“…use Non-Latex gloves that do not have powder. Why? Because many people (unknown to them) have allergies to latex. Also, the particles in the powder contained in some gloves are contaminants and can cause infection or reaction if they fall into the open tissue.”
“…having the right tool at the time of the tattoo or piercing is crucial to your success. Don’t be caught off-guard in the middle of a procedure. Stock up and always have back-ups for your most important tools…”
“However, either to avoid the higher cost of dermals (as opposed to needles) or because of ignorance, many dermal implants are done with needles (where the hole is stretched and manipulated by the needle) or worse, scalpels…”
“Make sure the body piercing supplies you purchase are the highest quality available, and if needed, pre-sterilized and pouched by a certified seller of body piercing supplies”
“A tool that malfunctions during a piercing can not only be highly unpleasant for the client (not to mention the piercer) but possibly lead to extended bleeding and complications leading to injury to the client…”
“If you are trying to perform a body piercing without the right tools, you are asking for trouble. Either the piercing will be the wrong size and/or position, or you will invite a raging infection into the tissue from non-sterilized instruments”
“Sterilized and disposable tools are recognized by the Health Department as a viable alternative if a body piercer does not have an autoclave.”
“…one of the most important piercing tools he or she can have at his shop is an autoclave”
“Essential to a safe and successful body piercing is proper body piercing tools.”
“One of the most important body piercing supplies for a professional body piercer is the receiving tube.”