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Selecting a Body Piercer

When choosing a Body Piercing facility here are some things to consider:

• Check for a permit issued by the Department of Health.
• Check for posted information on how and where to file an Injury Report from a Body Piercing.
• Ask the piercer to describe the process including any risks, possible consequences, precautions, and after care instructions.
• Make sure they have you sign a statement that they have discussed all this information with you before they do the piercing.
• Unless you are obviously over 21 years of age, the piercer should ask you to produce proof of age.
• The piercer is required to keep a record consisting of personal and medical information as well as piercings.
• The piercer should be happy to show you his cleaning and sterilizing procedures for his equipment and jewelry.
  
• If, during your initial visits, the piercer seems reluctant to answer all your questions or you see things that don't look right to you, you may want to check out another piercer. 
• If, following the piercing, you have any concerns or problems with the piercing, go back to the piercer and discuss the situation with them. If they are not able to help you, then see a physician.
• If you have any problems getting a proper response from the piercer, call your local Health Department.
• If you have any questions about body piercing or how or where to file a complaint, give our office a call at 407-254-1035 .