“…is a type of surface piercing that resides on the forehead area of the face, centered above the eyebrows. Because of the tightness of the skin and proximity to the bone of the skull, this piercing is very likely to migrate or outright reject…”
“The rule of thumb is this; if a tattoo shop is willing to break the law to make money off of you, they are probably breaking other laws (in regards to mandated sterility standards for tattoo and piercing supplies) that you aren’t aware of that could put your health and safety at risk.”
“Make sure the kit you purchase clearly states the body jewelry is sterilized already and in sterile color-changing pouches ready for use. If the body jewelry in the kit does not say ‘sterile body jewelry’, you can bet it is not…”
“In case you are thinking about following this man in his stone-steps, make certain that if you do cover your skin completely with tattoo ink that you may not be taken seriously by those around you…”
“…make sure you go to a certified body piercer to get it done, who uses all sterile body piercing supplies…”
“A Chin Piercing is a type of surface piercing that unlike labret piercings, does not pass through the mouth…”
“It is your right as a customer to demand to see the piercer’s registered body technician permit (it should have a number printed on it for confirmation with the county health department) and also make sure you see that all the needles, tools, body jewelry and other tattoo and body piercing supplies used are in sterile, color-changing autoclave pouches. Remember, your health, and possibly even life depend upon it!”
“…if possible, have both nipples pierced at the same time (utilizing two piercers), as this will help minimize the discomfort you will feel…”
“…prior to piercing, make sure you feel comfortable with them and they are not pressuring you into something you do not want (like a tattoo)…”
“…forceps can act to reduce pain experienced in certain piercings (i.e. nipples) due to the fact that the client may feel more pressure than needle penetration when used properly…”