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Ear & Body Piercing/Expert Profile
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. *Also available for live online video consultation.
Experience in the area
Body artist and founder of Piercing Experience, http://piercing.org/ and SciCan Authorized Dealer of STATIM Sterilizers and related infection control products
Organizations
ASTM, AAMI, APP
Publications
The Point Journal of the Association of Professional Piercers, USA Today, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing
Education/Credentials
I regularly participate and teach in many APP educational programs. I keep current certifications for OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid, and CPR.
Awards and Honors
Best Freehand Piercer, Best of Atlanta
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/
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] as described at http://jewelry.piercing.org/ Gentle aftercare: http://care.piercing.org/
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Jenn | 11/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for the detailed, quick ..... |
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| Hello | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| mandy | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for your help. A ..... |
| Pamela | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Brian Skellie
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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