Tuesday August 5th, 2008 @ 12:42 PM
hello.
im 14 and have my nose, belly, tragus and a few piercings in my ears. i was just wondering which of these would feel somethng like a lip if any?
im getting it done in december and would just like to be prepared.
Put simply.. none. They are not lips. This is a question that nobody can really give you an accurate answer to as even someone with the same piercing may not experience what others do. Pain, discomfort, sensation etc are subjective and highly personal and many other factors feature highly in nociception (the experience of pain) such as headspace, menstrual cycles, lifestyle, state of health etc etc. The thing to remember is that piercing discomfort is wholly dealable otherwise nobody would ever have more than one piercing. It’s more the fear of not knowing what to expect that you have to suck up and push through.
+15 / 23 votes 
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | 5 Comments
Tuesday August 5th, 2008 @ 12:36 PM
well i just got off the phone with one of my friends and hes flippen out over one of his earlobes, he stretched with hot topic silicone (i know bad idea not only because its risky with silicone but hot topics silicone is the poorest quality i have ever seen) and he said theirs a layer of skin missing blood and pus he also said his ear is a crimson red i advised sea salt down stretching and steel plugs i just wanted to see if their was anything you could advise im gonna try to get a pic of it tommorow to show you what im dealing with
This is probably the most frequently covered topic in AskBME. There are countless similar questions that have been answered by myself and my fellow panel members. A quick search will bring it all up again. So to recap.. remove the jewellery totally, advise your friend to do twice daily seasalt soaks and not to attempt to put any jewellery in the piercings until they have completely recovered and then to start again at whatever size easily slides in. Slap your friend upside their head for using substandard jewellery and advise using something like PTFE, good quality steel or titanium and NOT silicone or organics and tell them to do a quick bit of research into how to stretch correctly and safely to achieve good, healthy results.
+7 / 13 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | Comments
Tuesday August 5th, 2008 @ 12:25 PM
I’m looking into getting a Christina piercing. I’ve wandered through the BME experiences and the encyclopedia. I noticed it said that Christinas reject easily in women with a smooth pubic mound. How can I work out if my pubic mound would be able to handle this piercing? What should I look for?
And then it also says that surface bars or curved barbells can be used. Which would be the better option and would one work better on a specific ‘anatomy’ than the other?
Thanks in advance
That’s kind of a tricky one to try and explain. Some women have a noticeable ‘lip’ or ’step’ where the outer labia start to form. It makes the area quite pinchable and therefore can accomodate a curved barbell quite adequately. My personal preference is to use an ‘L’ shaped surface bar but some piercers have had good results using curved barbells. If you don’t have a noticeable lip then I would opt for a regular surface bar. The same considerations should be taken as with any surface piercing - movement, lifestyle etc. Your best bet is to find a piercer with a certain amount of experience in piercings of this nature and book in for a consultation (most piercers offer this service free of charge with no obligation). They will be able to advise you better having had a chance to see for themselves.
+8 / 8 votes 
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | 2 Comments
Monday August 4th, 2008 @ 7:47 PM
I have had an 8g PA for about 2 months now and so far it has been fairly pain free and all. Yesterday I noticed when I was sleeping that there was some pain at the area of my urethra that the piercing exits out of when I laid on my stomach. I didnt think too much about it until later in the day when I went to take a piss and it was like i was pissing razorblades. Fast forward to this morning the pain when urinating is still there although it has been a bit more bearable but there was a tiny bit of discharge from the tip of my penis which conerns me. I cleaned the piercing/area with a mild soap and I have been doing some saline soaks here and there throughout the morning but the pain is still present and going to the bathroom still has me swearing and cringing. I was just wondering what the possible issues could be and what the best route would be to take as far as treatment.
Unless you’re dealing with some sort of sexually transmitted disease, it sounds to me like you irritated (maybe even tore) your piercing and/orurethra. You will know better than anyone if you’ve been doing anything recently that might have contributed to that. I would suggest seeing how it is in another day or so. If there isn’t any improvement, or the situation gets worse, a trip the doctor would be in order, I’d say.
+4 / 8 votes
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Posted by Derek Lowe | Permalink | 4 Comments
Monday August 4th, 2008 @ 6:09 PM
I have some scaring on my wrist from self injury. I would really like to get a tattoo on my wrist but i am worried about the scar tissue. is it possible to tattoo over scar tissue?
It’s definitely possible to effectively tattoo over scar tissue.
Scar tissue can be more difficult for the artist to work with as the the tissue is thinner and more delicate than non-damaged tissue. Linework through scartissue can often blow out under the tattoo and ruin the piece completely.
First of all, you need to find an artist who’s confident in his or her skills to be able to work with the area.
Secondly, you may find you’ll need to have a higher detailed tattoo over the scar (like a leaf or flower, etc) as opposed to something flat (like tribal or solid, untextured linework or shading) because the scar will show through just solid colour.
A reputable tattooer will be able to help you pick out the best design for the area and to cover the scar up completely.
+12 / 12 votes
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Posted by Lexci Million | Permalink | Comments
Sunday August 3rd, 2008 @ 8:45 PM
I recently lost my beloved dog who I’d had since I was 7. I am considering a memorial paw print tattoo and have been trying to come to a conclusion about whether including her cremation ashes in the tattoo ink is a good idea or not.
In my reasearch, I’ve read a lot saying that it’s considered to be safe. However, it also seems that it is difficult to find an artist willing to mix a small amount of ash into tattoo ink. If it’s a relatively safe practice, why the hesitation? Also, I’ve heard of people baking ashes for an additional few hours at a high temperature in their oven just before the tattoo- is this a good precaution to take?
Thanks in advance!
I’ve worked with a few artists who have done this for people; a handful of times total. In all the cases I can remember, the ashes were those of relatives or friends…no animals. I doubt there is really any appreciable difference between the two.
I can’t speak with any scientific authority, but I don’t see where it should cause a problem. If the ashes are a result of a proper creamation, there will be no harmful pathogens present in the ashes. None of the artists I’ve worked with ever reported hearing about any problems from their clients.
At the same time, while it is probably safe, you also have to respect the artists’ decision to not use something in the tattooing process that they are unsure of or are at all uncomfortable with. Most tattoo artists with respect for their craft and their clients have a sense of responsibility when it comes to the healing and longevity of the tattoo. Many artists may also want to avoid doing it from a legal point of view. If something does go wrong as a result of using the ashes, many people will start looking for someone to blame, instead of taking personal responsibility for the choice they made.
So while it may not seem like a big deal to you, you aren’t the only person involved in the process.
I also have a feeling you’ll be able to find someone willing to include the ashes if you continue your search.
+19 / 19 votes
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Posted by Derek Lowe | Permalink | 35 Comments
Sunday August 3rd, 2008 @ 10:18 AM
Hey,
I’m considering getting a pubic piercing but i just have a question or two about it. First - rejection. Whilst I am aware all piercings carry that risk is this a commonly rejected piercing or merely a bit of migration? Secondly - jewellery. Barbell or surface bar? Surface bar seems like it might be a good idea as it would put less stress on the fistula exits but I may be talking out of my ass. It might be a negative sexually though?
Thanks for any info.
Migration and Rejection will vary from individual to individual. So as always its to be considered a 50/50 call on this matter, in all cases. Because even if the technique of insertion was correct and the right jewelry was used,etc. It heavily also falls upon the clients ability to properly care for the piercing, as well as just how your body wants to react to the jewelry being there.
Personally I would say a surface barbell would indeed be the ideal jewelry option to wear.
Of course in terms of “sexually” the negative would be: 1) you’d have to either abstain from sex for awhile to give your piercing the best chance it can to heal. 2) OR be very gentle and try not to cause too much trauma/impact to the piercing during the act. Of course sometimes with some people, #2 just is not an option 
+6 / 8 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 5 Comments
Sunday August 3rd, 2008 @ 10:13 AM
Filed under: Nose
i want to get my septum pierced
ive made the appointment
but i need to be sure of something can i hide it
so it is completely invisable?
(hiding from parents)
and what bar would be the best for this?
Septum Retainers are what you’re looking for.
They come in various types of materials: Steel, Titanium, Quartz Glass, Niobium.
When inserted into the septum you flip the jewelry up and leave it there and it appears as if you’re not even pierced.
That is the ideal jewelry for what you’re looking to achieve, hiding the septum piercing,etc.
Hope this helps 
+7 / 19 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 2 Comments
Sunday August 3rd, 2008 @ 4:26 AM
I have been wondering for a while if there are tattoos that are made in skin color so they can cover up blemishes, birthmarks, etc, and hide natural discoloration of the skin. Or also, like I naturally have fairly pink cheeks, and I was wondering if it is possible to instead of wearing foundations all the time, just to get a skin colored tattoo, to cover up the pinkness, even if it doesn’t look 100% natural, or to get tattooed a darker color, kind of like a fake tan, but a permanent fake tan. If that even possible?
-Thankyou
Your best option is to do the research and find the best Cosmetic Tattooist you can possibly find and ask them about such a procedure.
I do vaguely remember watching on a number of “medical miracle” type shows that they would do various laser treatments and even cosmetic tattoo treatments on individuals with various pigment discolorations problems,etc.
Realistically provided there’s no other serious health concern and its just a pigment discoloration, there wouldn’t be any problem with tattooing the area to blend a more natural looking color. However you’d really want to find the best possible cosmetic tattoo artist who can accomplish this. Also look into various other methods like correcting skin pigment with lasers,etc. Those too are viable options that are often available in many cosmetic surgery establishments.
+9 / 15 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 1 Comment
Saturday August 2nd, 2008 @ 10:10 PM
Filed under: Ear
I just got a conch orbital piercing yesterday, and I was wondering if it was a good idea for the piercer to use one ring for both holes. Will this put too much pressure on the piercings as they heal? If so, should I get it changed to two separate rings? Also, I noticed that there is a small bump at the top of the top hole (you can see it in the picture a little bit), and I was wondering if this is the beginning of a keloid, hypertrophic scarring, etc. or if it might just be some of the skin that got pushed through with the needle.
I guess I would stop just short of saying it was a bad idea for the piercer to start the piercing with one piece of jewelry. Many piercers do, and many people experience pretty uneventful healing periods. However, having the piercings done with two separate pieces of jewelry (I would suggest small barbells) is almost guaranteed to lead to faster, more-comfortable healing.
The fact that there seems to be a bump on the piercing after only a couple of days is also pretty concerning. It’s possible that the bump is simply some dislodged skin that needs to be pressed back against the cartilage. However, it’s possible that it’s an indication that something is off with those piercings and it’s putting quite a bit of pressure on the tissue. If that is what’s going on, and it’s not corrected soon, you are going to be find yourself with a very sore, very unhappy piercing/ear.
+10 / 12 votes
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Posted by Derek Lowe | Permalink | 2 Comments
