Brian Skellie - Ear & Body Piercing - Tattoo/Body Piercing - Style

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Expert Profile: Brian Skellie

Expertise: 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. *Available for live video consultation on Skype.

Organizations
ASTM, AAMI, APP

Publications
The Point

Awards and Honors
Best Freehand Piercer

Past/Present Clients
Tens of thousands of one on one client experiences as the founder of Piercing Experience in Atlanta, GA, USA http://www.piercing.org/ *Body jewelry design and safety expert: former Member ASTM committee F04(www.astm.org)and former Member AAMI (www.aami.org) Research advisor and educator for the APP for over a decade(www.safepiercing.org) teaching advanced studio setup, sterilization and equipment management, freehand piercing, aseptic/sterile technique and much more. Distributor for SciCan StatIM sterilization and cleaning products. http://www.piercing.org/statim/

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What do you like about this subject? Epiphany ||| Inspiration ||| Commitment ||| Dedication ||| Challenge ||| Interaction ||| Conviviality ||| Body-Mind-Spirit transformation

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I will continue to encourage the use of proper sterilization, gentle technique and safe jewelry until nothing less is accepted by the general public. I feel learning never ends, and I will adopt any new idea, practice or widget that enriches the quality of the Piercing Experience. My present focus: education and consultation.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Anything we think we know is just the beginning. There is enough to learn about any aspect of this art and science to outlast me. The passion for taking this art and emerging science toward excellence will keep me going.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject I advocate sterile technique with no clamps [freehand], and never reuse piercing equipment such as sharps, tapers, hemostats, tubes or ring expanders. Body jewelry should meet similar criteria to objects certified for human implant when used for new piercings or for extended wear [more than 24 hours]. http://piercing.org/faq/jewelry.html Gentle aftercare: piercing.org/pexy/recovery/recovery.html

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 17312
Knowledge	9.90 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.85 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.80 Best of the best
Politeness	9.96 Best of the best
Number Of Questions Today (GMT time)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (Per Day, in GMT time)		2
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		3144

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	06/27/09
10	10	10	10	06/29/09
10	10	10	10	06/21/09
10	10	10	10	06/22/09
10	10	10	10	06/18/09

User Comments

thank you!
(Kellie on 06/27/09)

Thanks Brian i'll try not to sleep on my front anymore! And thank you for putting my mind at rest.
(Jess on 06/29/09)

Thanks bunches (:
(Kailin on 06/18/09)

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Recent Answers from Brian Skellie

2009-07-01 Tragus Infection: Stop by the studio, and we may be able to put the bar back in for you. This should be easy to do for an experienced professional. Do not attempt to do this yourself without proper autoclave sterilization...

2009-06-29 dermal anchoring below eye: I'm not a very big fan of anchors, as they tend to do this when bumped. If the anchor is surfacing, then it will likely need to be redone. Visit the studio for help. Some have a policy of discounted reinsertion...

2009-06-29 VCH gone wrong: The overgrowth of tissue you describe could be a sign of streptococcus pyogenes infection from unwashed hands or damage from pressure or friction. If the jewelry has any rough edges, or if you have been...

2009-06-27 swimming after piercing: It is best for her to stay out of bodies of water to avoid contamination while she heals. This can complicate the healing process with infection, irritation and allergic reactions. http://care.piercing...

2009-06-26 Questions on infected nipple piercing: A healing piercing should form a scab of sorts, such as described at http://care.piercing.org/ and the excess of this may need to be cleaned away using sterile gauze, distilled water and a mild soap such...