VCH Piercing, Jewelry Materials, and Jewelry Changes

Today I received this query in the comments section of one of my posts: HI!  I am 44, and have been considering a VCH for a while now, and find that most of the research I have done has led me to you… Read More

Book Request

I received this very nice email from one of my colleagues from the Association of Professional Piercers: Hey Elayne, I have spoken with you numerous times at the APP conventions and have been… Read More

VCH Question

Here is an email exchange that started as a comment to one of my other posts: Hey, I wanted to know if I could ask a question about a VCH that was done MONTHS ago (at least 5) and might be rejecting.… Read More

How Long Can I Leave My Jewelry Out?

Piercees often want to know how long they can leave out their body jewelry before a hole closes. One man asked me just today: I don't know if you can help or point me to someone who can, but I have a… Read More

Age Limits for Piercings

I periodically get questions about age limits for piercings, and I got one today: How old does a piercee have to be to get nipple piercings done? To get nipple piercings, or any below-the-neck… Read More

Reinserting Body Jewelry/MRIs

Some months back I had to have an MRI (had to find out if I'd torn a tendon in my knee, which fortunately turned out not to be the case).  I took all my jewelry out for that (it was mostly stainless… Read More