Informed Consent is both a process and a document - neither can stand alone as informed consent. The informed consent process must include a verbal review of the procedures, alternates, and risks of the piercing procedure, as set out below, as well as an opportunity for the client to ask the piercer any questions about the piercing. The informed consent document must be signed by you, the client, or legal guardian (if the client is under 18)

Procedures

• General body piercing: A piercing of the body that has a point of entry and a point of exit that is mad for ornamentation or decoration. Jewelry may be inserted into the piercing opening for decoration and to prevent closure of the opening.Any body piercing may become infected and may result in an allergic reaction to the jewelry. Certain parts of the body, for example the cartilaginous portion of the upper ear, may be more susceptible to infection because of reduced blood flow and therefor reduce exposure to immune system activity. Depending on the area of the body that is pierced, imprecise piercing may damage nerves, blood vessels or ducts located in that area. Healing time ranges from 6-8 weeks (e.g., a pierced earlobe), to 6-9 months or longer (e.g., a pierced navel). Neglecting appropriate aftercare may increase likelihood of infection and extending healing time. Scarring following removal of the jewelry may be permanent. If you have experienced keloid scarring or are susceptible to keloid formation, be aware that piercing procedures may result in keloid scarring.
• Cheek Piercing: A piercing of the face that goes through the cheek, creating an opening to the oral cavity. Jewelry is inserted and held in place by a flat disk on the inside of the mouth.A piercing through the cheek may become infected and may result in allergic reaction to the jewelry. The cheek is relatively thick tissue and is rich in blood vessels, nerves and glands. Cheeks contain the ducts carrying saliva from the salivary glands to the mouth, making appropriate placement of the piercing critical. Imprecise piercing may damage nerves, blood vessels or ducts located in the cheek. Cheek piercing openings may weep saliva. Healing time may be from 6-9 months or longer. Scarring following the removal of the jewelry may be permanent. If you have experienced keloid scarring or are susceptible to keloid formation, be aware that piercing procedures may result in keloid scarring. Neglecting appropriate aftercare may result increase likelihood of infection or extend healing time.
• Single Point Piercing: Also known as dermal anchor or microdermal piercing, consists of a piercing point of entry but not a point of exit. Pecially designed jewelry is inserted into the piercing area and sits below the skin where it becomes anchored, leaving the jewelry exposed on the surface of the skin. A single point piercing may become infected. The risk of infection may be greater depending where on the body the piercing is located, There is the possibility of allergic reaction. The process of piercing may damage nerves located in the area that is pierced.The “anchor” portion of the jewelry may become embedded in the skin and need to be removed surgically. Scarring following removal of jewelry may be permanent. Healing time may be from 6-8 weeks. Neglecting appropriate aftercare may increase likelihood of infection and extended healing time.
• Nape piercing: A surface piercing on the back of the neck with and entry and exit. Jewelry, usually a surface bar or barbell is inserted in the piercing opening.This piercing may become infected. The process of piercing may damage nerves located in the area that is pierced. Because of its location, the nape piercing may be irritated by clothing, which may increase the chance for infection and extend healing time. Healing time may be from 6-9 months. Neglecting appropriate aftercare may increase likelihood of infection and extend healing time.
• ALTERNATES: As with any elective procedure, you have the option or alternative to choose a different procedure or decline the procedure.
• NOTE: OAR 331-900-0010 prohibits piercing the nipples of any person under the age of 18, even with parental consent.