Risks of Piercing "Cauliflower Ear"

I was asked a question recently that I hadn't heard before: At one of the tattoo shops I work in, one of the apprentice tattoo artists wants me to pierce a helix on both ears. No problemo. However he… Read More

Is There a Reason Repiercing Heals Quicker than Initial Piercing?

I received an interesting question from a piercee who wondered if there was a reason his piercings healed more quickly the second time around: Hey Elayne, This might be a dumb question but I was… Read More

Questions about Stretching a Prince Albert Piercing (with photos)

 I received a message and some photos from a man who had received a Prince Albert piercing: Basically my PA piercing is right in the middle of the strip of skin  in the middle of the underside of my… Read More

Numbness After Lower Lip Piercing

I received a message from someone who got a lip piercing and was concerned about experiencing numbness in the area: (Photos below show a normal range of sizes and placements for a side lip placement… Read More

Vertical Clitoral Hood (VCH) with Inappropriate Jewelry (Long Post, Small Balls)

I received a photo from a woman who found my website after getting her Vertical Clitoral Hood (VCH) piercing done. She thought something didn't seem right with it. This is my response: It might be in… Read More

Apadravya Piercing: Questions and Concerns

I received this message from a client who was booked in for an apadravya piercing with me: Elayne, I am obviously concerned aabput my apadravya piercing.  If i recall properly you said you do not use… Read More