Added: 11/02/2005 |
Consider the Piercing Problems Before You Put That Ring in Your Nose!Body piercing is pretty popular these days, but that doesn't mean that piercing problems are not inherent to the art of piercing. What are the health risks involved?
1. Piercing infection. Without correct care, infection can bring scarring and a person can even get blood poisoning. You have to be very careful, because a piercing infection is not good and can turn into something dangerous if left unattended.
2. Allergic Reaction. Some individuals are skin-sensitive to certain metals and find this out this only when they are get pierced and have a heavy reaction to jewelry.
3. Nerve harm. If a piercing is not placed very carefully, it can be inserted into or through a nerve, cutting it and making the surrounding area of skin void to any feeling for a long time.
4. Immoderate Bleeding. If you get pierced and happen to hit a large blood vessel, you could have difficulties stopping the bleeding and may have to get it cauterized in the emergency room. That would suck.
5. Danger of Cross-Contamination. You may become cross- contaminated by the human immunodeficiency virus, Hepatitis or another blood infection if you use dirty needles.
6. Cheloids. These are rough knots of scar matter that look like sac at the base of a piercing.
7. If you get AIDS as a result of a dirty needle than you can't donate your blood. So if ever considered donating blood in the future, weigh the risks involved if your little piercing adventures takes a turn for the worst. Remember, you cannot donate blood for the whole one year after getting pierced - no exceptions.
8. Dental Risks. If you want to get oral piercing you are required to share your dental history of any oral problems. This may include chipped teeth, threadbare tooth enamel, inflammation of the gums, and even aspiration of a loose part of jewelry into your lungs. There are a few problems that can emerge from infection, and increasing of the tongue is also a probability, and it is very troublesome.
Other risks consist of:
It depends on what you can call a risk. There are, of course, things you should think over, that you could call potential obstacles to getting pierced. Amid these are more piercing problems:
9. Pain. Are you afraid of needles? Does the sight of blood make you wet yourself? If this sounds like you, a piercing is a setup for more pain than you may be expecting. Most piercing creates pain and discomfort that lasts for a couple weeks.
10. Cost. The worst piercing problems are when you can't afford the procedure. Don't do it if you don't have the cash.
11. Commitment. You are taking the risk to yourself if you cannot wash your piercing twice a day.
12. Criticism of other people. If you get pierced, some people around you will judge you (only because they have other opinion). You must ask yourself: Do you want to deal with the criticism from your parents, your grandparents, your teachers or family friends?
Having considered the pro's and con's of piercing, you are now educated in the potential piercing problems and risks. The best piece of advice is saved for last: choose a well known, professional piercing artist and you will save yourself a lot of trouble. Maybe not a lot of pain - but at least you will know what you're getting yourself into.
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