Will it hurt?
Yes. No. Maybe so. There is no good answer to this question besides
YMMV (your mileage may vary). It is dependent on any number of factors,
including but not limited to: your personal pain tolerance, the
skill of the bodyart professional (tattoo artist or piercer), the
quality of the needles, the body part in question. Most mods hurt
at least a little, some hurt alot. The definition of "little" and
"lot" is solely up to you, and you are going to have to decide for
yourself.
How much will (insert mod here) cost?
Please call your local shop for an estimate. The answer depends
on the shop, the artist/piercer, your local economy, the size of
the tattoo or the type of jewelry, and the price of tea in china.
Where can I get pierced/tattooed that won't
card me?
While you might be able to find such places, consider this: is a
shop that is willing to break the rules regarding working on minors
going to be reliable on other, more critical issues like cleanliness
and sterilization? The "professionals" willing to work on you without
carding you or asking for parental permission are probably hacks
and scratchers, and you're much better off waiting until you're
legal or getting permission.
Is betadine/ bactine/ peroxide okay for
aftercare?
While betadine, bactine, and other similar products were once recommended
for use on fresh piercings, they are no longer. Peroxide was never
a good idea, since it kills healing cells; don't use it.
I just got my
pierced
and now it is red/swollen/pus-filled/etc. What do I do?
See your piercer. And next time, follow his or her aftercare instructions
(unless your piercer is Todd Bertrang...)
Will my piercing jewelry set off metal
detectors?
For the most part, this will not happen. There are isolated incidents
where someone or other has set off a detector that is set to be
particularly sensitive, but the majority of the time pierced individuals
sail through metal detectors with nary a problem.
Can I still breast feed after getting my
nipples pierced?
Yes.
Where can I find kanji?
http://www.kanjitattoos.com/
What about tattoos that fade in five years?
There is no such thing. It doesn't exist. It's a lie. It is physically/biologically
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