Steve Haworth

To Whom This May Concern,

Due to the popularity of Magnetic Implants/Finger Jewelry I can not keep up with the emails and answer all of the various questions. This is a copy and paste message to inform you the best as I can about Magnetic Implants/Finger Jewelry. There are multiple links at the bottom for references of others views, both positive and negative. I highly suggest reading all of them and being completely informed about how you chose to modify your body. The following is frequently asked questions as well.

CooKie Haworth’s accounts of Magnetic Implants/Finger Jewelry

Steve Haworth and Jesse Jarrell developed the concept of Magnetic Vision with a friend and Neuro-scientist, Todd Huffman in 2004. We still consider it extremely experimental, even at this time. We consider ALL modifications to the body experimental. In 2005, Shannon Larrett was the 3rd person to have magnetic implants put in various parts of his hands to see which reacted the best. He was fully aware of the fact that he was the 3rd person to get magnets and even came up with some of the positioning ideas for his hands. That same year, not long after, Steve and I were the next people to also got magnetic implants together. I had smaller ones and he had medium size one’s put in. Mine failed after a year and Steve removed them and replaced them at the same time with the newer coating design. I have had no more problems with them since 2006 when they were switched out. Steve still has his medium sized one’s in his hand today that was inserted in 2005. Shannon Larrett had issues with his coating just as I did in the beginning phases of testing.

Sincerely,

CooKie Haworth

Side Note: This is a general message sent to anyone who inquires about magnetic implants. If you wish to schedule an appointment at our studio in Phoenix, Arizona please respond letting us know when is best for you and we can go from there. If you have additional questions we are happy to answer them via email. Should you want to discuss additional theories of use with magnets you may schedule an appointment via email and a consulting fee will be applied accordingly.

FAQ

How much is it?

The cost is $200 per magnet and includes the work to install the jewelry.

Can I get one in each finger?

You could but we feel it to be unnecessary to do so. Having 1 or 10 magnets won’t change whether or not you feel the magnetic fields.

Why do you only recommend the ring finger?

The ring finger is the weakest finger and we place it to the side so not to inhibit pressure of lifting boxes and grasping items.

Can we get it else where besides the finger?

Yes, but at this time it hasn’t been completely studied. It’s in the beginning phases of study still and until all of that is done using it for other purposes isn’t happening until we have more info.

How is it done?

The gold plated magnet is covered in a silicone and cured. A small slice in made in your ring finger and on the side, the magnet is put in and you receive one stitch. We put your finger in ice water so the finger hurts less when having it done. After 5-7 Days you remove the stitch.

Will it wipe out credit cards?

NOPE. It is a neodymium magnet graded 45 out of 50 gauss (which is very powerful) but it is still small enough that it won’t wipe anything. I have had one for 4 years now and never had a problem with credit cards or computers.

What’s it for?

Right now, to detect magnetic fields. It’s really interesting sensing these vibrations let off by electricity or in various things that carry magnets. Scientists have called it “Magnetic Vision” It’s primarily for scientific purposes at this time but there are a lot of ideas being tossed back and forth about other uses for it in the body modification world. If not anything you can also use it for silly bar tricks and pick up bottle caps with your brain power.

What if any effect will it have on implantable defibrillators/pacemakers?
The two have not been combined in one body but it hasn’t been a problem as of yet. We can’t see there being an issue with it since it’s too small to even effect your credit cards.

How many problems will it create with security, since it is apparently NOT a medical procedure and NOT removable?
What kind of security? It doesn’t set off any metal detectors I go through at airports so I don’t see who would have an issue with you having a tiny magnet in your finger. A wand will recognize it but I would imagine explaining that you were testing a theory of magnetic vision so you have a tiny magnet implanted should clear it up. TSA have been known to be jerks to the modified, so that is yet another risk.

What if you have an abnormal magnetic field to begin with? I’m one of those people that drains batteries, breaks watches, and cell phones don’t last more than 3 months if they have continued contact with my physical body. Any thoughts as to what might happen if you add a magnet into this equation? this seriously isn’t a joke, the doctors have studied my electromagnetic field and found it different.
I don’t find it probable that you would drain this type of magnet, if that is your question. It takes thousands of years to drain a normal magnet and on rated so high as the neodymium magnet is expected to take longer. If this is truly the case with your body then I’m not sure what would happen with the magnet inside you… should I say I’m not sure if you would receive the same response from the magnet as a normal person would. Again, this is always experimental.

What if I need an MRI?
During a MRI (Magnetic Response Imaging) the tube you are put into is a giant magnet that turns on and off to read the changes of your bodies movement of various things. Almost any metal (with the exception of 316 LVM Implant Grade Steel which holds little to no nickle content) will be charged when turned on and PULLED to the giant magnetic tube and out of your body. OUCH! Essentially, the magnet would be ripped out of your skin and attach itself to the wall of the tube. Those who have shrapnel from whatever in their bodies can not receive MRI testing but in the case of it being only your hand they can cover it and you are fine. Some testing facilities may require you to remove it before testing. There is a factor to realize that if you are unconscious and have to get an MRI then you won’t be able to tell the physicians about the magnet and it could rip out.

What if I want to remove it but I have no way to get to Steve?
Removal is as simple as insertion. A small slit should do the trick, there would be no reason to lose the entire tip of your finger if you only have one on the side of it. In any case, should the person want basic instructions from Steve then feel free to email us with a request and phone number with the best time to reach them.

What are my odds of rejections?

On some occasions, usually if it is played with too much during the healing stage, it can reject out of the body like a splinter would push out. We can typically insert another magnet and the problem doesn’t occur again. This is a risk, your body is doing what it’s supposed to do.

I’ve heard magnets have healing abilities. Can this heal ________________?

We have heard of a case that having a magnet implants did bring alive what was considered dead nerves but there have been no studies to our knowledge to back this theory.

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