Body piercing has become more popular today with adults and adolescents alike. Traditional earlobe piercing is being replaced by displays of needles, rings and steel posts as adornments on noses, navels, brows, nipples and numerous other body structures.

When considering a body piercing, one should be aware of some important facts. Because the piercing industry is not regulated, the ability of the person performing the piercing and sterility of the procedure cannot be assured. Becoming an educated consumer prior to pursuing a piercing may help one decrease his/her chance of experiencing complications.

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