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What to do if i unintentionally pulled out my second ear piercing and it fell down the drain?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Replace it with: Another one - titanium is preferable.

Dr Pappas and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 3/9/2014

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