Of the pros and cons of plagiarism

I have received a wonderful compliment without even knowing it! It wasn't until this morning, while on a google search, that I found out.
So what was it?
Another professional studio has copied and pasted my dermal anchor information and guidelines on their website, almost word for word!
You know what they say, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. My knowledge and expertise must be very highly valued to feature on their website. And it is good to know that a tried and tested set of aftercare guidelines can now get to a wider audience. But you don't need to take my word for it, follow the link to our info:

Dermal info (original)

And for the new, and oh so very slightly modified? Just follow the link:

Dermal info (new)

Look familiar?

I suppose there is a rather worrying idea that occurs. If that was just a quick copy / paste, then replace studio names. What else is? How much plagiarism actually happens within the tattoo / body piercing industry. If you are looking at a portfolio, how much of it belongs to the studio? Is it right for a studio to use content that isn't theirs to promote their business?
We prefer to keep things all above board, that's why I do all the writing, ensuring it is all cohesive, and definitely ours. Even our pictures are tied, notice how most of them have our brick wall in the background? I guess that way there are no grounds to question our ability, ethics or professionalism. Call me facetious, but that is really important to me, and Urban Piercings.

Of a dermal anchor removal

I am always getting asked;
"what kind of scarring is left from a dermal anchor removal?"
So I thought I'd show you. After a rather brief life, of two days, this anchor needed to come out. Nothing wrong with it, she just didn't like where it was. Now, this is easier all round as the anchor was so fresh, but the process is the about the same.
So here is the before:



Now the facts;
1. Done with a dermal punch and a taper used to create 'pockets'.
2. Only two days old, so the tissue barely had time to mesh with the anchor.
3. We took note, as always, where the heel and toe sit.
And the after:



So what happened? Firm hold of the top with a pair of hemostats and some pressure applied to expose the heel. A quick check to see if we could get away with a 'no scalpel' method. Not so lucky. Quick incision along the centre of the foot, so if we need to cut at the heel we can. No need. Little manoeuvring and no need to cut the foot away, it's already out! Finally we strapped it up with some small steri-strips to encourage healing and minimise scarring.
So thats it folks! Not pleasant but not, maybe, what you were expecting?
I'll be posting an update in a few weeks, we'll see how it goes!

Of the new breed of aftercare sheets

Having looked at our photocopied, A4, black and white aftercare sheets for too long we have decided that they are simply not inspiring, at all. Imagine: I am sitting in Urban Piercings about to become one of the modified, I look around at the eclectic mix of people, I gaze at the little bits of shine and sparkle in the cabinet and I am very, very excited. I peer expectantly into my aftercare bag. . .

Now that's a bit better, isn't it!
This is a bit of a sneaky peak, they haven't even been sent to the printers yet! We really want to know what YOU think of them, so please leave your comments, rate the post, and let us know!
If you are in need of more detailed aftercare check out our aftercare pages and frequently asked questions.

Of myspace and a woeful lack of friends

Well Urban Piercings has finally joined the online popularity contest that is Facebook. But as it stands, our freinds number only two! Seriously though, we thought it the best way of keeping as many of our customers informed of new products, holidays and anything else we think is important to share. So to why not become our freind?

Join usssss. . .

www.myspace.com/urbanpiercings