I thought that the barbico and hycona thread types were slightly different, but what goes into the bijou is the hiko stuff that goes into the barbico nose bridge. Every time he frowned, he thought it would hurt even if he was anesthetized, but the nurse said that only the anesthesia hurts. (I dont know if the last room is a cannula or anesthetic injection) It was only new, so it was more appropriate than Skin Tox that was given several times. Its perfect today, but Im afraid to ask for it to be higher because its prone to inflammation.. Im going to wait a while.. It seems like you put it in a little warped. Im begging you to come out!!