I've been pierced at HTC, club tattoo and hot rod tattoo...all piercings were infected from day 1 and all except my earlobes had to be taken out. at Third Eye, in 1 sitting I had 4 piercings done to create a pattern in my cartilage and I haven't had one problem. No swelling. No itching. No redness. Robert is a true professional. Top quality jewelry was better for my sensitive skin and a surgical level of sterilization from start to finish made for flawless healing. The cost is worth it and in the end, it's cheaper because I only have to get it done once. You get what you pay for!