u/Abashed-Apple

70 year old woman came in wanting her lobes repierced. They closed up in the 90s. I look at my release of liability paperwork and she discloses that she has type 2 diabetes, a heart condition, and is on blood thinners. I had to turn her away.

AINT NOBODY TELL ME ABOUT THE SECOND COLLECTOR LEVIATHAN AT ZIPS SECOND BLACKBOX.

Im collectively suing all yall for anxiety, heart issues, trauma, and a new pair of pants.

Done. Im DONE.

Untrue stereotypes, be they offensive or simply comical.

Accurate stereotypes, no matter if they are funny or harsh. Be truthful.

In the 6 years I’ve been piercing I’ve never had that happen. Ive had someone vomit on me, pee the bed, and punch me in the side of my head, but I’ve never had someone pass out. I was so afraid because they also started convulsing. It was over in 3 very long minutes but I had no idea what to do. They were getting their tongue pierced and were sitting up. They passed out with the needle in their tongue. I had to make sure they didnt bite down or fall down and try to get them water but they couldnt drink it anyway. The tattoo artist that owns the shop told me yo never do a piercing sitting up but Ive always done tongues sitting up. Am I wrong? What would you guys do.

Sorry about the paragraph but Im still shaken.

Hi. Im setting up a piercing studio in an empty room of a tattoo studio. Ive worked in piercing studios before but never owned one myself, so I never paid attention to the location of the ultrasonic cleaner or autoclave. Ive read in several different places that the piercing studio needs its own cleaning room apart from the studio that includes a separate sink, autoclave, and ultrasonic device to avoid cross contamination. That would mean I would have to rent 2 rooms- one for piercing and one for cleaning equipment. Ive never seen that in action. Ive also never seen a spore test done at all. Please do not flame me, Im trying to be as legit as possible and Im admitting my ignorance.

If I need a separate room for cleansing/disinfecting/sanitizing then I may as well go with fully disposable clamps/forceps because I cannot afford the rent on two rooms with just piercing alone.

How are your studios set up? Any advice is welcome. Thanks.

Let me clarify a bit because Im honestly starting to get upset:

1. I know what an autoclave is and how to use one.
2. I have my license and have been doing this for a few years
3. Im trying to get out of hood shops where this stuff doesnt matter. Ive educated myself, read the piercing bible, went through forums, and thats how I know that my knowledge is lacking. I am actively trying to be better.
4. Comments about how Im going to hurt people arent productive. I know this can hurt people, which is why Im trying to learn how you guys do things properly.
   Im put off by the elitism but Im not surprised.

In my part of the USA it’s Hamburger Helper.