Branding involves creating permanent marks on the body through controlled application of heated metal. This is extreme edge play resulting in permanent scarification.
Strike branding uses heated metal briefly applied to skin. Cautery branding uses heated wire to draw designs. Both create third-degree burns that heal into permanent scars.
The appeal often involves ownership symbolism, permanence of commitment, or the intensity of the experience itself. Some view brands as meaningful as wedding rings.
This is irreversible body modification requiring professional-level knowledge. Risks include infection, uncontrolled scarring, nerve damage, and medical complications. Consent considerations are heightened given permanence.
Safety Information
Irreversible. Requires professional knowledge. Risk of infection and complications. Consider carefully.