Body and earlobe piercing are common practices in the USA today. Minor complications
including infection and bleeding occur frequently and, although rare, major complications …

Oral and nasal piercing is of particular concern because of the risks of swallowing and
aspiration. Consequently, patients should be advised to remove piercing before …

Background Microdermal implants are an increasingly popular form of body jewelry. The
potential for electrical conduction burn at the site of metal jewelry left in situ during …

Background: Body piercing confined to the ears, mouth, and nose has been a common
practice in almost every society around the world as far back as can be traced. As the …

Los piercings corporales son una práctica habitual en la sociedad actual, y consisten en la
perforación de un tejido para insertar un aro u otro elemento ornamental. Este …

With the increasing popularity of body piercing, not only piercers but also healthcare
professionals should be aware of the potential risks of this procedure and be able to …

Body art such as piercings, tattoos, sub-and transdermal implants, scarification, sculpting,
and other types of elective body modifications are chosen for a variety of reasons by …

Delay of healing is variable according to the location of the ring. It usually takes from several
weeks to months before complete healing is acquired according to localization (Table 20.1) …