Question 1

should i remove nipple piercings for a mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Yes: For several reasons:  1) can obscure nipple shadow 2) probably painful.  But for all intensive purposes probably not a big deal.  Let the tech know so they can tell the radiologist.

Question 2

how to clean fresh nipple piercing?

Accepted Answer

Nipple Piercing: Once a piercer inserts jewelry into your new nipple piercing, you will learn from the piercer how to care for your new adornment. Antibacterial soap, saline and sea salt are products that the association of professional piercers recommends for cleaning and caring for your nipple piercing.

Question 3

nipple piercing pain. what can i do to soothe the pain?

Accepted Answer

Acetominophen: Consider acetominophen or non- steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.

Question 4

should my 3 month old nipple piercing still be bothering me?

Accepted Answer

NO: It should not be bothering you if it was done properly.  Recommend you have your doctor check it.

Question 5

if my nipple piercing got infected, should i take out my ring?

Accepted Answer

Ring removal can: lead to abscess - so see dr. Check for signs of infection: ^'ed redness, warmth, swelling. ^'ed tenderness, pus, red streaking, swollen lymph nodes or fever. Recommend keeping piercing in place  unless directed by Dr (if removed – drainage tract will close up w ^'ed risk of abscess formation). Call Dr for medical evaluation. Your Dr may prescribe oral antibiotics or antibiotic ointments to apply .

Question 6

what are some things to know about nipple piercing after care?

Accepted Answer

Watch for infection: Any piercing can cause infection in the skin and sometimes in your blood. Allergy to the piercing material is another risk.

Question 7

how to treat infected nipple piercing?

Accepted Answer

Med eval: Check for signs of infection: ^'ed redness, warmth, swelling. ^'ed tenderness, pus, red streaking, swollen lymph nodes or fever. Recommend keeping piercing in place  unless directed by Dr (if removed – drainage tract will close up w ^'ed risk of abscess formation). Call Dr for medical evaluation. Your Dr may prescribe oral antibiotics or antibiotic ointments to apply to piercing site.

Question 8

what causes rid of a keloid from your nipple piercing?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Many people think they have a keloid but they really don't.  If the scar is a little ink, it can be injected with a little cortisone. Mae your dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Question 9

how much will nipple piercing a hurt?

Accepted Answer

Piercing: I don't have personal knowledge.  However, i hear that it is painful.  The bigger issue is the possibility of serious infection.

Question 10

advice on male nipple piercing, does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does.: Each person has a different tolerance level for pain. The pain caused by a piercing depends on body location. Ear lobe piercings are usually tolerable. Piercings through cartilage hurt more. The tongue can be quite painful. Nipple &amp; genital piercings have been described as very painful. The pain from doing the piercing is brief.

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