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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is there a downloadable verison of your catalogue?
Q. Does it hurt to be pierced? What about after the procedure?
Q. How are body piercings done?
Q. Why can't you use an ear piercing gun?
Q. Will it bleed?
Q. What are my chances of developing an infection?
Q. What about rejection?
Q. What does healed mean?
Q. When can I leave my jewelry out? What about removing jewelry for medical procedures, such as x-rays or mri's?
Q. What is your policy on piercing minors?
Q. Can you explain LeRoi manhattans procedures to maintain sterility?
Q. Is there a downloadable version of your catalogue?
A. There sure is! Click on the following links to begin the download.
Main Catalogue PDF 4.7mb
After Care Catalogue PDF
14K Cataogue PDF 2.7mb ~Brand New catalogue! not even in print yet!~
Supplemental Catalogue PDF
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Q. Does it hurt to be pierced? What about after the procedure?
A. To say piercings "hurt" is extreme. The most that you'll feel is some momentary discomfort. You may feel some pressure or pinching depending on the placement of the piercing. You will find that it is never as bad as you think it will be. Piercings are done so quickly and gently that any discomfort you feel will be over in the time it takes you to take a deep breath. Some people are more sensitive and therefore will feel it more than others.
What I say to customers who are extremely nervous is " If it was unbearably painful would they be so common?" NO. There are no unbearable piercings or sensations from being pierced. After the procedure most piercees report that they are in no way uncomfortable or in pain. Some people report some tingling, slight stinging or pinching ranging from a few hours to a couple of days after the procedure. Tenderness is to be expected and absolutely natural. You can enagage in most of your regular activities as long as you "listen to your body" and take it easy if you feel its what you need.
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Q. How are body piercings done?
A. All piercings are done using sterile, single use needles. Some piercings require the use of forceps (otherwise known as clamps) to hold the area securely. These may provide a feeling of numbness as it momentarily cuts off circulation. Other placements require the use of a receiving tube which "catches" the needle as it exits the piercing site and prevents the needle from puncturing any other areas of the body. An extremely sharp, beveled, sterile, disposable piercing needle is used to perform the piercing. These needles are specifically designed for this purpose. The jewelry is inserted as the needle is pushed out of the body. This allows us to properly insert the correct size and style of jewelry.
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Q. Why can't you use an ear piercing gun?
A. Re-usable ear piercing guns cannot be sterilized between uses. It is even hard to properly clean them between customers. Therefore they are not at all hygienic and can be dangerous.
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Q. Will it bleed?
A. Since we are breaking the skin, there is definetely a chance of bleeding. Most piercings are virtually bloodless, some do have a tendency to bleed a little and a small amount do bleed quite a bit, generally immediately folling the piercing. There are a few piercing, like the prince albert, that tend to bleed on and off for a few days.
This is to be expected. Certain areas of the body have a richer blood supply than others. These areas tend to bleed, but also tend to heal the fastest. In these locations nutrients are brought to the area and waste products removed
easily, and heal the wound faster.You may not bleed while in the studio but it may bleed after you've left. No need to worry this is normal.
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Q. What are my chances of developing an infection?
A. If the aftercare is followed precisley as directed there should be no chance of infection. All implements used in a piercing procedure are sterile and/or single use.
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Q. What about rejection?
A. There is a very small chance of rejection in most of the piercings we perform. If we feel a specific piercing has a high chance of rejection or your body is not properly suited for a specific piercing we will
decline to perform the procedure. The more common piercings have a very low risk of rejection. Rarely, despite the best efforts of all parties involved it can happen. If you suspect your piercing is rejecting it is best to go see your piercer and have them take a look at it and advise you on the best course of action.
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Q. What does healed mean?
A. New piercings heal in 2 stages. The initial healing time is while you are strictly following your aftercare instructions. Initial healing is over when the body has produced new cells which form around the inside of the piercing. At this point the piercing is no longer an open wound. Around this time it could be advisable to change the jewelry and lessen cleanings but first consult with your piercer. Do keep in mind though that this newly formed tissue is still very delicate and easily damaged. You must still be careful with it and not be too rough on the piercing. If it becomes damaged at this point it can revert back to a healing piercing. Secondary healing is the toughening up of these new cells so that it becomes more like the rest of your body. At the end of this stage your piercing is healed and can handle some rough treatment.
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Q. When can I leave my jewelry out? What about removing jewelry for medical procedures, such as x-rays or mri's?
A. The basic rule is " if you like your piercing always keep jewelry in them". Ear lobes generally stay open without jewelry, the same can not be said for body piercings. It is in fact a totally personal issue. Some
people have no problem leaving jewelry out of a piercing and reinserting it at their leisure. Others may have had a piercing for years but as soon as the jewelry comes out it begins to shrink and close up. If you absolutely have to remove your jewelry for a medical procedure there are non-metal materials you can wear to keep your piercing open. These materials are generally medical grade plastics, the same thickness as your regular jewelry.
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Q. What is your policy on piercing minors?
A. The minimun age to get pierced in our studio is 16 years old with a parent or gaurdian. The parent must be present in the studio and both must have ID or some proof of legal guardianship. We do not perform any piercings below the neck on minors.
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Q. Can you explain LeRoi manhattans procedures to maintain sterility?
A. We use established Universal Precautions Procedures, which includes wearing disposable exam gloves for all client contact. Instruments are sterilized in an autoclave prior to use on a client. The autoclave employs heat and pressure for total sterilization. The needles we use are all single use. All other supplies used in any procedure are single use, disposable. Supplies and containers housing supplies are all touched with clean, freshly gloved hands only. The workstation is cleaned before and after each client with a hospital-grade hard surface disinfectant. Jewelry is sterilized in the autoclave prior to insertion into the body. Each and every client is treated with care and total attention.
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