Friday July 18th, 2008 @ 6:31 AM
My tattoo is almost a week old and has scabbing on it in some places. I just wondered if scabbing is normal, or if it is a bad sign. Whenever I search on the internet I get completely different answers! Some say scabbing is really bad, and others say that it is normal. I’m kind of nervous about it. I’m being very careful not to knock off or pick at the scabs, at any rate. Thank you for your help!
You most certainly don’t want to pick the scabs off or anything like that. How have you been taking care of your tattoo? There’s MANY different aftercare methods and some work for some people and others for other people.
But scabbing isn’t uncommon, it can happen, especially with how some tattoo artists work…Not just that but also just how some peoples bodies naturally react to being tattooed.
The best thing for you to do is to not pick, allow the scabs to naturally want to fall off. As well as keep the tattooed skin moisturized with a very mild/gentle moisturizer.
Everyone’s different and everyone has their own brands and what not, personally I find Aveeno Moisturizer (Mild/Unscented) works best for my body…
+3 / 7 votes 
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 2 Comments
Thursday July 17th, 2008 @ 2:49 PM
I have a subincision which extends to the loose skin at the front of my scrotum. I would like to extend the sub beyond the back of my scrotum which means I need a scrotal split. One way of going about this would be to do a transscrotal, then a scrotal split, then extend the sub, all in separate steps, each with a period of healing. I would like to know if it is possible to skip the transcrotal and go straight to the scrotal split. I also wonder if it is possible to do the scrotal split and sub extension at the same time, perhaps stitching the scrotal split to the split urethra instead of back to front as in a conventional scrotal split.
Doing a transcrotal for the sake of later doing a scrotal split is counterproductive. You will go through the procedure and healing of a transcrotal only to make scar tissue that will make the split more difficult. Extending the sub into the scrotum is a diifficult and potentially dangerous task. It’s worth ding it in stages to make the healing a little easier. Also, the potential for seriously dangerous and possibly fatal infections in the procedure is considerably higher than with the work you allready have done. Please take every possible precaution.
+13 / 15 votes
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Posted by Sean Philips | Permalink | Comments
Monday July 14th, 2008 @ 2:57 AM
How much does it usually cost for a clitoris piercing?
Tree Dolla Fiddy Cent from the Loch Ness Monsta down the street.
But be careful though that Loch Ness Monsta is a mean and shady individual! I remember once he showed up on my doorstep selling girl scout cookies and when I asked him how much ya know what he said?
“Tree Fiddy”
To which I replied: “God dammit Loch Ness Monsta I know its you! How dare you be showing up on my doorstep dressed as a girl scout trying to sell me cookies!”
Ok just so everyone’s clear, no I have NOT been drinking, although I might pick some up top quality rum tonight just for the sake of it.
Dear poster of this question first are you referring to a Clitoral Hood Piercing or an actual Clitoris Piercing? Know that quite often with actual Clitoris Piercings you have an increased chance of loss of feeling/sensation. However I’m inclined to believe you’re referring to the Clitoral Hood, as that’s what most women seem to refer to as their “Clitoris”.
As for your question regarding price, know that pricing varies from shop to shop. So we as QOD Staff members cannot tell you any price, as you will simply have to find a reputable studio that does excellent work and inquire about the cost.
Pricing will depend on the cost of supplies, the fee to pay the piercer as well as the cost of jewelry. Know that due to your anatomy there is no standard jewelry option as it will vary anywhere from 14ga to 12ga to 10ga and even larger gauge sizes. The reason for this is due to everyone’s anatomy being different and requiring different jewelry for different purposes.
So your best bet is like I said, visit a very reputable shop providing excellent procedure services,etc and inquire about the cost…And instead of just going with the cheapest shop or the most expensive shop, ask questions about everything and anything related to their work, how the procedure is done,etc. Then if you still feel comfortable, simply pay what the studio is asking for.
+3 / 25 votes 
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 8 Comments
Friday July 11th, 2008 @ 1:31 AM
hey
when i was 18 i opened my own tattoo shop, a few people have said this might be some sort of record and i thought you might be the guys who’d know. when i first opened i was doing everything myself, and am very proud of what ive achieved, and would be even more proud if it turned out i was one of the youngest
thanks
pinkey
If you want your ego stroked *mono-toned voice* sure you were the youngest person ever to open a business up and provide a service. You are so amazingly awesome here is your life-time supply of pure awesome. Pure awesome, been providing awesome since awesome wasn’t awesome. *end mono-toned voice*
Why does it matter if you were the youngest this, or the oldest that? Why try and achieve to boast something trivial and pointless such as this?
Age doesn’t reflect your skill…You could be the youngest owner ever and run a poorly operated business or you could have run a perfect business. The same with if you’re the oldest shop owner to ever own a shop.
What you should be more worried about is making sure your business is up to current industry standards and providing only the highest and best quality service/skill you possibly can. Because in the end that’s all that really matters, nobody cares about the how old anyone is,etc.
Focus on your business, not your age.
+14 / 52 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | Comments
Saturday July 5th, 2008 @ 12:05 AM
I was curious as to if there is a significant difference in healing, when getting microdermals inserted with a needle vs a dermal punch.
The significance of healing is more about what YOU’RE doing to care for the microdermal, not really about what technique the piercer used to get the jewelry in.
You need to follow proper body hygiene protocols, drink plenty of water, eat a well balanced diet and get plenty of sleep in order for your body to be at peak performance to heal itself. If you sway from that regiment in anyway you’re introducing complications into your life that could potentially negatively impact your piercings healing progress.
Personally one thing I am starting to advise my customers is when it comes to newly healing microdermals (even surface work), you’ll want to make sure its bandaged with a breathable bandage often (obviously making sure you are still keeping the location clean,etc) and after about a week or so to continue wearing the bandages only in situations of heightened impact (ie: sleeping, going out with friends,etc) for roughly 2-3 months. By doing so you drastically reduce the amount of impact/catching/snagging that occurs which will help anchor the microdermal a lot better and make it trouble-free….But that’s just what I personally advise my clients to do, other piercers suggestions will vary.
+1 / 9 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | Comments
Friday July 4th, 2008 @ 11:18 AM
To my disdain, I recently learned that my piercer re-uses his surgical markers from client-to-client, and is only replaced periodically.
His counter-argument was that: the alcohol prep pad kills all germs beforehand, eliminating cross-contamination. As far as I know, hepatitis B can be spread through sweat and tears, and cannot be killed by an alcohol prep pad?
The APP’s survey states that 20% of piercers re-use their surgical markers from client-to-client. Am I just being paranoid or is this really a concern?
Thanks.
Surgical markers are packaged as single use and in my opinion this should be adhered to. I also know alot of piercers that re-use surgical markers and in my opinion this is bad practice as it is unecessary considering that there are cheap alternatives such as a toothpick/cocktail stick and gentian violet. The risks are relatively low with regards to intact skin but mucous membrane? Hmm… does he use the same marker for genital piercings and oral piercings? I think some of us can be guilty of going a little OTT when it comes to some of our practices but with something like this the alternative is cheap and completely eliminates any risk, however small, of cross-contamination. So yeah, surgical markers are Old School and completely unecessary in todays piercing industry.
+12 / 16 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | 2 Comments
Monday June 30th, 2008 @ 11:28 AM
do you have to be to get the monroe done, without parental consent?
PLEEEASE SAY 16! haha.
my moms already taken me to get my belly button,
and she says she dont care if i get it, she just doesnt want to like go through the whole process again?
i dont know. ha
I can say 16 if that’s what you want to hear, but the reality is, that’s not always the age.
Age of consent policies within shops often vary based on the city/state they are in, as well as simply what they say they want to do.
Know that if you’re in an area that requires parental permission for anyone under the age of 18, you’re going to need your mom to sign the consent form every single time. However some places allow individuals 16 years of age or older to sign their own consent forms.
The best way to have your question answered is to call a experienced/reputable studio up and inquire about their age of consent laws.
+11 / 11 votes 
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 7 Comments
Friday June 27th, 2008 @ 3:34 PM
how do i stretch from 1 to 1.5 without blowin’ out ?
Slowly.
+76 / 96 votes
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Posted by Derek Lowe | Permalink | 14 Comments
Tuesday June 24th, 2008 @ 11:26 AM
I went and got my wrist pierced today and i’m really pleased with it. However, i was just wondering what the chances are of it getting infected, or my body rejecting it? I had my nose pierced a while back and had a tiny lump come on it a few months after it went after while, i’ve had my ears done about 8 times and they have all been fine. Thanks
I can’t give you specific answers to your questions. The answers depend on a number of factors - how you were pierced, the jewellery that was used, the aftercare regime you were advised to follow, lifestyle, general state of health etc etc. These are all questions that you should have asked your piercer BEFORE you were pierced!
+9 / 13 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | 3 Comments
Monday June 23rd, 2008 @ 3:28 PM
Hi,
My earlobes are stretched to 1 1/4″ and I would like to either shrink them considerably (to perhaps 1/4″ or less) or close them completely. What are my options for ear reconstruction? Can you recommend anyone in the New York area?
Thank you.
Your only real options are going to have them surgically altered. This has become a very common, and not terribly expensive procedure, performed by plastic surgeons. There are a variety of non-medical practitioners that offer this service as well.
You may want to contact Brian Decker. He is modification practitioner in New York City and should be able to provide you some additional information.
+5 / 7 votes
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Posted by Derek Lowe | Permalink | 1 Comment
