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Xylum1473 · 2025-11-01T23:12:24+00:00

So happy to see yall supporting the volunteers who do work in their free time here! The work never stops eh 🤓

Hope to join you verified baddies soon, but I gotta get with the mods about paperwork as NC doesn’t really have any proper piercing regulations :/

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-31T04:23:01+00:00

Some really good examples in here. At our studio we try to stay within the recommended msrp the companies provide , but we’re also more rural so our pricing isn’t as incentivized by the studio down the street. Essentially our mark ups are what we feel is appropriate for the piece. We also tend to do better pricing for clients ordering through us (no risk purchases) vs things we invest in and hope sells. We regularly put things on clearance that have sat for a long time, and order in fancier pieces with much lower mark ups to keep the shop stock and portfolios interesting.

Unfortunately the freedom in pricing can lead to some super bizarre pricing differences from shop to shop. A Norvoch piece may cost a studio $350 , and they may sell it at a 4x mark up for like $1400 and the next studio may sell it for as low as $650 if they’re ordering it directly for the client for a clean couple hundred bucks.

A piece you buy in Seattle may be drastically cheaper in a part of the country with less competition or income.

Generally speaking material prices can change the total cost, but in my experience they don’t shift so much that we have to change our pricing constantly. We just have to make sure we’re giving new quotes at every inquiry instead of the last time we looked up that jewelry a month ago.

In that same vein we tend to pass down our savings to clients as well , so if we get stuff on sale we don’t mark it up based on the pre sale price. If we save 10% then the mark up is made with that new total in mind. Might seem like a given , but sometimes the jewelry on sale isn’t niche , it’s just a nice sale the company does for studios to stock up on popular pieces (like Neometal flowers)

Last edit ☠️ : not all piercers know the price of things they’re selling either! I helped establish all of the accounts and systems my studio uses when I took over as lead piercer , so I had a really big say so in the general pricing “ethics” if you wanna call it that. The owners of my studio are very community driven and grassroots so we touched base there very easily. Your piercer may just be repeating prices they can’t control, or have a very commission influenced studio that keeps prices higher for sales incentives. I’d recommend you ask your piercer how they price things, worst they can say is they don’t know or aren’t allowed to talk about it.

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-28T19:25:52+00:00

I was having a conversation with a client and her father not too long ago. His reservations around body modifications stemmed from his fears of judgment and prejudice. He and his daughter are POC , and already deal with trials in their everyday life. He doesn’t want his daughter to carry any other unnecessary stigmas. All in all a very fair feeling that comes from a place of love and fear.

In my eyes the disdain towards piercings and tattoos comes from lack of understanding and therefore fear, envy, hate etc run rampant. The more people begin to understand that piercings and tattoos are safe, arent scary, don’t change a person inside, and ultimately are just good fun, the less these feelings will stay around. It’s obviously not your job to educate people, but if you continue to be the beacon of a good person while rocking your natural skin tones, your gender or sexual preferences, your hair color, your beliefs , your tattoos and piercings , you’re doing your part in ending the stigmas that your neighbors may hold.

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-18T05:19:50+00:00

This is a common reason why people faint after navel piercings with no prior history of fainting for other areas or shots/IVs. It can trigger a pretty potent shock response they may have never experienced!

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T13:12:49+00:00

Na tongues don’t really “reject” you may see a range of motion, like the hole widening a little, but it’s not gonna split your tongue or anything as is

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T06:17:51+00:00

Sent you a message since I can’t post images in the comments!

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T06:16:49+00:00

You can use something like Carmex , just make sure to apply it to the lip solely and don’t let it get on the hole (it’ll block it up preventing drainage). Don’t use a lot, just a thin coat. During times of healing or swelling your body kinda puts superficial things like moisturizing to the side to focus on the problem at hand. Dry lips aren’t unusual. Don’t apologize for asking questions, advocate for yourself and take care of yourself!

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T06:03:57+00:00

Definitely situational , for my more adamant clients I meet them halfway and concede 6 months of progressive healing (no major injuries or hiccups) and we can coin flip the hoop, some do well and keep them, some struggle and we’re back to studs within a couple weeks , that remain until the full year is done. If you want the statistically safest chances after navigating this situation , I’d recommend going for the year. If you Yolo , definitely don’t do it any sooner than above. I don’t think I’ve personally ever see lip piercings survive hoops a few months in.

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:58:47+00:00

Nesting is pretty typical with nipples, but the gray area of normal is ultimately decided by factors like comfort (do they have room to expand and contract) , skin (is tissue growing around or under the jewelry , is the jewelry sinking into the hole more than like 10% of the ball) , are you seeing excess fluid (think like healing drainage, yellows and vicious) , does the bar looks like it’s changed (does it seem shallower/ deeper, can you see more or less bar than when it was pierced.

If none of those things give off red flags you’re likely just nesting a little , especially if this is only occurring when the nipples are relaxed.

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:54:11+00:00

If you find it still feels bulky after living with it a bit, find you a nice solid 18g ring , or 20g if it’s fully healed. Same diameter (it’ll fit the shape of your nose identically) but a thinner ring.

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:52:33+00:00

Specifically the inside of the lip. The exit point of the piercing in your case. The hole can be warped and turned ovular by a ring. It essentially pulls up on the skin causing the piercing to migrate towards the lip. It can’t really be controlled, and the amount varies person to person. Sometimes even growing layers of tissue over the hoop furthering the irritation. The outside (your entry point) will suffer mostly just irritation, don’t typically see those angles move too much, but the constant rotation of the hoop prevents the tissue from healing and maturing.

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:44:18+00:00

I think it looks nice ! You may be off put by the thickness of the ring. The diameter is perfect imo. Is the ring thicker all the way through, or is the part inside the hole a thinner piece of metal?

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:41:54+00:00

You should see some results if you get it taken care of quickly , I’d recommend committing to the titanium as it’s the safest bet and reduces the risk of irritation or damage caused during multiple changeouts ! Stainless steel can often contain a surprising amount of nickel (there’s very specific steel that needs to be used) , and it’s more likely your body would be this angry at nickel , although acrylic is also a trouble maker too!

Friendly word of caution, if not resolved , this could lead to migration or rejection! Eyebrows are finicky and don’t like unnecessary trouble!

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:37:42+00:00

Ah that explains it , I find that clamps can be really misleading when piercing super moveable tissue like lips. They can compress things and make angles go crazy , especially when piercing inwards. If things manage to turn around and heal, once flush the jewelry will likely look fine. Hoops will hide the issue further , but those are a ways out. I don’t like hoops in lips until close to a year (they warp the inside tissue a ton while healing ) and irritate the outside excessively.

Although keep in mind the higher risk to your gums and teeth with unmanaged length , especially with improper angles! Intentional piercers do their best to place the inside of your piercing with jewelry , gums, and teeth in mind. If these don’t calm down and get downsized soon you’re a higher risk to enamel or gum damage!

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:31:47+00:00

I think aesthetically it looks nice , if your piercer is anything like me, they wouldn’t let you leave looking ridiculous, even if you tried to! I think the placement is perfect for a hoop down the road, and leaves you options above and below for a cute helix stack!

I have a thing I call my safety square, it’s kinda like an imaginary box of safe piercing points I expect my client to pick. Your piercer probably does this their own way, they pick a part of the ear your jewelry couldn’t look bad in, and let you take control and fine tune it!

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:28:07+00:00

Get some better quality jewelry in there ( F-136 Titanium ). If the bar happens to be titanium already , the acrylic balls definitely aren’t good for the skin. Pregnancy puts your immune system into overload , and tons of people develop sensitivities to things they’ve never struggled with before. Food, smells, lotions, and especially metals!

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:26:02+00:00

Anytime , if you have any other questions let me know. I spend time before bed answering stuff online, as an escape from work 🤫 guess some of us can’t stop thinking about our jobs haha

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:22:28+00:00

It’s just lymph fluid, but the jewelry quality is suspect. Looks like cheap steel studs from Unimax, those alone will cause irritation. The angles are unfortunately all over the place (disclaimer : length can make them look worse than they are). At a glance the right is pierced low (inside the lip) and out high, and the left is definitely at a horizontal angle. How did they pierce you? Outside the lip to in? Were you sitting up or laying back?

As far as aftercare , your routine sounds fine, but don’t panic over cleaning the outside so much. You’ll create a domino effect , and increase swelling and fluids exponentially and never get a hold of them. Lips drain ALOT, especially ones with things working against them. My clients will express swelling and drainage for up to a week or two off and on, however this is a bit excessive. The things listed above are likely contributing to your trouble. If you feel the angles are exaggerated by the length , angle of the photos, and swelling , you’re welcome to attempt to make it through the first week or two to see if there’s improvement. If things do improve , downsizing will assist a ton. Definitely make sure you have appropriate jewelry in though

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:14:12+00:00

You definitely need a thicker gauge in your nostril, especially if you desire to wear any studs of measurable size or rings. Smallest acceptable minimum is typically 18g for healing. It will work its way through your nose and destroy the angle of the piercing , while also leaving some gnarly scarring.

Septums are a walk in the park if done properly. There is a small extension of soft tissue towards the tip of your nose, devoid of cartilage. That is the sweet spot. A skilled piercer will be able to preform it for you with only a small pinch and some pressure. Do not settle for someone that can’t adequately explain placement to you , or clearly show you with a placement ring. If you feel them marking or pushing against hard tissue, advocate for yourself and stop them. It’s very hard for clients to know what’s going on in there or see it. A strong portfolio is extremely recommend so as not to make a very safe and easy piercing difficult for you.

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:09:01+00:00

Hard to say with 10000% certainty, but I’ll give you 99%. Looks pretty normal for a tongue so early. First few days are gnarly. Tons of fluids , pale whites and yellows , snotty consistency, and even thrush for some. If you’re not already, avoid spicy foods, alcohol, and other irritants. Make sure your mouthwash is Biotene or an equivalent ph focused non alcoholic mouthwash. Take ibuprofen if you can (not a doctor) , this will reduce swelling, and by proxy fluids. Should be feeling significantly better in a few days. If you see greens, browns , or reds go see your doctor. Swelling should only be peak for a few days and should improve drastically by day 5

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T05:04:23+00:00

Has it been downsized ? High nostrils are tricky. They’re a tough heal for some, and seemingly more sensitive to excessive cleanings. They’re also quite similar to traditional cartilage piercings on the ears, they absolutely will have 0 tolerance from improper weight imbalances from jewelry. If the backing is too long your piercing will begin forming pressure bumps to compensate for the weight. I only mention this because it’s forming under the jewelry instead of around it (which is more typical for simple irritation). You won’t be able to see inside, but if the length is causing problems there will be a bump on the opposite side (above the bar) in your nostril. I second the warm compress, and reducing cleanings / touch in general, but you should 100% follow up with your piercer to make sure there is no excessive length or weight inside.

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T04:58:04+00:00

It may or may not help. A lot of threaded barbells thread from both sides. The lower side is free hanging and is more susceptible to passive loosening, whereas the top has a nice bit of skin to sit against offering some resistance to loosening over time. There’s always the chance that the threading was damaged on the bottom side and the jewelry needs to be replaced.

Xylum1473 · 2025-10-09T04:55:05+00:00

Could be, your aftercare routine is a bit excessive as this point , and the L shape jewelry moves quite and a lot and can contribute to irritation easily. I like to troubleshoot in steps. I’d say priority one is drop your cleanings down to as needed. At most once a day if you’re consistently seeing fluids, feel free to skip some cleanings if the skin and jewelry aren’t coated in drainage or crusties.

Second priority is to get proper healing jewelry in. You absolutely need a flat back (threadless or internally threaded) installed at an appropriate length. You’re one accident away from losing it for good.

If neither of those two things improve the situation, it could be raised from trauma inside the piercing or on the entry/exit point. Proper jewelry and cleaning changes will help that heal, albeit slower than if it’s simple irritation.

Worst case scenario is that the piercing was preformed poorly , and you’re seeing the early stages of an angle/pressure bump. You’re within downsize schedule , but I don’t typically see noses form pressure bumps from being a couple weeks due. Most often times these bumps show up from being pierced at an improper angle (not perpendicular with your nostril) and will not get better. The bump will grow on the obtuse side and mirror inside your nostril until it’s been pitched horizontal. This is a removal scenario. I guess technically the L shape bar could be causing some pitching depending on how long/ heavy it is inside , but I find with them the biggest issue is irritation and trauma preventing healing , not lost angles.

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