Monday October 5th, 2009 @ 10:09 AM
i got my lip pierced over about a month ago and the healing process has been ok.. but i have developed this small bump by my lip piercing its painless and it does not seem to be infected..also i clean it corectly sometimes it would shrink down to a smaller size but then get bigger when its irritated. i think its because one time my freind accidently hit my lip piercing and after that the bump developed..what is it and what should i do? also my lip piercin seems to be healing alot slower than my freinds
i just hope its nothing bad i really love my lip piercing and dont plan on taking it out:)
From the picture I’d say that the ring is too small. You can see the indentation in the top pf your lip. I am not a fan of piercing with rings from the onset. Initial piercings should be done with an oversized labret stud and downsized between two to three weeks later. If a ring is desired I would advise not having one fitted until four months after the initial piercing. Lip piercings take an average of four to six months to fully heal.
I would suggest you switch out your ring for a sterile labret stud as I’m pretty sure the hypertrophic scarring you are experiencing is a result of inappropriate jewellery perpetuated by the knock you recieved. Don’t use your friends as a benchmark for healing as there are alot of factors that influence the nature of such a process. Healing is a very individual thing.
+4 / 6 votes 
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Sunday October 4th, 2009 @ 7:14 PM
I know the question of how much/what to tip your tattoo artist has been covered extensively, but this question is a little different. It seems a lot of people prefer personalized or thoughful tips instead of money. My next tattoo will be my largest and my first time with this artist. I don’t feel like I know him well enough to get something personal/special yet. How do you get something for someone you don’t really know?
In this case, monetary compensation is probably best.
But while you’re getting this tattoo… look around their station. Get to know them over the course of the big tattoo and you’ll figure out what they dig.
+6 / 6 votes 
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Posted by Shawn Porter | Permalink | 1 Comment
Thursday October 1st, 2009 @ 8:42 PM
Hola,
I remember a thorough discussion of occlusive dressings on Ask BME once upon a time. I’m attempting it as an aftercare method currently, though it’s difficult to dig up any information on it, even searching in regard to burn aftercare and other medical internet sources. A general description is present enough, but I want details!
Currently I’m using plastic wrap, medical tape, Badger Evolving Skin Balm, and very very diluted Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap. To clean, I pour lots of warm water over my tattoos from a pitcher. Then I slowly pour one last pitcher-full, with less than 1/4 teaspoon of Bronner’s soap, gently touching. After briefly air-drying, I apply a thin but thorough layer of Badger Balm. I lay plastic wrap across my tattoo and trim excess. The entire edge of the wrap gets medical taped.
Besides EVOO, castor oil, and beeswax, the balm contains
Rose Hip (strengthens connective tissue, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, commonly used to heal scars & burns, mad VitC&A),
Seabuckthorn Berry (promote cell tissue regeneration, antioxidant, mad VitA&E, effective healing of burns),
Calendula (anti-viral, anti-genotoxic and anti-inflammatory, heavily trusted for healing skin),
Lavender (antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, but cytotoxic and increases photosensitivity when topically applied),
Roman Chamomile (antiseptic, antibiotic),
Gum Benzoin (fixative),
Rose Oil (hemostatic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent)
And, of course, Dr. Bronner’s contains astringents and many things with positive skin healing effects. Though it’s SUPER drying which is why I diluted it so much.
My submission here is two-fold, to initiate search-able discussion on occlusive bandaging in AskBME, and to get more input on what I’m doing here.
How often do those with experience recommend I clean and change bandages? Once daily? Twice daily? Thrice Daily?
Should I continue this method until FULLY healed, or is there a point at which I can move on from anaerobic healing, continue t
Wow. That’s super complicated.
I’m a minimalist when it comes to aftercare, but I’m also a believer in “do what works for you”.
Me, I leave it alone. Practically no aftercare. But if this is leaving you with a beautiful healed tattoo, keep it up. My only advice would be watch out for zits due to the occlusive bandage.
+6 / 8 votes
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Posted by Shawn Porter | Permalink | 5 Comments
Friday September 25th, 2009 @ 6:54 PM
Filed under: Tongue
I got my tongue pierced two days ago and I noticed that when I drink something sweet (Apple Juice), it stings. Is that part of the recovery, or is that permanent?
I’ve had my tongue pierced before, but a little closer to the front and I don’t recall having that problem. Anyway, so is the stinging a part time thing?
Thanks. :]
If it stings it is your bodys way of telling you to avoid that particular behaviour. Pain is a natural warning sign. It is best to avoid acidic drinks (like apple juice) for the first couple of weeks. Try diluting it water until it is of a strength that doesn’t sting.
+4 / 4 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | 1 Comment
Friday September 25th, 2009 @ 6:44 PM
Filed under: Nipple
I’m back with another question after my previous question about the barbell sinking in.
With the new, longer barbells my piercings are healing quite well =) My question is, how long until its safe for my partner to suck on my nipples without worrying about germs or saliva potentially infecting the piercings? It’s been about 6 weeks since my nipples were pierced.
Thanks in advance for your help, and thanks for being a resource for folks with loads of questions!
Three months is how long, on average, it takes the body to complete the preliminary stages of wound healing in non-muscous membrane, however, this tissue is still fragile and prone to damage. Nipples do take a while to fully heal. Usually a year to eighteen months - sometimes longer. I wouldn’t advice any nipple play for at least twelve months as this can upset the piercings and give you problems. Gentle kissing is fine after the first three months but sucking, biting, nipple torture (whatever your bag is) I would leave until fully healed. This is why I usually advise folks to get one done, allow it to heal and then get the other done!
+2 / 2 votes
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Friday September 25th, 2009 @ 6:35 PM
I got a labret piecing a few months ago with a 14g stud, and let it heal completely. A few days ago I replaced it with a closed ring that fit nicely to my lip. However, I think my lip has swollen since changing the piercing, and now the ring is digging into the inside of my lip/pulling the hole up slightly. Should I be worried? Does the swelling tend to go down, or should I switch back to the stud?
Thanks.
I would switch back to the stud until the swelling subsides. Usually, I advise my clients to leave the bar in for around four months before switching to a ring. It is also important to get the correct size. Your piercer should be able to measure your lip. The length of the piercing and the distance from the hole to the top of the lip are what is needed and then the greatest of the two measurements should match the diameter of the jewellery. If your lip has been acting up, have the bar reprocessed before popping it in to avoid introducing nasties into the fistula.
0 / 0 votes 
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Friday September 25th, 2009 @ 3:05 PM
Filed under: Nose
lately ive been looking into getting my bridge pierced but i occasionally wear glasses. im not sure whether they sit on the same area or not, would it be possible to have both?
It is possible depending on where your glasses sit. Make sure you bring your glasses with you when you go to see your piercer so that they can have a look at potential placements with you wearing them.
+3 / 3 votes
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Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 @ 10:53 PM
I just got my apadravya placed last week (14g). How long should I wait before I step up to a 10g or 8g?
Generally speaking, starting at a larger size than 14g would be much more practical for an apadravya piercing. This piercing is meant to take abuse, so piercing it at a larger size would give it more stability.
If you would prefer to stretch it rather than have it re-pierced at a larger size, let your piercing tell you when it is ready to upsize. Your jewellery will be tight initially, but will loosen up over time (usually a couple months or so). When you notice that your jewellery has loosened up, this is when you can taper in a slightly larger piece of jewellery. Be sure not to take drastic jumps, as this will likely damage your piercing and cause unsightly scarring as well as creating tough scar tissue that will be difficult to stretch in the future.
You can do this yourself without a taper, but it is safest to have it done for you professionally.
+2 / 6 votes
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Posted by Russ Foxx | Permalink | 2 Comments
Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 @ 10:47 PM
I currently have an eyebrow piercing that I enjoy quite a bit since I have gotten it about a year ago, with little to no complications. Even with high activity levels and continuous changing/brief removals there have been no issues. I am looking at getting another mod, but I do not want it to be visible to most anybody. I have been thinking about going with beading the shaft of my penis. My big concern is that I tend to go through MRI scans often and consistently. I have read the other questions regarding similar, but want to insure sanitary means that will be the least likely to infect or reject, and be MRI safe. Im told titanium (at least what grade?), but what other materials may be suitable? I had a bar through my chest for a few years (medical procedure, known as the Nuss procedure) which caused no problems, but do not know what the material was. Any suggestions on what to use, or perhaps an alternative mod?
If MRI’s are your main concern, using implant grade silicone is likely your safest option for genital beading. This will not only rule out metal concerns completely, but this will also keep your implants light in weight as well as more pliable and less abrasive to the body.
+4 / 4 votes
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Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 @ 10:39 PM
I got two microdermals in my hips about a week ago,my family has just told me we’re going on holidays to asia in a few months.I was wondering if it’s guaranteed that I won’t be stopped boarding in the airport security place because of the dermals? Because they’ll probably have healed by the time of the holidays,and I’m seriously considering getting them removed,please help,they’re looking very well and I wouldn’t like to remove them for no reason.
I travel by plane quite frequently and have never had a metal detector go off due to any of my implants or body jewellery. Even my neodymium magnet implant hasn’t set them off.
I’ve asked security why this is and have received mixed answers. I’ve been told that this is due to the grade of metals the jewellery is made with and also that the amount of metal by volume is not enough to set them off. None of these security sources have seemed to really know for sure.
Expect that your belt buckle, coins and lighter will set off the sensor, but not your microdermals (assuming that they are made with implant grade titanium).
+6 / 6 votes
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