Everything I'll need for a DIY install
So the parlor wont do it because it's illegal. Can't say I didn't see that coming. So I've decided to really look into doing this myself. from lurking the board I've determined I will need:
A 6-8 gauge needle
povidone-iodine (for sterilizing)
suturing equipment
Bio-proofed Nd Magnets
Gloves
Now I have a few questions about this whole thing.
1) Is this all I will need?
2) What gauge needle should I get, specifically?
3) Is there a place I can order pre-bioproofed magnets, or will I have to sugru them myself?
4) Where should I get my needle and suturing stuffs?
5) is there a legal painkiller I should be looking into? (US here)
6) Do you all think a hydrocodone would help? A friend has some left over from something, but I haven't had one yet and don't know how I'd handle myself.
7) I'm really scared of needles (not pain, just the pointy things). How far am I gonna be sticking this thing in my finger?
8) Are there any good vids demonstrating the needle method?
Thanks for your patience, I'd appreciate any help or advice for this.
A 6-8 gauge needle
povidone-iodine (for sterilizing)
suturing equipment
Bio-proofed Nd Magnets
Gloves
Now I have a few questions about this whole thing.
1) Is this all I will need?
2) What gauge needle should I get, specifically?
3) Is there a place I can order pre-bioproofed magnets, or will I have to sugru them myself?
4) Where should I get my needle and suturing stuffs?
5) is there a legal painkiller I should be looking into? (US here)
6) Do you all think a hydrocodone would help? A friend has some left over from something, but I haven't had one yet and don't know how I'd handle myself.
7) I'm really scared of needles (not pain, just the pointy things). How far am I gonna be sticking this thing in my finger?
8) Are there any good vids demonstrating the needle method?
Thanks for your patience, I'd appreciate any help or advice for this.
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Magnet-wise, try looking around on here for someone's surplus, although I doubt anyone has any still.
Sutures shouldn't be too much of a problem. Eg. you can buy suture kits off eBay.
@SixEcho is there a bagnet shape/size that you would recommend? Whats the norm for people who have magnets in their hand? And I've watched SovereignBleak's video. It's informative, but if I recall what I've read correctly, didnt the magnets he installed this way reject? And are there any videos using the needle method, as apposed to using a scalpel? Or even just some outlining instructions?
I defer to the others on magnet shape - mine seems completely non-standard, and I've nothing to compare it to - and on procedure: I sat there and let the nice man with facial tattoos slice me up. ",)
I had Arnica recommended to me to reduce bruising, but couldn't find a non-homeopathic preparation. I was in Brighton at the time, though... :-)
Also, how far beneath my fingertip should the magnet be? Like Oak said, I'd like to not poke a bone, as that sounds like it would suck.