Question 1

can i put peroxide on my piercing ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If there is concern of infection, however, and the piercing is new (

Question 2

does piercing hurt and how is it done?

Accepted Answer

Yes without anesthet: A hole is being made in your body so without anesthetic of course it hurts.  The pain depends on whether the piercing is through skin only - ear lobe vs cartilage - top of ear vs muscle - tongue.

Question 3

is there any danger with body piercings?

Accepted Answer

YES !  YES!  YES!!!: Common infections related to piercings include staphylococcus aureus, group a streptococcus & pseudomonas.  In some situations nipple piercings have led to chronic nipple infection requiring surgical intervention. Ear piercings have led to chondritis with collapse of the external ear. Naval and nasal piercings often lead to infection.

Question 4

what is the most painful piercing to get?

Accepted Answer

Piercing Pain: 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 ; genital piercings have been described as very painful. The pain from doing the piercing is brief.

Question 5

could i have piercing if 15 if i look older?

Accepted Answer

Yes & ???: From a medical point of view you could; from a legal point of view it is up to your parents.

Question 6

are piercing safe to do it at home? any tips?

Accepted Answer

Do not recommend: doing  self-piercings or "bathroom surgeries". It can lead to infection.

Question 7

will getting dimple piercing give you dimples?

Accepted Answer

No: No, it does not. It just gives you a hole in your skin.

Question 8

how to tell if my naval piercing could be rejecting?

Accepted Answer

?Allergy: Not sure exactly what you mean by "rejecting". It is possible that you have a nickel allergy. Most piercing jewelry is made of a nickel alloy. It is a common metal to which one can develop an allergy. This could also be an infection so you should have this examined.

Question 9

any recommendations on piercing my 4 month olds years?

Accepted Answer

Not to do it: Don't recommend piercings for  four  month old infants. If can lead to infection but also, if the piercing comes out - the baby could ingest it.

Question 10

what do you suggest if my piercing won't stop hurting?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: it is likely infected, until your appointment try topical antibiotic

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Could i have piercing if 15 if i look older?

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Will getting dimple piercing give you dimples?

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