June 28 : International Body Piercing Day
You might be surprised to learn that, even in my professional opinion, I actually don’t have a problem with body piercings.
Of course, if you need surgery, you’ll have to take them out.
And you should definitely get it done at a reputable place in a sterile fashion… infections, hello? Especially if you’re getting a mouth piercing (lip, tongue, cheek, etc…) It’s also important to note that the mouth does have quite a bit of bacteria, so it is more susceptible to infection.
While I don’t have a problem with body piercings, it is still good to be aware of the potential risks that are involved. Tongue, lip, and cheek piercings can make chewing, swallowing, and speaking difficult or even painful. If you get your tongue pierced, there is also a risk of nerve damage, and having a numb tongue could be pretty annoying.
A nose piercing also has risks. Because we use and touch our noses, a piercing can cause a lot of irritation, which can also mean infection.
To many peoples’ surprise, one of the most problematic piercings is the cartilage in the ear. Because of the lack of blood flow, it can be difficult for the ear to heal. While they are very popular, they are very difficult to heal.
So, on international body piercing day, I’m not against them because they rarely cause extremely serious problems…but I do think you should know the potential risks.