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Know the Risks of Any Body Jewelry Piercing and Avoid Complications

Piercing can cause allergies, bleeding, pain, and infections. Choosing jewelry material with the best biocompatibility is one of the important precautions to consider.

Ignoring the risks increases the danger of preventable damage with proper information and care. In this article, we explain the risks according to body piercing professionals.

Risk of Pain and Inflammation

Pain is due to the movement of tissue during the piercing. Ignoring this movement can increase inflammation, causing ulcers and more pain. Consider the pain ranking based on the pierced area.

Inflammation begins shortly after the piercing, peaks in the first 3-4 days, and can last up to 10 days. Oral piercings can extend inflammation to the lymph nodes, increasing discomfort and pain.

Skin Risks from Abnormal Healing or Low Biocompatibility Materials

Allergies

Some metals can cause allergies. It’s crucial to choose the jewelry material carefully to avoid complications. Nickel and cobalt are the most problematic. Safer metals include stainless steel, gold, titanium, niobium, and platinum. 

For more details, read our article PIERCING BY MATERIAL.

Hyperplastic Lesions and Epithelization

Piercings in soft tissues can heal abnormally, increasing tissue size.

The movement of the pierced tissue can contribute to this. Wounds may form epithelial tissue, making jewelry changes difficult.

Oral Area Risks

Oral piercings can cause various dental problems. Playing with the jewelry can cause fractures, fissures, and abrasions in the enamel, leading to dental hypersensitivity. They can also misalign teeth due to tongue muscle imbalance. Repeated trauma can cause gum recession, worsened by habits like smoking, increasing the risk of tooth loss.

Oral piercings can increase bacterial plaque accumulation, leading to the formation of gingival and salivary calculus. This excessive bacterial buildup poses an additional risk to oral health.

Infections from Body Piercings

Piercings can suffer local infections, affecting about 20% of cases, commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Group A Streptococcus, and Pseudomonas. Bacteremia is a severe infection that reaches the bloodstream after a recent piercing, manifesting with fever, chills, shivers, and redness around the piercing site, also known as septicemia. Although there is little concrete evidence, there is a possibility of transmitting diseases such as hepatitis and HIV during body piercings due to blood contact. Bacterial endocarditis is an infection that can originate from a piercing and reach the endocardium, especially dangerous in people with pre-existing heart conditions.

In this article you can learn ABOUT "care to heal and maintain a healthy piercing".

Risks Related to the Use of Jewelry in Oral Piercings

Jewelry in the mouth can cause various risks. For example, sialorrhea, or excessive saliva production, can be triggered by contact with salivary excretors.

There is always the risk of aspiration or accidental ingestion of loose jewelry, which can cause dangerous situations like choking or damage to the digestive tract.

Additionally, oral piercings can generate galvanic currents affecting teeth restored with amalgams, sensitizing the tooth pulp.

Finally, tongue piercings can interfere with speech and swallowing. Changes in tongue movement can cause difficulties in pronouncing certain letters and affect chewing and swallowing food, requiring practice time to get accustomed.

To minimize or eliminate these risks, it’s crucial to have the supervision of a professional who handles hygiene and other aspects during the piercing. If you have doubts or fears, it is advisable to seek specialized medical follow-up.

At ELDI, we are dedicated to offering you the best experience with the finest body jewelry on the market, always prioritizing your health and well-being. We are here to ensure you enjoy not only the aesthetics but also a safe and comfortable experience.

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