The Fatty Zone

This review is for mark the piercer.

I read about him refusing to pierce a belly and I can say it's bollox. If he doesn't think something will take he will be honest about it. I don't know about you but I'd rather have some one refuse to do a craptastic job than take my money and run.

He does use surgical (implant) grade steel, only for his  jewelry(and yes this does cost more than the dollar crap at those mall stores). Why does he use this quality? Because it's the only proven Jewelry that won't cause a reaction. While bioplast is nice and can help hide your piercing, but it should not be used for an initial piece. Piercing is a trauma to your body and causes swelling. A proper  (medical) grade piece  (which is what mark uses) promotes proper healing and helps your body heal to the proper shape/placement so you don't have discomfort of your piercing.

Infact I now live an hour and a half away from mark near SF but it is because of his professionalism that I am making a appointment in the morning just to see him. Years ago he placed my first  snug (think anti-conch) and I vowed never to let another person pierce me.

Through life decisions etc, I had to remove all facial/ear jewelry and the snug piercing in each ear has become so I can't get but a tiny piercing in now that I want it back. I can tell you that if he advises that my piercing shouldn't be re-done I will accept that because he does know his craft.
When you wake up out of a deep sleep and wake your partner saying we are going to my piercer and getting g my jewelry put back in ASAP ...it's then that you know  how much you trust your piercer.

It is because of mark and knowing that he will be honest and tell me if my piercings are salvageable, that I will make the hour plus drive just for a consult. Fingers crossed my body will allow me to get the piercing done.

Never got a negative vibe from him and I've been seeing him on and off for close to 9+ years, and yes I am 33.  This is California (aren't we lucky to live in a liberal state)? Sure he's got tattoo's and piercings...but he's one of the kindest people I know in the industry. (Yes we are all human and have good days and bad)

I will update once I have my consult and let you all know how it goes.

Got two additional ear piercings done here on my right ear lobe to make a total of three for that lobe. My ears had been pierced since I was a young child, so I was pretty nervous about the pain and piercing process. However, Mark was kind and calming, and a real professional. Although he does the piercings by hand and with a needle, they barely even hurt when he pierced them, and were only sore for two or three days later. It took a while, but they healed great too!

Came in to ask about the Micro Vaped and definitely appreciated the friendliness of 'Cinnamon.' Honestly, the most chill and best customer service I've experienced in a while from anyone while they were working. The shop is clean and the workers are welcoming and friendly. I most definitely will be coming back for more. Thank you, Cinnamon.