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The '''[[Tongue|tongue]] splitting''' procedure is the central [[Bifurcation|bifurcation]] of the tongue, so as to achieve a "forked tongue." With practice, each half can be separately controlled.
'''Tygon''' is a brand name silicone tubing made by: [http://www.tygon.com/ Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics]. It is highly inert and extremely flexible plastic tubing used for [[Surface_Piercing|surface]] and other [[Piercing|piercings]].  It usually has to be replaced every 3-12 months, if not sooner.


== Contents ==
There are many forms of silicone tubing so the client and piercer must be fully understanding of the type of material and quality they are using when in relation to body piercing procedures.  The brand name, "''Tygon''", has only a couple forms that meet Bio-Compatibility standards which usually is when the company states the material is fully characterized to '''ISO 10993''' and FDA guidelines for biocompatibility.  So piercers and clients should investigate into exactly what form of silicone tubing they are obtaining and to make sure it meets these standards and guidelines, before using it or having it used in relation to body piercing procedures.
# [[Placement]]
# [[Procedure]]
## [[#Oral surgery|Oral surgery]]
## [[#Tie-off|Tie-off]]
## [[#Scalpelling|Scalpelling]]
## [[#Cauterizing|Cauterizing]]
## [[#Suturing|Suturing]]
## [[#Risks|Risks]]
# [[Healing and aftercare]]
# [[Long-term health issues]]
# [[History]]
# [[Reversal]]
# [[Legality]]
# [[Related risks]]
# [[External links]]


== Placement ==
== See Also ==
The median fibrous septum that centrally divides the tongue is cut, separating the two lateral halves of the tongue. Done carefully, very little damage should be done in the process.
* [[Jewelry]]
 
* [[PTFE]]
== Procedure ==
* [[Nylon]]
Tongue splitting can be accomplished by one or more of the following methods:
 
=== Oral surgery ===
The most recommended method is to seek an oral surgeon. Any oral surgeon who uses a laser should be able to bifurcate a tongue with ease, providing their ethics allow it.
 
=== Tie-off ===
Another one of the early methods; this procedure requires an already-healed tongue piercing in order to tie a tight loop parallel to the split along the center of the tongue,
 
=== Scalpelling ===
To put it simply, the tongue is split down the middle using a blade. This is generally very bloody, and this bleeding can be difficult to control.
 
=== Cauterizing ===
A cauterized tongue splitting is similar to a scalpelled tongue splitting,
 
=== Suturing ===
Suturing pulls the top skin of the tongue down into the split,
 
=== Risks ===
Assuming the procedure is done by a doctor, the risks are negligible,
 
== Healing and aftercare ==
Tongue splitting takes about as long to heal as tongue piercing does.
 
== Long-term health issues ==
Initial bleeding and infection can be a risk, especially with home-jobs.
 
== History ==
Tongue splitting, to some, a pinnacle of "Khechari Mudra" practices,
 
== Reversal ==
By removing the skin on the inside of the split and then suturing the tongue back together,
 
== Legality ==
Having a tongue splitting is legal everywhere except in the US military,
 
== Related risks ==
* [[Lemierre's syndrome]]
* [[lingual hemorrhage]]
* [[Regrowth]]
* [[Stiff scars]]
* [[Sublingual damage]]
* [[tongue swelling]]
 
== External links ==
* [http://news.bme.com/2012/09/06/fifteen-years-of-tongue-splitting/ BME article: 15 Years of Tongue Splitting]

Latest revision as of 21:39, 25 September 2023

tygon in a surface piercing
tygon in an industrial piercing

Tygon is a brand name silicone tubing made by: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. It is highly inert and extremely flexible plastic tubing used for surface and other piercings. It usually has to be replaced every 3-12 months, if not sooner.

There are many forms of silicone tubing so the client and piercer must be fully understanding of the type of material and quality they are using when in relation to body piercing procedures. The brand name, "Tygon", has only a couple forms that meet Bio-Compatibility standards which usually is when the company states the material is fully characterized to ISO 10993 and FDA guidelines for biocompatibility. So piercers and clients should investigate into exactly what form of silicone tubing they are obtaining and to make sure it meets these standards and guidelines, before using it or having it used in relation to body piercing procedures.

See Also

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