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Body PiercingWhat We Do & WhyWe implement the use of sterile procedures without clamps with each piercing procedure. By autoclave sterilizing every item which will be used in the piercing procedure immediately prior to use, handling these items using sterile technique, then disposing of everything used, we reduce the risk of disease or infection transmission to you, our client. This allows for faster healing with minimal risk of complications. Our jewelry for use in new piercings is certified to meet ASTM standards deemed safe for surgical implant materials. This gives you a guarantee that the materials placed in your new piercings have been scientifically tested to be safe for prolonged and repeated wear in the body. Our piercing techniques do not require the use of clamps, pliers, or other contrivances which may cause damage to the tissue being pierced. By using gentle tissue massage and alignment techniques, we can provide you with a piercing which looks and feels good from day one. Because we do not reuse any piercing implements and follow Infection-Control Standard Practice, we can prevent the spread of diseases such as Hepatitis C. Our suggested aftercare for new piercings is simple to follow and requires no extra effort on your part. By providing you with a safe, simple, and gentle piercing, we eliminate the need for the use of complicated or risky, untested chemical aftercare regimes. Frequently Asked QuestionsThese are some of the topics that we respond to often in the course of daily business. What should I know about piercing my tongue?Although the most common response we hear from our clients would be along the lines of, "That's it?" The results seem to be based primarily on what they bring to the table. Our methods are designed to eliminate any risk or trauma during the procedure, physical or psychological. Individuals with a strong sense of self and a clear desire to wear a new piece of jewelry go through it effortlessly. We can't work magic and make everyone feel entirely comfortable with changing their bodies. Perhaps it comes down to disconnected emotional and physical states, one racing ahead of the other. There is quite a mess of misinformation propagated about the piercing process and recovery. Most of what is done in the name of modern piercing is neither safe nor comfortable. Begin FreshFirst, you want to wear a new piece of jewelry, and in this case to keep it in place, it needs to go through your body. This means a tiny passageway of new skin needs to form in which the jewelry may reside. To prevent the ignominious scourge of infection which beckons, the process must be done with new, freshly autoclave steam sterilized materials. The jewelry material needs to be tested and ASTM certified to ensure your health and safety. In particular, the jewelry must meet implant material standards to prevent damage from toxins entering the bloodstream and soft tissue. Allergic reaction is exceedingly unlikely, and among the least of our concerns. Things to Avoid Ahead of TimeUnfortunately, it is common for piercers to neglect aspects of safety that greatly affect your end result. We strive to eliminate the risks on our side. You provide the good sense and awareness to take care of the rest.
We use all new disposable equipment:
We gently massage and align your tissue by hand.
Avoid chemical and biological irritants.Anything that would burn or sting if it got in your eye (mouthwashes, toothpastes, spicy foods, alcohol, smoking, etc.) would interfere with the natural tissue repair and cause trouble for your healing process. Hydration and good nutrition play a crucial role in healing.Cold water and healthy food in your system helps you get what you need to make room for your jewelry. Drinking purified water after eating (or drinking other liquids) will also help wash away food residues so they do not break down and encourage biological problems. A healthy person should have new normal skin after two to four weeks.When it looks and feels like the surrounding tissue all the way through, the healing should be done. The process should be possible for you whether or not you can roll your tongue. In fact there are a few good tongue stretching exercises that you can add to your routine depending on your flexibility. How can I fit bigger jewelry in my piercing?We highly suggest that you do not tear your piercings by lubricating pointy items of jewelry or other such things. The stretch marks and excess scar tissue make the results unaesthetic compared to encouraging your body to enlarge the piercing naturally. You should notice that your piercing will be more easily able to fit larger pieces if you work on softening the collagen and elastin bonds in the skin associated with the piercing. You can remove your jewelry before each time you bathe. You can rinse, dry and massage your earlobes with an oil such as Cocoa Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, or Jojoba oil. You are likely to find that the skin is smoother and more elastic after a few days of this. Tapered jewelry such as the titanium crescent, claw or talon shaped pieces work well, with glass claw shaped tapered crescents performing even better for enlarging lobes starting at 8g and larger. Some allow you to take two gauge steps at a time over a week or two of gentle, natural displacement. What if my jewelry changes position or rejects?In regards to the problem of rejection and migration, we have researched and developed the techniques far beyond what we were doing just last year, and continue to improve upon them to rule out negative side effects clients have experienced. An ethical movement forward in what we do benefits everyone who wears jewelry in his or her skin. We do a lot less high risk piercing, practically none at all, because we only want the best for our clients. A mixture of simplifications, precautions, and better judgment based on the proven clinical and laboratory science make the resulting piercings much more comfortable, infection free, and faster to heal. The problems most people have had seemed typical of the basic things we are trying to avoid these days by not using rings or loose jewelry at all in new piercings. We found that the friction, contamination, and chemical irritation greatly impede the comfort and successful healing of your piercing. The public perception that a ring or loose bar works in a navel piercing remains based on the great number of people with incredibly tolerant immune systems and above average circulation who healed piercings successfully. Based on observing clients in all states of recovery, we narrow down the possible negative effects and their root causes to eliminate problems that people experience during healing and in daily wear. From anatomically proportionate jewelry size to tested and proven materials, from advanced measures to maintain asepsis to state of the art sterilization technology, science forms the foundation of all we do. We constantly work towards a simpler, safer and gentler piercing experience. We base our suggestions to remove and to reinstall jewelry on our observations and experiences, and the proportion and texture of the tissue. It may change dramatically someday, so we could never rule out the future possibility of wear. Just drop in sometime later on and let us assess how you bounce back. In the meantime, gentle rolling tissue massage can help soften and smooth the scar tissue as physical therapy to improve the odds in your favor.
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