Piercing pioneer Elayne Angel shares her exhaustive knowledge of piercing history, terminology, tools, techniques, jewelery, and placements. She debunks myths about piercing guns, metal detectors, and tongue infections; explains how to find a responsible and skilled piercer; and outlines aftercare. Packed with details that really matter - including advice for people with stretch marks, obesity, plastic surgery, and unique anatomy - this guide is the single most authoritative, go-to source on the subject.

About the Author

ELAYNE ANGEL has been a professional piercer for over twenty years and has performed over 40,000 piercings. She was awarded the President's Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of Professional Piercers in 2006.