“Just keep in mind that if the reason you have for wanting a re-piercing is purely subjective, and not the fault of your piercer, you may (and should be) re-charged for the piercing. Not only will you endure the original pain (and possibly more if the position of the new piercing(s) are near the original area that was pierced), but the final result may not be any better (or different) than the first time around”
“Top-down body jewelry is preferable if you are a bit insecure about how your navel looks, or if you have an ‘outtie’ that you want to be less visible. When shopping for top-down body jewelry, make sure that the piece features a hinge at the top so that when you sit down the piece is not poking you.”
“Either this guy is trying to be the spokesman for Craftsman power tools, or he is making it clear in no uncertain terms that he has been ‘screwed’.”
“There’s an old saying that applies in body art as well that says all is fine when done in ‘moderation’. As a rule, if you don’t take something too far, or wear something too ‘extreme’, you won’t be looked at as a freak (unless, of course, that is the what you’re after. :)”
“EZ-Glide tubes eliminate fumbling and the possibility of losing the hole by securely joining the needle and piercing jewelry for a one-step pull through”
“Although there are many individuals (who are already compulsive in nature) continually getting pierced (or tattooed) until they run out of places to pierce, body piercing is not an activity in and of itself that is addictive in nature”
“Some people believe drinking alcohol before a piercing will lessen the pain. While this may work in theory, drinking alcohol is really a bad idea, as it can lead to excessive bleeding or fainting.”
“In the medical field, having a good ‘bed-side manner’ is a doctor or nurse that develops an inner ‘sense’ of how to approach their patients in stressful situations. In body piercing, you must also develop that ability to tune into your clients in a way that will enable you to know how to approach them.”
“If you are unable to easily make the transition it may be necessary to stop by your body piercer’s shop and have him/her assist you…”
“…a large part in the outcome of a tongue piercing is following the aftercare regimen described by the piercer to the letter”