Flesh Plugs/Surface Piercings

[Charlie]

Okay, how old do you have to be to get both of those without your parents there or permission? And, how much would it cost each?

My dad found a place that might do them, but he can't take me because he hasn't got the time or money, but I might have some. So, if I can go on my own I will. +rep to all helps.

[jrh2002]

I found this and number 4 is the age thing.
I hope it helps.

Guidelines For The Practice Of Body Piercing

This guidance has been produced to aid practitioners in understanding their obligations relating to body piercing. The guidance sets out best practice information based on current knowledge of the body piercing industry. It must be borne in mind, however, that the information given is for advisory purposes only.
In the absence of any specific legislation to control the practice of body piercing, Tameside MBC do not encourage or condone this activity.
All body piercing operations are carried out entirely at the practitioners own risk and compliance with this guide does not indicate compliance with any legal responsibilities and obligations, either civil or criminal.
The guidance is not intended to be an authoritative interpretation of the law; such interpretation can only be made by the Courts.
1. Registration

Whilst there is no legal requirement for a body-piercing practitioner to be registered by the Local Authority, it is a requirement that the practitioner must register where ear-piercing is offered. This will ensure that the minimum standards of the ear-piercing bye-laws can be met at body-piercing premises.
Body piercers who employ staff to work at their premises must also register the premises under the provisions of the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963.
2. Definitions

Body piercing is defined by Tameside MBC as any facial, cosmetic or deep body piercing other than the ear.
3. Legal Considerations

There are no specific legislative controls on the practice of body piercing. There are, however, a number of general legal provisions and arguments that should be taken into account.

1. Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc., Act 1974 requires every employer and self-employed person to carry out their activities in a manner that does not create risks to the health and safety of persons who are not their employees. Many types of body piercing have prolonged healing periods and a high risk of infection and so body piercers must demonstrate that their competence, hygiene standards and aftercare information are sufficient to protect their clients from health risks arising from piercing operations.
2. The Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act 1985 states that a person who "excises, infibulates or otherwise mutilates the whole or any part of the labia majora, labia minora or ****oris of another person" is guilty of a criminal offence. It is arguable that the piercing of female genitalia in the absence of a medical reason could be an offence under this Act.
3. A recent House of Lords decision in a sado-masochism case ruled that no individual has a right to allow an assault on their person. It could be argued that deep body piercing (i.e. piercing of nipples, penis and labia) is a form of assault on the person and a practitioner could therefore be criminally liable even if consent has been given by the client.
4. There is a growing body of legal opinion that deep body piercing is bordering on a surgical operation. The practice of clinical surgery without medical qualifications is a criminal offence. It is also illegal for piercers to administer local anaesthetic injections, unless medically qualified.

All of the above points should be borne in mind when body piercing is offered to clients, or requested by them.
4. Age Limitations

Again, there are no specific legal controls over the age at which body piercing should be offered.
In view of the nature of this type of piercing, however, it is Tameside MBC's recommendation that body piercing is not offered or administered to any person under the age of 18 years.
Exceptions may be made in the case of facial or cosmetic piercing (eg. nose, lip, eyebrow, naval etc.), provided that such piercing is only offered or administered to persons under 18 years of age when they are accompanied by their consenting parent or guardian.
Under no circumstances should deep body piercing be offered or administered to persons under 18 years.
Proof of Age

Every effort must be made to ensure that persons requesting body piercing are 18 years old or over. It is not sufficient to simply ask them their age. As a minimum standard, the client must be asked to produce appropriate proof of age, such as:

1. A passport
2. A proof of Age Identity Card

Both of these carry a photograph of the holder. A driving licence or other form of Identification that does not carry a photograph is not sufficient for borderline cases.
In cases where it is reasonably obvious that the client is over 18, a driving licence is sufficient if accompanied by supporting proof of age, identity and address, such as a gas or electricity bill, bank statement etc.
Under no circumstances should body piercing be offered or administered to anyone who cannot produce appropriate identification and proof of age.
5. Records of Information

1. It is essential that accurate and comprehensive records are kept of all body piercing operations.A consent form should be produced that allows the recording of the following information:
   
   1. The clients name and address.
   2. Their age.
   3. The proof of age or identification provided by the client.
   4. The date and nature of the piercing.
   5. The clients medical history, covering the following conditions:
      • Heart disease - allergic responses to anaesthetics
      • Cellulitis adhesive plasters, or jewellery
      • Eczema metals such as nickel
      • Impetigo - epilepsy
      • Genital Warts (if relevant) - diabetes
      • Haemorrhaging - HIV infection
      • Fainting - Hepatitis B or C
   6. Clients signature for consent and acknowledgment of risk information.
2. There should be a notice prominently displayed on the premises informing clients of the possible risks associated with body piercing operations, including.
   • Blood poisoning (e.g. septacaemia)
   • localised severe swelling and trauma at and around the piercing site
   • scarring
   • jewellery embedding
   • localised infections, e.g. sepsis or urethritis
   • allergic reactions to jewellery metals, antiseptics, soaps, creams and ointments
   • fainting

All clients must read the displayed information before signing the consent form.
6. The Premises and the Practitioner

The premises should meet the minimum standards laid down in the bye-laws relating to ear-piercers. An Autoclave must be provided for the sterilisation of all piercing equipment that is not pre-sterilised. The practitioner should have a professional qualification in body piercing, or should have undergone training or instruction approved by a recognised national body piercing association.
A list of national associations and professional bodies is given at the end of this code of practice, in the Section "Useful Addresses". It is strongly recommended that the practitioner is a member of such an organisation.
It is further recommended that practitioners are immunised against Hepatitis B antigens and antibodies and are vaccinated against the Hepatitis B virus. Practitioners should have their immune status routinely checked in accordance with DOH guidance.
Smoking should be prohibited in the treatment area and practitioners must not carry out piercing operations whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Practitioners are advised against administering body piercings to clients who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
There should be a comprehensive first aid kit on the premises that complies with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and practitioners should have a knowledge of basic first aid. Practitioners offering genital piercings should hold a current HSE Approved First Aid qualification.
7. Procedures

The following procedures should be adopted prior to any piercing operation:

1. Practitioners should "surgically scrub" hands and elbows with soap and hot water, dry with clean disposable paper towels and then wear new single use sterile surgical rubber gloves for each client. Gloves must be discarded after each piercing and if gloves come into contact with non-sterile surfaces during the piercing operation.
2. All needles used for body piercing must be prepacked, pre-sterilised and single use. After use, they must be disposed of in an approved 'Sharps' container. Hollow needles should be a minimum of 1.55mm diameter. 1 to 1.2mm needles are suitable for piercing ears and nostrils.
3. A no touch technique (e.g. using forceps) should be used wherever practicable to reduce the risk of skin and soft tissue infections and to minimise the risk of injury to the practitioner. Where forceps are used to steady the skin, they must be sterilised before use and used within 2-3 hours. After use, they should be stored away from sterilised equipment and then sterilised before they are used again, prolonged use or forceps should be avoided.
4. The skin in the area of the piercing site must be appropriately cleansed before any piercing, using 70% ethanol or isopropylalcohol swabs (e.g. medi-swab) or 10% povidone iodine (e.g. Betadine). If the piercing site is to be marked, it should be done after cleansing, using a fine indelible pen - preferably gentian violet.
5. An appropriate surface local anaesthetic (sterile) may be applied to the area to be pierced, using a clean disposable applicator, such as sterile gauze. A sensitivity test should be carried out before piercing commences, to check the effectiveness of the anaesthetic.

Local anaesthetic injections cannot be administered by anyone other than a qualified medical practitioner.
Practitioners are advised against the use of ethyl chloride as an anaesthetic, as it is toxic , flammable, non-sterile and can cause frostbite.
The following precautions should be adopted for the piercing operation:

1. The piercing needle should be held as far away from the tip as possible whilst affording adequate control of the needle.
2. Body piercing guns should not be used as they are inaccurate and non-sterile. Ear-piercing guns are not appropriate for use on any other part of the body.
3. All jewellery should be '316' surgical stainless steel, 18 or 22 carat gold niobium, titanium or platinum. It must be sterilised and kept in sterile conditions until inserted. All insertables should be inert, non-toxic and smooth. For nose piercings, the back butterfly clip should not be placed onto the piercing stud. A sleeper should be used instead.
4. For oral piercings (e.g. cheeks, tongues or lips), clients should gargle and rinse with antiseptic mouthwash prior to the piercing operation.
5. In the case of genital piercings, KY jelly from a sterile, single use pack should be used as a lubricant. Other soaps, creams and ointments should be avoided.
6. To minimise the risk of injury from fainting, the client should be in a reclined position when piercing is carried out. This is not appropriate, however, for tongue piercing, as there may be a risk of swallowing jewellery or the tongue itself.
7. If intimate piercing is to be carried out (i.e. piercing of nipples or genitalia), a second member of staff should be present to offset possible allegations of sexual harassment or assault. In the case of intimate female piercing, the second member of staff must be female.

If this is impracticable, the client should be encouraged to bring a friend to the appointment, for "moral support".
8. After-care

Clients should be given verbal and written information about body piercing after-care. Information should include the following precautions;

1. The pierced area should be kept dry outside normal bathing and showering routines.
2. Turn jewellery when the pierced area is wet. Only touch jewellery with clean hands.
3. The pierced area should not be closely covered or bandaged, so as to allow free circulation of air.
4. The expected healing time of the wound.
5. Description of possible indicators of complications and where to get further assistance. (e.g. piercing of the head (glands) of the penis and urethra may cause scarring, which can lead to problems with urine flow when healed). If any problems with redness, swelling or pain at the pierced site do not improve within 24 hours, clients should be advised to seek assistance from their GP.
6. Medical advice should be sought before any attempt to remove jewellery from an infected piercing.
7. No attempt should be made to increase the size of the piercing until it is completely healed. Any such increasing should be carried out gradually by the insertion of progressively larger gauge sterile jewellery.
8. Advice should be given on any specific precautions that are necessary for particular types of piercing. (e.g. clients with oral piercings should be advised to mouth-rinse with either a chlorhexidine or iodine based antiseptic mouthwash after eating, for a period of about one month after the piercing).

[&]

i dont think hes gonna read all that >.>

erm, there is no set age limit by law, most places are sensible and wont perform body piercings on people under the age of 16, or even 17 in some places.
Search around, some will some wont.

but always check hygene at the place.
erm yeh.

i hate flesh plugs, they look horrible

[jesus]

i dont think hes gonna read all that >.>

erm, there is no set age limit by law, most places are sensible and wont perform body piercings on people under the age of 16, or even 17 in some places.
Search around, some will some wont.

but always check hygene at the place.
erm yeh.

i hate flesh plugs, they look horrible

Shes*

Some places are relaxed about proof of age and such, but yes hygiene is the main thing.

[Aflux]

Shes*

Some places are relaxed about proof of age and such, but yes hygiene is the main thing.

She's*

If you're over 14 most places will do it.

[&]

i keep forgetting your a girl lmao, soz :]]]

[Corporal]

you need your read done for about a year before u can stretch it, in the meantime get fakes