Piercings and Tattoos
They may be the latest fad, but piercing and tattooing can be risky. They can lead to a serious infection or permanent scarring, even when performed under safe conditions. Even earlobe piercing comes with some risks, although it’s pretty common among all ages including young children and babies. If piercing and tattooing is of interest, it’s best to do it as safely as possible.
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There are a number of risks to both piercing and tattooing and you should be aware of these before considering either.
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A needle can be used for both piercings and tattoos but often the procedures are performed with a special gun.
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Before piercing or tattooing any part of your body, know what to look for to make it as safe as possible.
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It’s important to take good care of piercings and tattoos to avoid infection.
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It’s a lot more difficult and expensive to remove piercings and tattoos than to get them in the first place.
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Piercings and Tattoos: Cool…or Dangerous?