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<blockquote data-quote="Mamaof5" data-source="post: 379164"><p>Can I recc that you do not use the gun piercing you get at the big box stores. Here's a start for him on research (please share with him). As a piercer myself (no I don't pierce others but I do get piercings) I can tell you the difference between the gun piercing machine and an actual trained, certified needle piercer. The gun pushes the skin apart while the needle makes an even, un-jagged piercing that will heal faster and better. It avoids something called keloids and infections as well.</p><p></p><p>I've done both and the needle piercing with a professional is fast, easy and LESS painful than the piercing gun. It heals better, I ended up with a keloid for my nose ring because it was done by piercing gun, those are not put in an autoclave, they can't be because of the plastic components, are meant for one time piercing but most use them for more than once by dousing them in rubbing alcohol (70% solution) rather than what they were meant for. The link of pics is extremely graphic but well worth the look to know a. what to look for in an infected piercing b. to know your stuff for what can happen and will happen with lack of piercing care and c. just smart research.</p><p></p><p>#1 piece of advice with piercings, if the pro does not discuss aftercare or refuses to or can't answer questions about aftercare then don't get pierced by them. Ask for their license, ask for their certification (health board, most pros will certify even though some states and provinces don't require it - good business practice) and ask to see a portfolio of their work - follow your gut instinct ALWAYS!!! Same for tatts if that issue arises in the future.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mamaof5, post: 379164"] Can I recc that you do not use the gun piercing you get at the big box stores. Here's a start for him on research (please share with him). As a piercer myself (no I don't pierce others but I do get piercings) I can tell you the difference between the gun piercing machine and an actual trained, certified needle piercer. The gun pushes the skin apart while the needle makes an even, un-jagged piercing that will heal faster and better. It avoids something called keloids and infections as well. I've done both and the needle piercing with a professional is fast, easy and LESS painful than the piercing gun. It heals better, I ended up with a keloid for my nose ring because it was done by piercing gun, those are not put in an autoclave, they can't be because of the plastic components, are meant for one time piercing but most use them for more than once by dousing them in rubbing alcohol (70% solution) rather than what they were meant for. The link of pics is extremely graphic but well worth the look to know a. what to look for in an infected piercing b. to know your stuff for what can happen and will happen with lack of piercing care and c. just smart research. #1 piece of advice with piercings, if the pro does not discuss aftercare or refuses to or can't answer questions about aftercare then don't get pierced by them. Ask for their license, ask for their certification (health board, most pros will certify even though some states and provinces don't require it - good business practice) and ask to see a portfolio of their work - follow your gut instinct ALWAYS!!! Same for tatts if that issue arises in the future. [/QUOTE]
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