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Reviewed & maintained Reviewed by Katelyn Morgen Cole, Professional Piercer · Last updated: June 2026 Expert section label: Katelyn's Piercing Tips
Pillar guide · Katelyn ColeBody piercings need anatomy that can support a fair heal — inverted navels and shallow nipple tissue are consult-first, not walk-in.
Navel rejection is common industry-wide when the lip is wrong — I would rather say no than leave you with a scar.
Loose waistbands, compression bras, and pool season in Vegas all fight fresh body work. Plan heal before Mandalay Bay season.
Real body piercing work from our studio — not stock photos. Starter length, swelling room, downsizing, and healed angles documented in Vegas.

Placement and angle marked for your anatomy — implant-grade starter jewelry sized for swelling.

Sterile prep and marking before navel, nipple, or surface work — longer bar on purpose.

Months in — jewelry stable and irritation resolved with proper aftercare and downsizing.

Bar length or decorative ends swapped once healed — navel and nipple need a booked check-in.

Navel and nipple bars start long — embedding happens when jewelry is shortened too soon.
Photos from Work of Art clients — angles and jewelry length vary by anatomy. Studio gallery · Katelyn's portfolio
Work of Art Tattoo & Piercing is on E. Tropicana, minutes from the Strip. Walk-ins are welcome when the schedule allows; booking ahead is the best way to reserve time with Katelyn Cole for ear, facial, oral, and body piercing.
Female piercer in Las Vegas: Katelyn Cole · Piercing jewelry guide · Hours and location
Client wanted a balanced constellation without crowding the helix. We measured anatomy, picked implant-grade titanium, and staged piercings so swelling on one side did not complicate the other.