say “ugh… kids today”… this is who I mean.
+77 / 85 votes
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Posted by Shawn Porter | Permalink | 6 Comments
Saturday May 30th, 2009 @ 4:18 PM
I’m not sure if someone asked this or not, I searched for it, on here and on google.
But I was wondering if you knew of a place in Reno, Nevada where I could get my toungue split?
I’ve been searching but I can’t find anything that answers that question.
If you’re searching and can’t find anything, it’s likely because local laws prohibit the procedure. Which would make it where a practitioner able to do something like a tongue splitting wouldn’t advertise.
Were I you, I’d join a site like our own IAM.bmezine.com and start networking with people. You never know what might happen.
+7 / 9 votes
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Posted by Shawn Porter | Permalink | 1 Comment
Saturday April 25th, 2009 @ 3:20 PM
I am considering getting microdermal implants, but I want to make sure I can get the jewellery I want beforehand. I am specifically looking for large spikes or jewellery which resembles horns. I have been searching online but all I can find are discs and small spikes.
Does anyone have any suggestions for online sources for such jewellery?
Thanks in advance.
All of the top manufacturers use an industry standard threading, so for most dermal anchors all you need to find is a 14 ga threaded end in the shape and size you want. If you are looking for a rather large spike I recommend also going with a larger microdermal, Anatometal makes them as large as 8 ga. Using one of these will provide a stronger base for the weight of the larger end. I also advise getting the spike made out of titanium (if you are desiring metal) as it will be lighter. Also, you could have bone horns made or pretty much whatever you desire if you want to spend a little more for custom pieces. Your piercer should be able to do all the groundwork for getting you whatever you want, if they can’t I’d be afraid to let them pierce me.
PS: I would still heal the micros with disc or other low profile ends and use the horns as a day time piece once it is healed.
+8 / 10 votes
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Posted by Sean Philips | Permalink | Comments
Tuesday March 17th, 2009 @ 4:29 PM
i have a zero gauge pa and want to turn it into a meato. would cutting from the hole to the tip work cause my pa is a little shallow. wan what is the healing time for this prodecure
The stretched piercing channel will likely make a good base for a meatotomy.
Depending on what method you use, healing time for the procedure is pretty quick- week/two weeks. Just depends on all the normal factors- technique, your health and general ability to heal, etc.
+5 / 5 votes 
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Posted by Shawn Porter | Permalink | Comments
Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 @ 3:06 PM
Hey, I would love to get my tongue split for many reasons. I am no stranger to modification, and I would love to have one. Here is the kicker: I am currently a music student in Ohio, and I have scholarships for my tuba playing. Has anyone EVER heard of brass players with split tongues? It would either make me unable to play (not an option right now), or ungodly good. If you have EVER heard of this, please let me know. I have never been able to find a brass player with a tongue split to ask them about it. Maybe this is not an option for me during undergrad, but I don’t want to try it until I find atleast ONE person who has attempted it. Thanks so much! - Raskin666
I am just replying in hopes someone will see this and can answer for you as I am rather curious myself.
+10 / 10 votes
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Posted by Sean Philips | Permalink | 8 Comments
Tuesday January 27th, 2009 @ 9:42 PM
Dear BME, I am writing because my tongue web is getting in the way of my desired third tongue piercing. I have been thinking about getting my tongue web cut for a while now and have met my potential artist, the only thing standing in the way of my decision are the facts. I have been unable to find any sites listing specific risks or factors involved in the process. Any information you could give about the risks, ect would be greatly appreciated. I plan on asking my artist as well but a second opinion is always comforting.
Lingual frenectomies are very common. My physician offered me the procedure as a child since my tongue web is quite pronounced and he was concerned it may affect my speech later on (It didn’t) Many piercing clients, like yourself, often seek out a doctor or a body modification artist to remove the tongue web for the very purpose of having a tongue piercing.
I would urge you to seek out a practitioner who is experienced in the procedure, firstly. With any surgery there are always risk factors. However, risks associated with the removal of a tongue web are minimal. If you removed yours, you likely wouldn’t even miss it.
+12 / 12 votes
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Posted by Lexci Million | Permalink | 6 Comments
Monday September 29th, 2008 @ 5:49 PM
Ok…heres my question. I split my tongue awhile ago, maybe 4 months or so and everything is great…..I love my tongue and all that i can do but there is one problem…I can no longer blow bubble gum bubbles. Sounds silly but I really used to enjoy that and I was wondering if anyone else has had any difficulty blowing bubbles with a split tongue and if its even possible after the split to blow bubble gum bubbles. Thanks 
Can’t hurt to ask:
Ok folks… feedback time!
+15 / 17 votes
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Posted by Shawn Porter | Permalink | 13 Comments
Tuesday September 16th, 2008 @ 1:41 PM
I’m planning for a corset piercing down my back with microdermal anchors. I understand that microdermals are pretty much permanent and require surgical removal. While I don’t plan on having my microdermals removed, I was just wondering, when people do have them removed, is the procedure as ‘bloody’ as transdermal implant removal?
From my research, I understand that microdermals were created as the ‘less-permanent’ form of transdermals, and I know both have to be surgically removed. Just wondering if there’s any differences between the removal procedures?
The difference in procedures for removal of the two are huge and not even comparable, really. Surface Anchors do not need to be surgically removed. They don’t slide out like a regular piercing might, but they’re tiny and they come out with minimal difficulty.
For that reason, the removal of them isn’t going to be nearly as bloody or invasive as a transdermal removal.
+13 / 15 votes
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Posted by Lexci Million | Permalink | 3 Comments
