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Will removing an unhealed piercing cause immediate bleeding or irritation?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Maybe: Immediate bleeding and irritation may occur in this situation.

Answered 11/6/2012

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