"I’ve only had them for about a week now, but I’ve been sleeping and showering in them. I hadn’t taken them off in four days when one of the brackets cut me while I was asleep; I’d forgotten to sand the edges and they were still razor sharp. They’re back on now and seem reliable enough to take on a two week trip over the holidays; I doubt I’ll need to take them off during that time. Taking them on and off is a bit of a hassle, as it involves taking a tiny screwdriver and unscrewing them while they’re on my face — about a 5 to 10 minute process — which I suppose is about what you’d spend with contacts."
Also: The guy who built them is looking at improved versions. My suggestion: Small rare-earth magnets on the piercing itself, and have the glasses clip on to those. That should hold it securely while allowing a careful (and emergency) clip on/off.
Of course, some people might not like magnets in their brain, and some might think it's a health benefit.
I think it sounds cool, provided the removal/restoral process is streamlined a bit. I wouldn't be able to sleep on them like they are, and with the way I nigh-compulsively clean my glasses, it would be awkward.
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Date: 2004-12-15 07:49 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-12-15 07:51 am (UTC)Besides, I haven't had it done. I just think it's a cool idea.
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Date: 2004-12-15 08:50 am (UTC)Only because I've been dying to get the same piercing, but often worried about how I would put my glasses on.
But... how easy are they to remove?
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Date: 2004-12-15 08:52 am (UTC)"I’ve only had them for about a week now, but I’ve been sleeping and showering in them. I hadn’t taken them off in four days when one of the brackets cut me while I was asleep; I’d forgotten to sand the edges and they were still razor sharp. They’re back on now and seem reliable enough to take on a two week trip over the holidays; I doubt I’ll need to take them off during that time. Taking them on and off is a bit of a hassle, as it involves taking a tiny screwdriver and unscrewing them while they’re on my face — about a 5 to 10 minute process — which I suppose is about what you’d spend with contacts."
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Date: 2004-12-15 09:00 am (UTC)(Thanks for regurgitating for my lazy ass.)
"... which I suppose is about what you’d spend with contacts."
Except contacts won't rip open your face if you take a nose dive or get punched.
Bar fights... another reason to avoid facial piercings.
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Date: 2004-12-15 09:01 am (UTC)Of course, some people might not like magnets in their brain, and some might think it's a health benefit.
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Date: 2004-12-15 10:24 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-12-15 10:39 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-12-15 10:42 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-12-15 10:44 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-12-15 09:30 am (UTC)Other than that, I think it would be neat!