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Freddy Kruger Piercing

November 2nd 2011 22:14

I've seen many different piercings, but this is considered a weird piercing. Although, it's really not that weird.

Although, I'm not 100% what type of piercing this is, I'd have to guess that they are surface piercings. It is hard to tell by the pictures, but I strongly believe that is what they are.

From what it appears like, the original piercing was done with a straight barbell with the ability to add attachments. This is more than likely not going to heal 100% and become a permanent fixture on the hand.

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Monroe Piercing Pictures

April 7th 2011 16:05

A lip piercing that is on the upper lip and off-center is generally called a Monroe piercing, but you may also hear it called a Madonna or mouche piercing, as well.

This piercing is typically fitted with a 14, 16, or an 18 gauge labret stud. The bars are usually shortened after healing, once the swelling has gone down.

This particular piercing generally heals quickly with an average of 8-12 weeks, with some experiencing complete healing within 3-6 weeks.

After getting a Monroe piercing, you'll want to make sure that you brush your teeth carefully at least three times a day to reduce the amount of bacteria that's in your mout. The less bacteria that reaches the piercing, the less risk of infection.

You will want to rinse your mouth with a diluted sea salt to help reduce swelling. If you don't want to use sea salt, you can use a listerine WITHOUT alcohol. Just do not use regular table salt. You'll want to rinse within 15 minutes after eating.

Always check the ball or gem before bed to make sure that it is on tight. You want to avoid losing the stud during the healing process. You want the jewelry to be snug, but not too tight.

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Getting a Job with Facial Piercings

December 18th 2010 15:09

In a way, facial piercings are like visible tattoos in the employment field. Most employers just don't like them.

Generally, employers will allow ear lobe piercings as long as they are not excessive or large. For example, my employer, and every employer that I've ever had (which amounts to three total), has a rule that women can have two lobe piercings per ear and men can have one. Employees are not allowed to have facial piercings or any other visible piercings besides the 1-2 lobe piercings.

Because I have 5 in one ear and 6 in the other, I have to cover my ears with my hair, otherwise I have to remove the jewelry.

There are some employers that are more lenient and there are some bosses who will let you get by with more piercings than the company allows, but generally when you're in a big meeting or important people are coming in, piercings have to be removed to match company policy.

Even with that said, there aren't many companies that allow facial piercings, such as tongue, nose, eyebrow, lip, etc. Generally these piercings have to be removed even if you're working at a retail store. I have seen facial piercings allowed by employees at Hot Topic and Spencers, but other than that none.

When interviewing for a job, it's a good idea that you remove any visible piercings, especially if you're not 100% sure of company policy. By removing your jewelry, you may seem like a better candidate. Some people just can't get past the metal, even if your resume and interview is perfect.

When at your interview, you may want to ask about the company's piercing policy just so that you know and are aware of the policy.

If you need to, it's a good idea that you purchase retainers for your piercings. These will hold the hole while you're not wearing the jewelry. You don't want to use these plastic retainers while you're still healing the piercing, but once the piercing has fully healed, they are fine.

The rules will vary per locale and company, so it's a good idea that you know what your company's policies are and what your are allowed to get away with before you get a new piercing or before wearing all of your jewelry to work.

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Why are Surface Piercings Popular?

November 27th 2010 16:46

Personally, it's pretty simple... Surface piercings are popular because they are different. How many people do you know that has a surface piercing?

The number isn't going to be nearly as many as the number of people with navel piercings or standard lobe piercings.

Surface piercings are a relatively new piercing that isn't that common, which makes it appealing.

But, in all reality, it's not an ideal piercing because it has a rejection rate of 99%, but I guess, to each is his own.

I have had two surface piercings, both of which rejected within about 6 months or so and were taken care of just the same as all the rest of my piercings- with saline.

Popular surface piercings include:
* Hip piercings
* Clavicle piercings
* Wrist piercings
* Corset piercings

A safe and more long term alternative to surface piercings are microdermal implants. These are a little more complicated in regards to the implant and removal, but they last much longer and are more prone to healing.

Improper Wrist Piercing

If you opt to get a surface piercing, make sure that the piercer is knowledgeable, has done the piercing before, and has the proper jewelry. You do not want a surface piercing with a straight barbell or curved barbell. You want a surface barbell or tygon.

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Pregnancy Belly Button Piercing

November 24th 2010 15:48

Keep a Belly Button Piercing During Pregnancy

If you're just found out that you're pregnant, or you're really starting to show, and you're worried about your belly button piercing, you've pretty much have two options- 1) remove the jewelry or 2) find a proper piece of jewelry to accommodate your abdomen.

You don't necessarily have to get rid of your navel piercing if you don't want to or aren't ready to just yet. You can complete your pregnancy to full term with your belly button ring in-take.

You just want to make sure that you purchase a maternity belly button piercing.

Plain Pregnancy Belly Button Ring

Dangle Pregnancy Belly Button Ring

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Pictures of Hip Piercings

November 20th 2010 16:21

Hip piercings are becoming more and more popular. Hip piercings are surface piercings that have about a 99% rejection rate, but they're still very popular. If you get a hip piercing, just make sure that the piercer knows what s/he is doing.

Surface piercings need to be done with a surface barbell or tygon. Do not let a piercer try to pierce you with a straight barbell or a curved barbell, as this will reject quickly

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What is piercing rejection?

August 9th 2010 13:12

Basically, rejection is when the body rejects and pushes out a piercing. Because the jewelry is a foreign object in the skin, the body will sometimes try to force it out.

Typically, this will happen with surface piercings and navel piercings, but it can happen with other types of piercings as well

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Signs of an Infected Belly Button Piercing

August 4th 2010 13:57

Belly button piercings are one of the more popular types of piercings, and generally they are pretty easy to care for, but that doesn't mean that they don't reject or get infected, as that's pretty common as well.

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I want a Unique Piercing, What Should I Get?

August 2nd 2010 20:48

Everyone wants something different and unique, but in all reality, there isn't any piercing that is completely unique and different. Someone somewhere has it or has tried to heal it, whether it's an anti-eyebrow piercing, nape piercing, corset piercing, or even a reverse navel piercing. There is no truly unique piercing.

What I suggest when looking for a new piercing, is to choose something that you like. Find a piercing that complements you

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Pictures of Nape Surface Piercing

July 28th 2010 15:55

Nape piercings are pretty popular, as it seems more people have success healing their neck piercings, at least in regards to other surface piercings. There is still a huge risk of rejection and migration, as the neck piercing is still a surface piercing, but for some reason many seem to be successful healing them.

If you decide to get a nape piercing, do make sure that you take careful precautions in regards to healing and aftercare, as it is very important to make sure that you take care of a new piercing in order to ensure success. It's also important to remember that, surface barbells and TYGON material should be used as the jewelry for a surface piercing in order to increase the risks of success

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Healing a Nape Surface Piercing

July 26th 2010 13:41

A nape piercing is a piercing on the back of the neck. Typically, they are pierced below the hairline. The most common nape piercing is a single, horizontal piercing, but there are many people who will try the vertical nape piercing or multiple piercings

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Pictures of Hip Surface Piercings

July 12th 2010 19:45

Surface piercings are hard to heal. Plain and simple. Typically, the body treats them as splinters and push them out. If not pierced correctly or with the wrong jewelry, a surface piercing will reject and migrate faster. With proper jewelry- a surface barbell or a tygon barbell, there is more chances of having a permanent piercing, but the odds are still about 99% of rejecting.

Hips are a popular place that girls want to get pierced. Hips can be seen as sexy and attractive. Girls want to accentuate attention here. A tattoo or piercing will do just that

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Pictures of Wrist Surface Piercings

June 17th 2010 23:10

Surface piercings are the "new," "unique" piercing that has become very popular in the modification crowd, buyt they're hard to heal and hard to get properly pierced. First off, many piercers use curved, banana barbells or captive bead rings, which won't heal properly in a surface piercing; proper jewlery is either a surface barbell or tygon (PTFE). Next, healing is a pain and nearly impossible with a 99% rejection rate.

As for wrist piercings, they are popular and hard to heal. The wrist is a high contact area that is highly mobile and very much in the way of everything that people do. The odds of hitting your wrist is higher than you realize, so getting a piercing here can increase the risks

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Piercings ae Spontaneous, Tattoos are Planned

June 8th 2010 13:39

Body art is very popular in today's society. Some is more temporary, like piercings, but tattoos are more permanent. Working in a tattoo shop, you'll find that more people plan their tattoos, but those who come in for piercings are more spontaneous.

Because piercings can be removed, people tend to be more relaxed about getting one done. If you don't like it in the future, it can easily be removed and the hole will close up. Tattoos just aren't that way, which is why more people tend to plan out their tattoos

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