Body Piercing

Well a nipple barbell is measured from inside the first ball on the shaft to the other ball inside on the shaft. It's the inside measurement you need not including the thread on balls. In a nipple (male of female) the barbell should be 2~3 millimeters longer than the actual nipple is across to ensure there is room for cleaning and enhancement. The nipple will become larger in diameter as the piercing heals, this applies to both female and male nipple piercings.

No, a 5x100 stud pattern will not fit on a 5x120 stud pattern because the number and placement of the studs are different. The studs need to align perfectly for the wheels to mount correctly on the hub.

Well don't force it just keep cleaning it normally and it will start to move on it's own. Movement can usually be seen by about the 2nd weeks of cleaning, this is an indication that the piercing is healing well.

Simply because the jewellery is the same size as the piercing, therefore the hole in the tissue is plugged and prevented from bleeding.If the jewellery were smaller than the actual piercing then the piercings would in fact bleed.

You go to a professional. Piercing yourself is a bad idea unless you are a professional piercer. You can't sterilize the jewelry or tools without an autoclave which I doubt you have. If you were to actually create a sanitary room and get your tools/jewelry autoclaved it would cost more than going to a pro. If its about money, save up and go to a pro. Otherwise, its a bad idea to put your health at risk just to save a few bucks. Piercing yourself will be much more painful and risky.

Stretching with PTFE tape usually takes 1-2 weeks depending on your skin's elasticity and how your ears respond to the process. It's important to listen to your body and not rush the stretching to avoid potential complications.

18 gauge is the next smallest from 16 gauge. Size runs from highest number being the smallest gauge to lower numbers being the larger gauge.

IE: 18g 16g 14g 12g 10g

You'll need to give the piercing area time to heal properly before getting it re-pierced. How long that is depends on how quickly your body heals, and how irritated the area got when you pulled the ring out.

Good luck!

It actually means nothing other than you were too lazy to get the other ear done. This whole left right gay not thing died back in the 70's. Today most males have both ears done either with rings or studs and the sexual orientation has nothing to do with your personal image or style sense.

Basically there's very sensitive tissue in the deeper areas of your nose. That coupled with the fact that the skin up there has a very high density of blood vessels which warms the air going into your lungs. It's so warm that the water is like an ice bath for your poor little nose.

No some one is trying to con you, piercing the testes is extremely painful and is not a practice in professional body piercing.

It is generally recommended to wait at least 6-12 months before changing a cartilage piercing to allow proper healing and reduce the risk of infection. Always follow the aftercare instructions provided by your piercer and consult with them before making any changes to the jewelry.

it depends on a few things. A) where the piercing was B) how long it was pierced for and C) how fast you heal. i got my years pierced 3 years ago and i can go w/o earrings for weeks and it doesnt fully close, and a friend of mine got his ears pierced in highschool and it closed up in his 40s.

It can take several months to a year for an earlobe piercing to reach gauge 10, depending on the healing process and individual's body. It is important to stretch the piercing slowly and safely to minimize the risk of damage or infection.

Piercing the corporate veil is when a company is shown to be corrupt, and engaged in injurious activities. This was the case of a Kenyan Pipeline Company explosion and fire that killed 120 people, and injured hundreds of others. The company was found to be grossly negligent in their operations, an a subsequent lawsuit was filed by victims and their families.

Both balls should be removable unless you purchased lower quality jewellery then who knows.

Based on your description, your ear gauge size is likely around a 16 gauge. The fact that you can fit 4 20 gauge earrings in the same hole suggests that your earlobe has stretched to accommodate the smaller size earrings.

To close stretched ear piercings or gauged ears, you can opt for a procedure called a "lobe reconstruction surgery," where excess tissue is removed and the hole is stitched up. This procedure is typically done by a skilled plastic surgeon and results in a more natural-looking earlobe. It's important to consult with a professional to discuss your options and the best approach for your specific situation.

For the basic oral piercings, ie. lip piercing, monroe, labret etc etc; the swelling begins to go down after a few days. Since the cartilage for a dimple piercing is much thicker than that of a lip piercing, the swelling will take a little bit longer to go down.

Usually 3-10 days before the swelling begins to go down, depending on how much you play with the jewelery, irritate the piercing, and even how you clean it can all alter the amount of time your piercing is swollen for!

Yes it can kill you. Most rust contains strands of streptococcus. When streptococcus enters straight into the bloodstream the virus can eat away the skin on your body. For example, its likely you may wake up with half your face decayed off. IT IS BAD. THROW IT AWAY. Use surgical stainless steel. It doesn't rust.

A rook piercing is done by a professional body piercer using a sterile needle. The piercer will clean the area, mark the placement of the piercing, and then use a needle to create the hole for the jewelry to be inserted. It is important to care for the piercing properly to prevent infection and promote healing.

Having a smaller gauge ground wire may lead to increased electrical resistance and potential overheating. It is important to ensure that the gauge of the ground wire is appropriately sized to handle the electrical load and prevent safety hazards such as electrical fires. It is recommended to consult with a qualified electrician to determine the correct gauge for your specific electrical system.

Pros - Its adorable, takes a long time to close if you have to go long term with no jewelry in it, it allows you to express yourself. Cons - Irritation, infection, rejection, migration, hypertrophic scarring, keloids. If taken care of properly, none of these cons should occur.

The white "stuff" you find on the base of you're tongue ring surrounding the jewelry is called lymph. It's completely normal and is produced naturally in you're body to speed up the healing process. Do not panic when you see the foreign goo. A lot of people think it is puss from an infection, but they are wrong.

A helix piercing typically takes 3-6 months to fully heal, but it can vary from person to person. It is important to follow proper aftercare instructions to ensure smooth healing and reduce the risk of infection. Any signs of prolonged pain, redness, or discharge should be evaluated by a professional piercer or healthcare provider.