Question 1

can i get meningitis from getting ears pierced?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The risk of getting meningitis would be very low from ear piercing. Make sure you get it done at a reputable and clean place.

Question 2

can you advise me if getting ears pierced with gun or with needle is better?

Accepted Answer

Controversial: See input from:  http://www.safepiercing.org/piercing/faq/. There is concern about  infection and tissue injury with use of piercing guns.

Question 3

can you advise me if getting ears pierced at tattoo parlour?

Accepted Answer

Quality shop: If the parlor is following protocols for maintaining an aseptic environment then the risk should be no more than having a piercing at a jewelry shop.

Question 4

when can my baby get her ears pierced?

Accepted Answer

3 months or 13 years: Children grow up just fine without getting their ears pierced.  Earrings snag on things.  Earrings come off and become a choking hazard.  If parents feel they need pierce their baby's ears, wait at least until the baby is 3 months old.  Otherwise, children can get their ears pierced when they become teenagers, a time when they start learning more about personal grooming and cosmetics.

Question 5

is 3 months too young to get baby's ears pierced?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: I prefer mom's wait until after the first set of shots, but don't consider it a problem. My preference would be to let the kid decide as an older kid/pre-teen or teen, but i realize mom's get tired of having their cute girl called a boy.

Question 6

is it dangerous to get your ears pierced?

Accepted Answer

Ear piercing: Not dangerous but make sure it is done with sterile technique

Question 7

help docs! could it hurt to get your ears pierced?

Accepted Answer

Always risk: There is always risks with any procedure. The common ones would be pain and bleeding , infection, not centered puncture.
If you are not piercing the lobe but the cartilage areas be very careful because an infection in tht area is difficult to treat.

Question 8

can i get my ears pierced if i have a current infection?

Accepted Answer

Never a good idea: To put yourself at risk for sake of vanity. Your piercing can always wait.

Question 9

is it safe to get my ears pierced while getting radiotherapy?

Accepted Answer

It's best not: To get pregnant during radiotherapy, but unless your ear is being treated for a keloid, i cannot think of reason to forbid it during radiotherapy. But then, i cannot think of a reason why you would at any time, but it is indeed your choice!

Question 10

can i get any other piercings on my body if have a keloid left from getting my ears pierced a few years ago?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: If your body has already told you tat you're in a higher risk group for forming keloids, i would not recommend doing anything that could cause one such as piercings.

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Is it dangerous to get your ears pierced?

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Can i get my ears pierced if i have a current infection?

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