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
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
Thursday July 24th, 2008 @ 2:03 AM
Hey guys,
I’m kind of using you as a (close to) last resort. I really hope you can help me.
I’m looking for someone in/near/traveling to Alberta, or somewhere near it, that is competent in splitting tongues. I’ve searched BME and Google for practitioners, and the few that I’ve found refuse to respond to me (for reasons I’m unaware of).
I’d prefer to go to a cosmetic or dental surgeon, but I haven’t been able to find any of those willing to do this either.
Any help anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks guys.
There are a lot of reputable studios in Edmonton, Alberta who may be able to direct you to an artist who can do a tongue split. I would suggest you call around (or better yet, visit) a couple of them and you should get the answer you’re looking for. Many artists who can do this kind of procedure are uncomfortable corresponding via anonymous email do to the nature of this particular modification.
+4 / 6 votes
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Posted by Lexci Million | Permalink | Comments
Wednesday May 21st, 2008 @ 2:21 PM
Hi, im interested in having a hood split, but im not sure on how to go about getting one. I was wondering who i would contact to get such a proceedure.
Thanks.
x
There are obvious advantages to being a BME/Extreme member- one of which is access to the Hood Splitting section. In said section one might find the names of practitioners who do this particular modification, as most people wouldn’t and don’t openly advertise it.
+4 / 12 votes
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Posted by Shawn Porter | Permalink | Comments
Monday April 28th, 2008 @ 12:54 AM
I’m looking to get my tongue split by an oral surgeon. Before I start contacting doctors I wanted to ask here and see if anyone know of any oral surgeons in NY (more specifically on long island if possible) that would do it. If no one does know of anyone what would be the best way to go about asking? I was also going to get my wisdom teeth pulled would it be best to ask when I call to make an appointment for that (I figured it would be best to do the split and pull my teeth at the same time if they are willing to do it )?
Unfortunately the chances of finding a doctor to say: “Yes I will split your tongue for you” over the phone,etc is going to be non-existent.
When you’re booking the appointment for your wisdom teeth, don’t toss into the convo: “Oh yeah and I’d like to have my tongue split too, while were there.”
Ultimately its about tactfully slipping the concept into the doctors mind, when you are face to face. So book your appointment for your wisdom teeth. Normally when you book the appointment its for a consultation so the Oral Surgeon can see the situation before the teeth extraction. I’d say if anything during that consultation regarding your teeth, bring it casually up to them privately. Discuss the matter with them and see what they say, and ask many many “why” questions if they refuse. Now that doesn’t just mean you keep saying: “But why not?” Instead just think up logical responses to what they say to you.
Also I’d strongly advise looking into the law aspect and using that as a grounds for them to actually do it. Find out what cities/states have banned tongue splitting procedures, unless performed by a licensed practitioner,etc. Armed with that information bring all the research up to the oral surgeon,etc.
Another avenue is consulting with Plastic/Cosmetic/Re-Constructive Surgeons. You don’t have to specifically state what you want the Plastic/Cosmetic Surgeon to do for you, until you meet them. If asked just inform them that there’s a couple things you’d like to talk to the practitioner about in regards to possible work,etc. Then when in the room the Plastic/Cosmetic/Re-Constructive Surgeon and yourself can go over the idea of splitting your tongue.
Know that ultimately these people are going to quite possibly label you with the crazy labeller. But by getting yourself informed and educated and handling yourself in a mature manner, you might just prove them wrong.
+7 / 7 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 1 Comment
Wednesday February 13th, 2008 @ 11:20 PM
hello
im from iowa city, iowa and im planing on getting my tongue split in a medical Environment. how do i find some one suited for this task?
Hi,
I to am someone who is very interested in obtaining a tongue split, but like you I’d like to go the medical environment avenue. The hard part is based on various rules and regulations the medical world is bound by in the USA, not to mention the medical practitioners personal beliefs (ie: even though you want a procedure and are sane, a doctor can try to veto it with their own ethical/moral/personal beliefs reasons).
I am unsure of Iowa’s laws however I do know various states in the US have laws in place that prohibit the procedure of a Tongue Split being performed by anyone that isn’t a medical practitioner. In my eyes this gives individuals who desire a tongue split, a loop hole they can actually cite. Because if the state is declaring the procedure has to be done by a medical practitioner, that means there is no reason for them to refuse the procedure.
As a plastic surgeon in the movie Modify said, just flipped a bit to make a point: “By telling me what I(average every day person) can’t do. You are essentially telling me (the plastic surgeons) what I CAN do.”
So first and foremost I’d suggest get yourself educated on the Iowa state laws regarding Tongue Splits, if they have any. From there locate a reputable plastic/re-constructive surgeon and have a consultation with them. Make sure you have any and all of the information you researched on you so you can cite it, etc (ie: if there IS a law prohibiting tongue split procedures by non-medical practitioners). Because by educating yourself on this matter and really looking into it, will eliminate the “they’re nuts!” attitude they might usually brandish someone with. However certain medical practitioners will always have that view potentially, based on their own personal beliefs.
Another avenue to potentially look into is Oral Surgeons as well, as they are also another option to sit down and discuss the matter with…I just originally stated Plastic Surgeons because I know of non-American ones that are willing to perform the procedure if someone wants their tongue split.
But as I said, in states that have specific tongue split laws, there can be loop holes around the legal system that will enable to medical practitioner to perform the procedure. Which I personally feel SHOULD be a procedure available via plastic surgeons,etc. Because with the amount of implants, lifts, removals,etc they do on a daily basis, I personally think a tongue split would be a much more simple and easy procedure for them.
You might be met with some resistance in regards to the medical practitioner front, so be prepared for that. But if you don’t educate yourself on the laws and search out a medical practitioner, you simply will never know unless you try…right?
+1 / 1 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | Comments
Thursday November 15th, 2007 @ 1:43 PM
I am seriously considering a tongue splitting using the scalping method and the only worry i have is how it affects speech. I realize that while it is healing my speech will be affected but i am wondering how badly it affects speech fully healed.
Thanks
Jacob
The degree to which tongue splitting affects speech varies from person-to-person. Most people who have their tongue split end up having no noticeable difference in their speech once things have healed and they have adjusted to the split. Some people experience a small difference in their speech, but even the it’s often so slight that only they, or people that know them really well, will even notice.
+1 / 1 votes
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