From ears to lips to belly buttons, piercings are popular. But they also carry risks and can cause complications. Where you get a piercing and how you care for it can help prevent infection and speed ...

People have pierced their ears for thousands of years for ceremonial, cultural, religious, and decorative purposes. The oldest known example of ear piercing comes from “Ötzi the Iceman,” a man who ...

Like with tattoos, when it comes to getting piercings, choosing an area of your body where you want your jewelry to live is only half the battle. There are several areas on the ears — conch, rook, ...

A cartilage piercing is a type of body modification in which you have a decorative hole in one of the cartilage-filled parts of your body. A piercing of your nose or the stiff upper part of your ears ...

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Watching the small needle pierce her 18-year-old daughter's navel was a striking moment for Dr. Cora Breuner.That afternoon in late spring, her daughter finally got the jeweled belly button ring she ...

As fun as it can be to get a new piercing, following your professional piercer’s tips for proper care afterward is seriously important to prevent an infected ear piercing. Whether you’re adding a new ...