Monday May 14th, 2012 @ 1:46 AM
I was just curious to see how long it was actually possible to keep sutures in and if it could be used as a permanent body modification.
Sutures are usually made from a very thin biocompatible material, which means that over time they will eventually migrate out of your body causing little lines of scarification.
Russ Foxx actually did something similar a while ago, with a heart shape - check it out!
So it can’t really be done, sorry. 
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Saturday May 12th, 2012 @ 4:17 PM
ive dreamed about being a piercer/brander since i was 10, and ive been thinking about it more seriously latly, and have a few questions.
1. is it a hard business to get into without knowing anyone?
2. i was thinking of attending Fakir Intensives, how would you look at a certificate from them if you were an employer? are they worth it and respected (seems yes to me)?
3. is there any other information i should know before i pursue this as a career? im fine blood and everything
We get alot of these questions involving apprenticeships but since you mentioned Fakir I figured I’d help you out.
1. Yes, it can be hard to get into the industry without knowing someone. It is very easy to get to know someone though. Develop a relationship with your piercer by getting pierced, bringing friends to get pierced and just hanging out.
2.Fakir intensives is a wonderful program and a definite gold star when trying to find an apprenticeship. The workshop alone is not enough to start piercing though.
3.There is plenty of information available here on BME on what to expect from an apprenticeship. You should get your first aide/CPR certifications along with a blood borne pathogens class. Hepatitis vaccinations are also a definite must.
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Tuesday May 8th, 2012 @ 2:48 AM
I’ve seen a similar posting here, and many others on the internet with no solution so far. I had both nipples professionally pierced at 17. Took them out at 22 due to recurring infection on one. I’m now 32 and in the 10 years they’ve been out there has never stopped being a thick, white discharge from the entry/exit points that comes out of the duct on the front too, when squeezed. It has a foul odor. Sometimes there’s a little, sometimes there’s a lot.
Is there a way to clean these piercings so that they will heal completely and this issue will stop? It’s really embarrassing and makes me self-conscious when I’m with my partner.
The thick white discharge is called ’sebum’ (not to be mistaken with any other similar sounding words). It’s a natural build up of dead skin cells and oil found all over your body.
Think of the oil that is always on your fingers, the only difference is that the skin inside the piercing doesn’t have a way to let it out - so it builds up.
It’s a totally normal thing for your body to do and you shouldn’t feel self-conscious of it. Saying that you could go to a piercer and get them to re-pierce them (with no jewellery afterwards), causing a break in the fistula which should allow the open tissue to ’seal’ and getting rid of the hole all together. Sometimes this works well, other times it just hurts, bleeds and does nothing.
Apart from putting jewellery back in them (opening up the hole and allowing the sebum to secrete out normally), you will most likely always have the issue.
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Sunday May 6th, 2012 @ 3:38 PM
a friend of mine is trying to sell off some books but he doesn’t know what price to ask.
4ex of “I Am The Strength Of Art, with portraits by Philip Barbosa. 1999, limited edition of 500 with VCD included” and a fifth ex without cd
“ModCon: The Secret World of Extreme Body Modification, with portraits by Philip Barbosa. 2002, first printing 2500 copies”
unread and still in plastic
Sounds like you should ask Philip Barbosa
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Sunday May 6th, 2012 @ 1:03 PM
I have had the left side of my lower lip pierced for 4 weeks now and am constantly biting it and when I smile, it sticks out a lot. I know it will stick out, but it shouldn’t too much, right? I smile a lot and feel a bit self conscious. I love the piercing and it healed up fine, tho I still get crusties and am always cleaning my piercing. I am wondering if downsizing will help with the sticking out of the stud, or if I should opt for a lip ring?
peace and love,
sara
Rings are never a good idea for lip piercings, until they are FULLY healed (usually a couple months minimum).
If it is sticking out like crazy, your best bet would be to go back to your piercer and get them to downsize your bar. Usually this can only be done after 4-6 weeks, as the tissue will still be inflamed slightly - a sticking out bar is better than a sinking in one!
Crusties (lymph) usually indicates that you are still in your healing phase, so be very careful not to play with it and take care not to bite it while eating.
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Saturday May 5th, 2012 @ 4:51 AM
I have been a diaper lover for all my life, and the latest years lived 24/7 with it. The last year I have lived with an stent bypassing the bladdersphincter making permanent leakage. I need to get in touch with a doctor willing to implant a permanent stent like a Urolume. Wher could I find a doctor like that in Europe.
This is out of the realm of BMEzine I’m afraid, best bet would be to search through the medical community for a doctor to perform this procedure for you.
You may find others on BME (specifically IAM) who have had the same or similar operations done in your area and ask them for a reputable surgeon.
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Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 @ 9:17 AM
I’ve had my industrial pierced for almost a year now, and it doesn’t seem to be healing at all. Mainly, people (as in my boyfriend) always accidentally grab/touch/hit my ear - and now I’ve got some nasty looking hypertrophic scars. The main ‘bump’ that I’m having issues with is on the back of my ear. I was wondering two things: what is the best way in treating hypertrophic scars? and is my piercing even worth keeping? I was debating just taking it out and re-piercing it. What do you think?
I would suggest to do warm chamomile herbal tea bag soaks as part of your daily cleaning routine to help them go down and back to normal, but that will only fix the scar tissue - not stop it from forming again.
To stop it from coming back again, try your hardest to sleep flat on your back. Try sleeping with sunglasses on (seriously, it stops you from turning over) or positioning hard pillows (or cushions) to either side so you physically are unable to roll over.
I don’t think taking it out and re-doing it is a good idea, you will have the same problems all over again (usually worse) and you will waste time and money.
Another good idea would be to change the bar to two separate posts. Separate bars will really help with the healing and let you focus on each of them separately.
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Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 @ 9:07 AM
My friend and I are looking to get some new piecings- he wants a pair of snakebites, I want my tongue done. I’ve had my ears pierced before and my friend used to have snakebites, but had to take them out because they refused to heal (we think the issue may have been fiddling/overcleaning). We’re looking to save a little money and buy the jewelry ahead of time rather then paying extra at the shop, so my question is this: What should we look for, material and size-wise when choosing jewelry? Where would be a good place to buy? Should we even really bother buying outside of the shop? Please and thank you!
Most piercers will only want to pierce with their own jewellery so they can ensure that is of high quality and at a size/gauge that they prefer to use for fast healing. I personally don’t pierce anyone with anything but internally threaded g23 titanium from reputable manufactures.
You may find that most studios have a ‘BYO’ charge to clean, ultrasonic and sterilize the jewellery.
Saying that, some piercers don’t mind - but I would check with them first.
For lip piercings, personally I only use 14gx10mm labret posts with a 5mm back plate.
For tongue piercings, again I only use 12gx19mm barbells with 5mm balls on both sides.
Many piercers often do lip piercings at 16g or 14g as well as tongues at 14g, however as everyone has their own preference - ask your piercer first.
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Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 @ 8:42 AM
Now, I see all the questions about what isn’t safe for making plugs out of. So, what is safe for making plugs? Is silicone?
Silicone, although technically is ’safe’ in your body, can be really bad for wearing in your ears. It’s sticky porous nature makes it ‘grab’ onto the inside of the ears and many people react badly to the material.
To make DIY plugs, the best (and really only easy to do) material would be wood. You can use nearly any natural wood, there are some that are poisonous (check online) and you don’t want anything treated.
Another nice material to work with is PTFE, its very very soft and biocompatible. If you have access to a laith, you’ll be in DIY plug heaven.
Stay well clear of any acrylics (plastics) and unless you are really experienced in glass making, don’t attempt to make anything from pyrex/glass.
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Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 @ 8:19 AM
I’m really interested in doing a saline injection temporary breast enlargement. do you know of any professionals who do this in the southern California area?
Before anyone reading this response freaks out, saline is totally safe
(when its sterile saline and performed by a professional) to be injected
and your body reabsorbs it surprisingly quickly.
My first suggestion would be to ask around your local BDSM community, as
its a procedure that isn’t really done that frequently in the ‘medical
community’. Ask them if they know any professional practitioners that have
performed (safely) the procedure in the past and get in contact with them
directly.
As always, ask to see a portfolio of their work and make sure you are 100%
comfortable with their advice, experience and professionalism.
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