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Brian Thompson

Piercing Expert

Brian Thompson is a body piercing expert based in Los Angeles, California. He is the CEO, proprietor, and Chief Piercing Officer of The World Famous Body Electric Tattoo, a Los Angeles tattoo and piercing institution on Melrose Avenue. Body Electric opened its doors in 1992 and has been a prominent provider of specialized artistic tattoo design, consulting, and superior piercing services ever since. Brian purchased Body Electric and began running the business in 2008. Brian and Body Electric provide services to a long list of Hollywood A-listers and have been featured on such television shows as 2 Broke Girls, Vanderpump Rules, Kathy Griffin, Basketball Wives, Hollywood Exes, and Chrisley Knows Best. Brian and the business have been featured by multiple publications, including LA Weekly, the Wall Street Journal, Allure, Cosmopolitan, People, Forbes, and more. Brian runs Body Electric with a blend of old-school values and modern safety standards, with all tattoo and piercing artists being fully licensed.

Favorite Piece of Advice

Pain is temporary, vanity is forever.

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What do I need to know before getting a septum piercing?
What I love about piercings is that they aren't permanent. I always say tattoos are a marriage and piercings are a mistress. You can move them and you can change them when you want! If you're considering a septum piercing, go for it.

For a septum, look for the thin flesh in between your nostrils. That's where the piercing goes through. If a piercer hits that sweet spot, the healing is easy and the pain is not bad. However, some people like myself—I had my nose broken when I was younger—don't have that sweet spot. Instead, you'd have to pierce through cartilage. You can heal a septum through cartilage, even though a lot of piercers say you can't. I have healed them through cartilage before. But it's more painful and takes a lot more time.

The other thing I'd say is that there are tons of great piercers out there. Make sure you find one. Ask questions when you go to your piercer. If they don't want to answer questions, that to me is a red flag. If they're not patient with you and don't try to help put your mind at ease, they are likely not someone good to work with.

Co-authored Articles (10)

Everything You Need to Know About Piercing Your Penis

The rundown on the Prince Albert, frenum, Jacob’s ladder, & other piercings It’s time for that conversation. No, it’s not the birds and the bees convo, it’s the penis piercing convo. You just gotta know: Does it ...

How to

Pierce Your Own Nose

Professional nose piercings can be expensive. You can perform the process at home, but you'll need to do your research beforehand. You'll need to be very conscious of cleanliness, and you'll need to be prepared for a bit...

Nose Piercings: Healing Times, Aftercare, & Signs of Infection

Piercing expert Brian Thompson goes over the signs that your nose piercing is healedYou just had your nose pierced, but how can you tell if it’s healing properly? Taking out a nose piercing too early could lead to an i...

Treating Your Infected Nose Piercing at Home (and When to See a Doctor)

Piercing expert Brian Thompson shares treatment options for an irritated or infected nose piercingIt can be frustrating when your new nose piercing seems to take forever to heal—but it's even worse when you start worry...

How to

Get Rid of a Blowout the Quickest and Easiest Way

Although many don't realize the outcome of stretching their ears too fast, there is a dread of the results of it. This fear in many people that stretch their ears is getting a blowout. What is a blowout, huh? A blowout i...

How to

Pierce Your Own Tongue

It's absolutely essential that you take the necessary cleanliness and safety precautions when piercing your own tongue, as it’s preferable to get your piercing done by a licensed professional. '''To pierce your tongue,...

A Complete Guide to the 9 Types of Nose Studs

Piercing expert Brian Thompson goes over the most popular types of nose studsMaybe you’re thinking about getting a nose piercing or figuring out which stud to use next. Either way, you’ve come to the right place! The...

How to

Heal Piercings

Piercing expert Brian Thompson shares how to care for your piercing & help it healNow that you've gotten your piercing, you're probably ready for it to heal quickly. To speed things up, clean the piercing every day with ...

How to

Make a Fake Septum Piercing

If you love the way a septum piercing looks but are unsure if you want a real piercing, you can easily make a fake septum piercing. With some wire, paper clips, or earring hooks you can use pliers and scissors to make a ...

Is the Frog Eyes Piercing Safe to Get?

Piercing expert Brian Thompson explains the dangers of the frog eyes tongue piercingThe frog eyes piercing is a trendy tongue piercing that’s placed horizontally through the middle of your tongue. But, is it actually s...