Hello everyone, today I will tell you about my experience with my eyebrow piercing, and how I've dealt with losing a modification I loved so much. First, I suppose I should introduce myself. My name is Kevin, and I love body modification. So far I have a 14 gauge center tongue, 14 gauge center labret, 2 gauge left ear, 2 gauge right ear, and a scar on my eyebrow due to rejection. That is where the story begins.
At A Glance Author Kevin Contact bme_fan@hotmail.com When N/A My first piercing was my eyebrow. I can remember the day clear as a bell. I went in with my 2 cousins, told the lady what I wanted, and signed the form. Before I knew it I was in the chair with a clamp on my eyebrow. She marked the spot and showed me. It seemed like very good placement, so I agreed. She took the needle out of the package, and changed gloves. She brought the needle closer and told me to breathe in and out as she pushed the needle in. There was very little pain, just a stinging feeling. She put the 14 gauge curved barbell in my eyebrow and cleaned it up. She showed me the mirror and I loved it. I walked out of the studio very pleased.
For the next month my eyebrow was healing fairly good. Many times it would bleed during cleanings. I made sure I took care of it, cleaning it with anti-bacterial soap twice a day and trying to get rid of the crusties that formed around it. The piercing looked ok, however it was still red. During that month it was always quite irritated and sore.
The second month quickly came around and my eyebrow seemed to be getting worse. I continued caring for it, but it almost seemed like it was growing out and I noticed a little scarring on the top of my eyebrow. I thought nothing of it really and figured it would just get better. I was sadly mistaken.
After the third month I really knew something was wrong! I went to the studio frequently, however the piercer thought maybe it had been torn during sleep or something. She told me just to keep up doing the aftercare and that was about it. The scarring had gotten worse. I still hadn't realized it was going to reject. As always it was very sore and irritated.
At this point I've lost track of time. My eyebrow was now scarred around both holes and the holes were growing closer together. I had a very hard time finding a curved barbell that would fit correctly. During that time I took it out many times, just for a night, and had to put it back in. I couldn't part with it, I loved it too much.
Finally about 3 weeks ago I decided it was time to take it out. This was very hard for me to do. If you've ever had a modification you will understand what I mean. I feel like it was a part of me and I miss it even to this day. All I have left now is a ugly scar where it used to be. If I would have taken it out earlier the scar wouldn't have been as bad. Looking back , I see the way my eyebrow looked and I am very glad I took it out!
So now you ask, do I regret getting it pierced? No I don't. I feel like I've lost part of myself by having to take it out. Every day I look in the mirror, I see a scar, a scar reminding me of my first piercing, and a scar reminding me of what I used to have.
Do I blame my piercer? Not at all. I feel my piercer is a very knowledgeable, very professional lady. She pierced it nearly perfect. I know many friends who have had their eyebrows done and haven't had a problem. I guess it all depends on the person.
I have recently thought about having it repierced in the same place. The logic behind this is, scar tissue might help hold the piercing this time, therefore it would be less likely to reject. For now, I won't be getting it repierced. I don't want to make the current scar any bigger.
This modification was my first, therefore I kind of rushed into it. I didn't really research about eyebrow piercings or aftercare. I wanted the piercing and I had to have it NOW. Since then I have learned a lot more about body modification, and aftercare.
In closing, I would like to state that body modification does come with its risks. Before you decide to get a piercing, think of the consequences. Try to think of the possible scarring should it reject. When you are being pierced, make sure you ask to see the placement, if it looks off make sure you comment. As I said, I do not regret my decision to get my eyebrow pierced. Even though I have a significant scar from it, I understood the risks and I don't wish I could turn back time. I do miss my piercing though! This is my story of dealing with rejection.
Thanks for reading, if you would like to contact me here are some options! E-mail: sickofyou02@hotmail.com Msn: sickofyou02@hotmail.com .I also have submitted experiences for all of my other modifications, if you want to read them check out http://iamkevin.bmezine.com