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'''Freehand piercing''' is piercing performed without the aid of [[Clamp|clamps]]. The skin is massaged, then tented up by hand and pierced without being held with any tools (the exception being an occasional [[Receiving Tube|Receiving Tube]]). Some piercers prefer this because of the direct "feel" it provides, although it can increase the chances of a [[Needlestick|needlestick]].
The sizing system used for [[Sounds|sounds]] (and other things).


Freehand piercings are still marked like a normal piercing; other than the omission of clamps, the procedure is basically the same. Most body piercing is ''not'' performed freehand, although in certain instances, such as when placing [[Flesh hook|flesh hooks]], it is still the norm.
The '''French''' (Fr) sizing system is commonly used for sounds and some other medical equipment. One Fr unit is 0.33mm (or about 3/256 inch) -- a starter sound of 18 Fr about 6mm (or just under 1/4 inch).

Latest revision as of 03:58, 17 September 2023

The sizing system used for sounds (and other things).

The French (Fr) sizing system is commonly used for sounds and some other medical equipment. One Fr unit is 0.33mm (or about 3/256 inch) -- a starter sound of 18 Fr about 6mm (or just under 1/4 inch).

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