Of those funny little skin diver thingies *update 3*

Thanks for your comment Kasey. I heard from Steven the other day. They are all still in and he is still pleased with them. Apparently there were no problems with the healing but one of them got caught recently, resulting in some swelling and discharge, thankfully the jewellery is still in. That's all there is to it really, shows most things can be successfull with a bit of tlc! Always remember the most important part of the aftercare is the first few days / weeks. Look after it then and most of the work is done!

Of a dermal anchor removal *update*

Well three weeks on and this is how it looks;



As you can see, the incision to release the heel is barely visible and the hole itself well on it's way to 'filling'. Well that is about it really, hopefully this clears some of the myths about dermal anchor removals. Though I'm sure they don't all go this smoothly. . .

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 angel wings and surface piercings

I wouldn't normally post a picture of a fresh surface piercing, it can be horribly off putting, but with these I think I can make an exception!



They may not look so hot now but I have high hopes. The piercings all went smoothly and I sent him on his way, with strict aftercare guidelines and demands of regular checkups, to the local health food shop for some zinc and arnica.
So why do I like these so much? The guy came in with a mind for two straight and very geometrical surface piercings. We ummed and we ahhed and decided to throw a bit of shape and curve into the mix. I like these so much because they simply would not work with most people. That makes them individual, and that makes them special.
Oh, and the title. Kinda looks like them, doesn't it?

Of those funny little skin diver thingies *update2*

Well, six days in this is how they look;



There is still, naturally, some discharge but they seem to have settled in well. No movement and little discomfort. I suggested using 'butterfly' stitches to keep them in over night and that has worked well. Apart from that a single saline soak a day, patted dry, then kept dry for the rest of the day. Now I'm looking forward to the next set!

Of those funny little skin diver thingies *update1*

All good things, come in three. Two or three years ago a guy came into the shop without so much as a lobe piercing and had these done, all together, in one sitting.

Photo

Today he came in with those, and left with these;
















I'll update again soon, then we'll see if I'll be offering them in the shop!

Of the guiche / scrotal ladder *update*

Well here they are, the long anticipated (I'm sure) pictures. We decided on more than one photo so:

Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3

And apparently we're not finished yet!

Of those funny little skin diver thingies

Now I'm quite excited about these, kind of like dermal anchors without all the worries that come with removing them. I have been keen to try them out as I'd love to be able to offer them as an alternative to the microdermals. Single point piercing without the meshing of body tissue with a foreign object, an easier thought to stomach for some!
Anyway I'll be doing my first set, a set of three, on a customer of mine at some point this week. I'll make sure to post pictures as soon as I can, and we'll see whether concerns about rapid rejection are justified or not.

Of the guiche / scrotal ladder

I'm quite excited at the moment. A guiche/scrotal ladder I have been working on with a client of mine for, well several months now, is nearing completion! He has already agreed to have them photographed so unless he has a change of heart I'll be posting a link to it quite soon! (Obviously I won't be posting them here!) So my thanks to you, if you read this, you know who you are. One of the few clients with as aggressive a pursuit of perfection as I have ever come across!
Watch this space folks!