20 Things You Should Demand From Your Piercer - Body Piercing Basics EP41

17 October 2019 / Comments

In the 41st Episode of Body Piercing Basic, DaVo goes over 20 key things you should demand from your piercer, including:

  1. To give a verbal consultation that covers all responsibilities that will need to be taken on to heal the piercing, risks, your health status, allergies, and other issues that might be involved in the piercing procedure and healing process. Also, evaluate and discuss the person’s anatomy, placement, and jewelry options, regardless of whether you are getting pierced that day or in the future.
  2. If they do not offer, refuse, or suggest a piercing, they should clearly explain why they feel the piercing is not a good choice. So, you can make an educated decision.
  3. To advise clients firmly if a piercing is risky, prone to rejection, and/or experimental.
  4. They will be willing to refuse piercings they don’t feel comfortable with.
  5. We can provide a guided tour of the piercing area and studio upon request.
  6. To conduct themselves professionally, be sober and respectably treat clients regardless of your age, gender, race, sexual orientation, spiritual or political beliefs, and/or piercing choice.
  7. To be discreet and offer a clean, well-lit private area where clients can have a consultation and get their piercing.
  8. To be open and willing to answer any questions the client may have before, during, and after the piercing.
  9. To only pierce with sterile single-use piercing needles that are disposed of as medical waste.
  10. To only pierce with tools and instruments that have been decontaminated, cleaned, and then sterilized between clients. Do not use ear piercing devices and jewelry at all.
  11. To practice good hygiene and cross-contamination prevention before, during, and after the piercing. Including washing hands and frequently changing medical exam gloves.
  12. To only use jewelry made from certified implant grade materials with a high finish and free of defect. Also, ensure the jewelry is the correct size, style, and shape to minimize the risks of issues during healing and expedite the healing process.
  13. To offer piercings and basic jewelry options that fit within your budget and needs
  14. To supply written care instruction and also detailed verbal instruction after the piercing is done and make themselves available for future questions and issues by phone, text, in person, etc...
  15. To not consider their job done until the piercing is completely healed.
  16. To offer some guarantee, including re-piercing or replacing jewelry if it is defective.
  17. To replace jewelry free of charge if the jewelry was too small or is causing issues.
  18. To offer a consultation free of charge on healing issues regardless of who did the piercing.
  19. To change and sterilize jewelry regardless of where you buy it.
  20. To be passionate enough about their art to educate anyone willing to learn about body piercing and body art, and consider themselves ambassadors for the industry.

This video is designed for those new to Body Piercing and as an educational introduction. You should always consult a professional piercer or medical profession before getting any piercing or embarking on a piercing procedure. One of the key concepts behind this series is to empower the average person to have an informed conversation with their piercer about how the piercing will be performed.

I, also known as DaVo, have been a professional body piercer and the owner of Axiom Body Piercing Studio in Des Moines, Iowa, since 1994. My focus on education and helping clients make informed decisions about getting pierced has always been a significant part of my business practices and services. With my website and increasingly on YouTube, I hope to expand and inform others outside of my small part of the world. I always welcome questions and comments, so if you have one, please don't hesitate to share.

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For more information on DaVo and the Axiom Body Piercing Studio, go to https://axiompiercing.com

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Skin Kitchen Tattoo and The Axiom Body Piercing Studio are located at 3800 Douglas Ave./Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Tattoo hours are Thursday - Monday 1-8 pm
Piercing hours are Thursday - Monday 2-8 pm

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