Tuesday July 1st, 2008 @ 11:04 PM
I am considering doing my first suspension and was just wondering what the main risks are? I read that the hooks can rip your skin thus causing stitches to be needed. How common is this? Any other info would also be helpful.
Risks Include: 1) Totally becoming one with the universe 2) Being able to break down many mental blocks 3) Becoming one with not just yourself but many others who are doing the exact same.
If done correctly these should be the only risks, other than potential blacking out/fainting, which happens every now and then for some people.
But as I said if the hooks are placed properly, and if the rigging has been done properly,etc the risk of tearing,etc is very slim to none for most suspensions. There are of course certain suspensions that can result in the tissue tearing but usually most “first timers” aren’t really into those “intense” ones right off the bat…Although some first timers are and if tearing is a potential risk the suspension crew should inform you of this and have suture kits ready just incase.
The MAIN risk is the Post-Suspension-Depression that many individuals obtain after they suspend. This often occurs a couple days after and can potentially last as short as a couple days or as long as a couple weeks. It’s a result of being on such a huge “high” from pushing your body to limits it’s never been before,etc and then suddenly that joy-joy feeling you experienced fades away. So your mental state experiences the ultimate highs followed by a serious low and then you middle out.
I will say this happens to SOME people and doesn’t always happen to others. The only way you will know if you’re someone who gets S.A.D, is to suspend and go through it. But that’s why most crews SHOULD BE there for you, even after the suspension….Simply to talk about things, should you need to.
It’s not until you get into the more performance suspension work (rockin out with your proverbial cock out type suspension work) where although they’re still down for talking, everyone still understands the S.A.D situation, where most first timers will never have experienced that sort of feeling before and will need to talk it out.
To this day I am still immensely glad that the suspension crews I’ve worked with over the years, always mentioned this to me and ended with: “If you need anything, even a week from now, to talk or anything…Just drop me a line ok?”
4 / 8 votes 
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 1 Comment
Tuesday July 1st, 2008 @ 9:35 PM
I want to get a tattoo (of the little mermaid) on top of my foot but I’m a bit worried about some things,
*lines blurring
*ink fading
*red ink…
How bad’s the risk? Anything else I should worry about?
Is it just a bad idea?
shoes aren’t a problem, i plan to get it in a spot where i can still wear flip flops and skimmers
Foot tattoos tend to blur a bit more than normal tattoos regardless of how gingerly they’re treated. It’s just something that one faces when they decide to get their feet tattooed. Most of the time, if the piece properly in the first place, it’ll age comparable to any other tattoo, save a little more fading. It’s not absolute, but should be expected. Red pigment will cause you no additional problem on the foot than any other part of your anatomy: Either you’re allergic or you’re not.
Both of my feet are tattooed and they’ve aged gracefully.
3 / 3 votes 
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Posted by Shawn Porter | Permalink | 1 Comment
Monday June 30th, 2008 @ 11:28 AM
do you have to be to get the monroe done, without parental consent?
PLEEEASE SAY 16! haha.
my moms already taken me to get my belly button,
and she says she dont care if i get it, she just doesnt want to like go through the whole process again?
i dont know. ha
I can say 16 if that’s what you want to hear, but the reality is, that’s not always the age.
Age of consent policies within shops often vary based on the city/state they are in, as well as simply what they say they want to do.
Know that if you’re in an area that requires parental permission for anyone under the age of 18, you’re going to need your mom to sign the consent form every single time. However some places allow individuals 16 years of age or older to sign their own consent forms.
The best way to have your question answered is to call a experienced/reputable studio up and inquire about their age of consent laws.
8 / 8 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 7 Comments
Monday June 30th, 2008 @ 11:14 AM
I have finally decided to go through with a suspension, but i am not really sure on where i could go to do something like that where i live. One of my best friends owns a tattoo parlor, but he, nor the people who work there, do anything like that. I thought i would come to the best source to get more information.
I am 20, and i am getting married in september, i would like to try this before my 21st b-day next year. I live in Southern Ohio, and I really want to find the best of the best, and go about this in the most professional manner.
Any suggestions?
The Suspension Crew you are looking for is iHUNG…They are pretty much the ideal suspension group based out of the Ohio area. Not only do they know their stuff when it comes to suspensions, but they are just an amazing group of people.
So get in contact with iHUNG and you’ll be obtaining the “best of the best”…
5 / 5 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 1 Comment
Sunday June 29th, 2008 @ 1:20 AM
I recently got my elbows done, specifically my weenis, and i was wondering if it was usual after a while for a bump to i guess grow over the area where the piercing is. This is only happening on my left elbow and I am wondering if my skin is trying to reject it or what but it feels like scar tissue and the area is reddish. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem and if it was just a normal part of the healing process
With something like this we’d really need to see a picture of the problematic piercing before we can properly assess the situation for you.
Your best bet is to visit the piercer who did them and seek out advice from them. If they say its doing fine and you aren’t too sure about that, simply get other piercers to give their thoughts on the matter.
-2 / 10 votes 
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 2 Comments
Sunday June 29th, 2008 @ 1:15 AM
Filed under: Ear
So recently started stretching my ears and im at a 14 right now. they have been in for about 1 month (as per instruction) and they seem to be completely healed. I can easily change jewelry and there is no pain or any problems. However, i cant get the 12 gauge in w/o lots of pain! Is there a possible reason for this or do i just need to wait longer? (They feel fine though). Please help as i am very impatient!
CAN HAZ SERCH FUNKSHUN 4 STRETCHIN PLZ KTHNXBI!
Remember people before asking your questions, try actually reading/searching through AskBME first to see if a similar/identical question has already been answered.
6 / 8 votes
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | 1 Comment
Saturday June 28th, 2008 @ 5:40 PM
What is your opinion on Glyoxide as a tongue piercing aftercare?
When I started piercing, GlyOxide was a very common part of the aftercare routine for oral piercings. Today, you hardly ever hear of it being used/suggested. It’s absolutely not necessary. In fact, based upon my experience, it does much more harm than it does good.
As with all piercings, the more (and harsher) chemicals you put on a piercing, the longer it tends to take to heal. In terms of the damage it can do to newly-forming tissue, GlyOxide is pretty harsh stuff. I stopped suggesting GlyOxide about 10 years ago. I saw absolutely no increase in infections or increase in the number of problematic piercings. In fact, I saw piercings (especially tongue piercings) healing faster and having fewer problems.
6 / 6 votes
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Saturday June 28th, 2008 @ 5:36 PM
Is it possible that PVD coated titanium jewelry can be implat grade?
It is possible that the titanium which is underneath the coating/plating created by the PVD process is implant-grade. It’s also possible that it’s not. I believe the PVD process can be used to apply a coating/plating to many different types of materials; both implant-grade and not.
6 / 6 votes
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Posted by Derek Lowe | Permalink | 2 Comments
Friday June 27th, 2008 @ 3:34 PM
how do i stretch from 1 to 1.5 without blowin’ out ?
Slowly.
24 / 28 votes
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Posted by Derek Lowe | Permalink | 2 Comments
Thursday June 26th, 2008 @ 7:11 PM
About two weeks ago I got a vertical labret piercing. One night the ball went straight through the hole and I had to pop it back through. For a few days it was just swollen but now it has raised tissue around it in the front. I really don’t want this to be a keloid, but I am not sure. I went to one piercer and they told me it was fine and that tissue was there because I ripped it. The other piercer told me it was a start of a keloid. I am totally confused now. I don’t know if I should take it out. The only thing is I don’t want to have a bump there for the rest of my life. I know I will have a scar, but not a bump. I need some help on what to do to cure it or if I should remove it.
Unfortunately, way too many people, including way too many piercers, toss around the word “keloid” as soon as they see a bump on a piercing. At the risk of making rash generalizations, any piercer who claims you have a keloid on your piercing probably doesn’t know what the hell they are talking about. Now, I’m not saying keloids never develop on piercings…because they do. However, true keloids happen so rarely, chances are very few piercers have actually seen a real keloid. Piercers who use that word to describe small bumps on piercings are typically not well-educated/well-experienced in their craft…which clearly sucks….especially when it comes to information that is readily/easily available.
I will now climb down from my high-horse of snob-hobbery and try to get to the heart of the matter.
The bump on your piercing is just that…a bump. It’s almost certainly there because the ball of the jewelry got pulled into the piercing which made it down right angry. Your body generated some excess tissue as an indication of it’s pissed-offness, as well as a bit of a defense mechanism against further irritation.
Given how new your piercing is, the chances of that bump being permanent is very small. Be extra careful with your piercing during the rest of the healing period. Once the piercing heals a bit more and toughens up a bit more, that bump should start to go away.
And remember…the next time a piercer tells you that you have a keloid…just slap them. Immediately.
I kid!
I kid?
10 / 10 votes
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Posted by Derek Lowe | Permalink | 1 Comment
