Thinking about getting a body piercing? Who hasn't, right? Well, one thing to consider is that about 20 percent of the time there are complications from the procedure, such as infection or scarring, a ...
It is important to be aware of who is performing body piercings in the community and under what conditions (Armstrong, 1996). Many jurisdictions do not regulate body modification practices. Depending ...
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A Northwestern University research survey at has turned up data showing around 20 percent of all body piercings end up with infections. As WBBM Newsradio's John Cody reports, the ...
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO The body may reject a belly button piercing, causing irritation and possible ...
We see many people in our clinic with newly acquired tattoos and body piercings and are having a difficult time discerning if the artwork or jewelry is infected or just going through a "normal" ...
Legislation to establish state health standards for the tattoo and body piercing industry has cleared the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. House Bill 456 would require the state Department of ...
Permanent tattooing or temporary piercing are being used for anesthetic value as body adornment, often marking pivotal life events or aiding an individual in overcoming traumatic experiences. Some see ...
Thinking about getting a body piercing? Who hasn't, right? Well, one thing to consider is that about 20 percent of the time there are complications from the procedure, such as infection or scarring, a ...