Body piercing creates Health Risks

Body piercings are becoming increasingly popular and trendy, but they also pose potential health risks.

The Journal of the American Medical Association says possible risks from body piercing include:

•  The wound may not heal properly.
•  You may have pain.
•  Nearby tissue may swell.
•  You may have an allergic reaction to the metal.
•  A scar may develop.
•  Piercings in and around the mouth may damage the teeth.