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I really want to get my nipples pierced. from a doctor's standpoint, is this a good idea?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Piercing: Hi, No and no, not only it might get infected also you can bleed and every time that rubs on ur close u can have pain. also there is change of getting abscess at the site, you could get allergic reaction to metal, and some think the chemical in the metal can increase the risk of cancer, not to mention you get scar there.
Answered 8/12/2014
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No: From a doctor's stand point, it is a bad idea. It can cause swelling with nipple enlargement, loss of sensation and most significantly the potential for serious infection. As physicians, we generally don't see any upside to this fad.
Answered 8/12/2014
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Depends: If you want to have them pierced you need to go to a extremely clean place with sterile equipment Infection is the biggest problem which could lead to multiple problems It is possible if done incorrectly and or infection occurs then it could cause problems with your breast feeding. You need to know who is doing it and ask questions about their infection rates Keep it clean if you do it
Answered 9/20/2016
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