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mediocracy
post May 28 2005, 03:17 PM
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I am considering getting a piercing and have done some research on the new (bme.zine etc) but would like to hear from those that have direct experience. I have 5 tattoos but as yet no piercings (I know, very remiss of me) and thought that an eyebrow or nipple would look good.

Which is better? By that I mean easiest to look after for a piercing newbie like me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have heard that eyebrows grow out after a while and can be a hassle to keep clean. What healing time can I expect? And what do I need to do to clean it while is heals?

Obviously I will discuss this with the guy at the tattoo/piercing place before I get it done, but a little info up front is always handy.

Any other Body Modders here? What have you had done, or are planning to have done?
I have 5 tattoos - Eastern Dragon, Chaos Star, Celtic Cross, Celtic Band and Tribal Design.

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post Dec 21 2005, 03:51 AM
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At this time i have one tattoo, eyebrow piercing and nipple piercing. I'm glad with most of them. The chance of nerve damage or anything else is just a myth, that is if you let it be done by a respectfull individual and not some hobbyist in a dark alley hehe.

My tattoo is a dragon that goes all around my upper right arm. similar to a thorn band, but a lot bigger. I made adjustments to the dragon placing 3 symbols on its body which represent Loyalty, Honour and Self Respect. The dragon itself symbolises being a master over myself and the energies I work with.

The Eyebrow piercing didn't hurt one bit to get it done. The healing time was about 6 weeks. Wiggle it around gently every few hours with clean hands to avoid infection. You'll get a flask with fluids to clean/disinfect the piercing with till it is healed. Growing out varies per person same goes for getting a painful infection. If you let it done at a sterile, respectfull shop it'll be fine. No pain, no infection, but it took some time getting used to it when drying after a shower. My workplace has no issues with me having it shown seeing I'm still dressed tidy and it actually complements me when it comes to looks.

The nipple piercing didn't hurt either. It's not infected or anything either. The healing time is about 10 weeks. But I got a puss issue with it. It's more difficult to keep it clean when compared to my eyebrow piercing. The puss needs to come out and when I push it out a wound appears on the nipple. I don't like that...thinking about removing it and letting the 2 holes heal up. the small scars which might show are too small to care about.

The healing time for the type of piercing varies per place where it is put. Certain places heal faster then others of course.

During energy work I don't see any bad effects. In fact the type of material my piercings are made of conducts the energies stronger and more effectivel


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mediocracy   Piercings and Body Mods   May 28 2005, 03:17 PM
AgentSartori   Have you gotten your piercing done yet? What did y...   Jun 18 2005, 03:50 PM
babyalien   I was told that it is a hassle, you have to really...   Jun 19 2005, 06:03 PM
Delano   I guess some of the matter depends on the lifestyl...   Jun 19 2005, 09:01 PM
DollHouseKitty   Eyebrows and bellybuttons are about the only pierc...   Jun 23 2005, 11:53 AM
Maledoro   I have two hafadas (one on each side), a guiche,...   Jun 26 2005, 08:22 AM
SangueDiNapoli   I have both my ears twice, and my tongue pierced.....   Nov 14 2005, 06:55 AM
juriaan   I have some tattoos and mods and piercings.All of ...   Dec 26 2005, 05:54 AM
Psypocalypse   I went to a professional piercer who did my nose r...   Feb 12 2006, 05:05 AM
WayOfPeace   A tattoo/piercing often suggests a deeper meaning ...   May 31 2006, 07:54 AM
LordCorpusOpium   I done my ears, my brow, my lip (2 times), and my ...   Jun 2 2006, 10:31 AM
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