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Brian Skellie

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I can answer questions in regards to and not limited to: jewelry safety, specifically material, shape, proportion, and related issues; aseptic technique and sterilization as it applies to piercing safety; ethical issues of technique and bedside manner; the aftercare and recovery process for piercings. *Also available for live online video consultation.

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2009-11-04 Monroe Piercing:

Heat, swelling, redness, pain and discolored discharge are all common signs of infection. I suggest that you see a doctor right away. The clear retainer you put in was probably not safe: neither clean

2009-11-02 Tongue piercing:

http://care.piercing.org/ explains most of what you need to know in terms of care and feeding. Risks vary depending on the skill of the piercer and the quality and sterility of the equipment and jewelry

2009-11-02 forward helix:

Although you will need to be particular about the aftercare http://care.piercing.org/ you should still be able to heal this. Sweat tends to cause less irritation than sleeping on the piercing, for example

2009-10-31 Tragus piercing:

Bumps like this could be pyogenic bacterial infection, especially with the yellow color to the discharge. Often a piercing done with slightly irritating shape or material like steel or an alloy of

2009-10-30 tongue piercing and benadryl:

http://care.piercing.org/ has been the most successful approach to aftercare for an oral piercing for me and my clients. Speak to your doctor before you take anything for a piercing. In my experience

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