The Association of Professional Piercers (www.safepiercing.org) states that surface anchors are considered to be body piercings (source: http://www.safepiercing.org/piercing/faq/#anchors ):
"In a surface anchor piercing procedure, a tiny ornament is inserted into a single opening that is formed in the tissue with the same tools that are used for body piercing. This opening is the entrance as well as the exit. When properly performed by a skilled practitioner, surface anchor piercing is no more risky than an ordinary body piercing and takes no longer to perform or to heal. They are considered to be body piercings by the Association of Professional Piercers.
Surface anchor piercings are similar to “surface piercings,” which are done on flat areas of the body, but successful placement options are greatly expanded. Surface anchor piercings are a viable alternative to standard surface piercings as they appear to be easier to heal and not as subject extensive scarring. Any residual scarring is apt to be limited due to the tiny size of the jewelry.
Surface Anchor piercings are much less invasive to insert and remove, and should not be confused with subdermal or transdermal implants, which are more extreme forms of body art that do not fall within the scope of the Association of Professional Piercers."
In summary, we believe that surface anchor piercings are not a medical procedure and are a standard piercing. We wish to have the ban on surface anchors overturned effective immediately.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 21, 2015
January 20, 2014
Seeing the momentum grow around this issue confirms that many of you recognize the distinction between professional body art and medical procedures. This collective interest strengthens our position as we prepare to engage with the state legislature regarding the recent regulatory changes.
October 21, 2011
Reaching one hundred signatures is a clear sign that many of you recognize the professional nature of these piercings. This initial group of people provides the foundation as we begin our discussions with state officials regarding the current classification.
Reached 100 supporters
October 20, 2011
October 19, 2011
Reaching our first hundred signatures represents a significant step in documenting the community concern regarding these new state regulations. Please reach out to those who value the professional standards of body art to ensure our momentum remains steady as we prepare to present this to the legislature.
10 Comments
As a body piercer of almost 20 years I’m astounded at Tennessee’s ban on micro-dermal anchors. This is a simple procedure that does not enter the dermis. Tennessee’s state law of body piercing is: "Body piercing" means the piercing of any part of the body for compensation by someone, other than a physician licensed under title 63, who utilizes a needle or other instrument for the purpose of inserting an object into the body for nonmedical purposes.“ Dermal anchor falls under this category and is a body piercing by Tennessee’s own legal definition and to ban it contradicts their legal definition.
Everyone this is petition is old. We already challenged and won. Respectfully, Steve Joyner Legislation and Regulatory Affairs Association of Professional Piercers (APP)
I am a professional piercer and this is one of the ways that I survive. I am very knowledgeable of this piercing and I have been professionally performing these piercings with great success for several years! To have these banned means that I will have to raise the price of more basic piercings to make up for the money I will be losing.
I would think that the state would institute general proficiency testing for piercers instead of unilaterally banning a procedure that was most likely misunderstood by the state medical board.
This is a relatively simple and minimally invasive procedure. Any piercing technician, that is properly trained, can perform this procedure with ease. Isn't it about time we put our trust in the professionals who work in the field that is being regulated so heavily?
I agree with all above statements and believe this deserves a closer look into the definitions provided by experts in the field (I.e. safe piercings.org.)
I believe dermal piercing should be allowed.
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The Association of Professional Piercers (www.safepiercing.org) states that surface anchors are considered to be body piercings (source: http://www.safepiercing.org/piercing/faq/#anchors ):
"In a surface anchor piercing procedure, a tiny ornament is inserted into a single opening that is formed in the tissue with the same tools that are used for body piercing. This opening is the entrance as well as the exit. When properly performed by a skilled practitioner, surface anchor piercing is no more risky than an ordinary body piercing and takes no longer to perform or to heal. They are considered to be body piercings by the Association of Professional Piercers.
Surface anchor piercings are similar to “surface piercings,” which are done on flat areas of the body, but successful placement options are greatly expanded. Surface anchor piercings are a viable alternative to standard surface piercings as they appear to be easier to heal and not as subject extensive scarring. Any residual scarring is apt to be limited due to the tiny size of the jewelry.
Surface Anchor piercings are much less invasive to insert and remove, and should not be confused with subdermal or transdermal implants, which are more extreme forms of body art that do not fall within the scope of the Association of Professional Piercers."
In summary, we believe that surface anchor piercings are not a medical procedure and are a standard piercing. We wish to have the ban on surface anchors overturned effective immediately.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 21, 2015
January 20, 2014
Seeing the momentum grow around this issue confirms that many of you recognize the distinction between professional body art and medical procedures. This collective interest strengthens our position as we prepare to engage with the state legislature regarding the recent regulatory changes.
October 21, 2011
Reaching one hundred signatures is a clear sign that many of you recognize the professional nature of these piercings. This initial group of people provides the foundation as we begin our discussions with state officials regarding the current classification.
Reached 100 supporters
October 20, 2011
October 19, 2011
Reaching our first hundred signatures represents a significant step in documenting the community concern regarding these new state regulations. Please reach out to those who value the professional standards of body art to ensure our momentum remains steady as we prepare to present this to the legislature.
10 Comments
Many of us have been doing dermals over a decade, I'm sure there are MANY people that could prove competence with the procedure anytime
As a body piercer of almost 20 years I’m astounded at Tennessee’s ban on micro-dermal anchors. This is a simple procedure that does not enter the dermis. Tennessee’s state law of body piercing is: "Body piercing" means the piercing of any part of the body for compensation by someone, other than a physician licensed under title 63, who utilizes a needle or other instrument for the purpose of inserting an object into the body for nonmedical purposes.“ Dermal anchor falls under this category and is a body piercing by Tennessee’s own legal definition and to ban it contradicts their legal definition.
Everyone this is petition is old. We already challenged and won. Respectfully, Steve Joyner Legislation and Regulatory Affairs Association of Professional Piercers (APP)
I am a professional piercer and this is one of the ways that I survive. I am very knowledgeable of this piercing and I have been professionally performing these piercings with great success for several years! To have these banned means that I will have to raise the price of more basic piercings to make up for the money I will be losing.
I would think that the state would institute general proficiency testing for piercers instead of unilaterally banning a procedure that was most likely misunderstood by the state medical board.
This is a relatively simple and minimally invasive procedure. Any piercing technician, that is properly trained, can perform this procedure with ease. Isn't it about time we put our trust in the professionals who work in the field that is being regulated so heavily?
I agree with all above statements and believe this deserves a closer look into the definitions provided by experts in the field (I.e. safe piercings.org.)
I believe dermal piercing should be allowed.
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Many of us have been doing dermals over a decade, I'm sure there are MANY people that could prove competence with the procedure anytime