Thinking about getting a Piercing? You may want to read this
first!
There are a few things that you want to take into consideration
when getting a piercing (or any type of Body Modification really). You
want to make sure that it's done by a person that knows what
they're doing, at a place that has a good reputation, and with
jewelry that is quality. Most people that get piercings done
don't look into any of this. They go by the worst possible
factor, cost. When you go to a doctor, do you go to a doctor
that's having a sale? No! Why? Because when it comes to someone
else doing anything to your body, you want quality work and
care, not a price break. So why do people do this when getting
pierced? No clue. Here are a couple tips for first-timers.
First, go to a piercer that has years of studio experience, not
ou-of-my-parents-basement experience. Paid experience is what
you want. Go through the piercers portfolio and see what kind of
work they have done. Is it all simple eyebrow, navel, and
tongues? Or do they also perform some of the more complicated
procedures If they've done lots of the more complicated
piercings, and they've turned out well, then you know that
you're looking at someone that knows what they're doing. Fo some
examples of piercings and other Body Modification work, check
out BodyMod.org (http://www.BodyMod.org). There's tons of photos
for you to compare, and lots of people that will help you with
any questions you may have. Next, make sure everything is
sterilized by an autoclave. Spray / liquid sterilization is not
good enough! If someone tries to sell you on that, leave.
Everything should be in a bag, and they should open it in front
of you so that you know you're getting clean materials. When
they place the dots on you for guides, check them yourself
before you get pierced. The piercer should ask you to do this
anyway, but just in case. This way it's exactly where you want
it. For some of my more complicated piercings, I've had my
piercer redo the placement dots over 10 times. Don't' worry
about it. Just remember, it's their job to put up with you,
you're paying them, and it's your body! After you have the
jewelry in, go home and snap a photo of it and upload it to
BodyMod.org (http://www.BodyMod.org) so
that the rest of the world can check it out and you'll wind up
helping someone else that was in your shoes!
Happy Modding!
.: Adam BodyMod.org Admin