The most obvious risk of such a piercing is infection. Untreated infections can be fatal, though modern medicine has largely eradicated this outcome. However, some individuals are allergic to certain materials and may react adversely to the piercing; this can be avoided by using one of the proper material. A third risk is scarring, which may not be dangerous but may be unsightly.
infection and scarring and it could hurt very badly
There is always the standard risks of any piercing, like infection and scarring. These can be mitigated with proper sterilization and hygiene. There is also the risk that, as a person grows, the location of the piercing may change.
The main risk is it getting infected, which may cause a blood infection. if you keep it clean and look after it properly it should be fine.
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Any piercing has a chance of getting infected.
you could get an infection contingent on where you get the piercing if it's on the ears well that's okay other than that risks would be soemthing to consider before you make the hole
what are the risks involved in a vaginal piercing
You don't, you get it done professionally to minimize the health risks you impose on yourself.
As long as you follow the aftercare given to you by your piercer, there are no risks involved in navel piercings. There are no nerves or viens in that area of your body. Edit: As far as i know, theres no definite risks. Infection is a probablitie for any piercing, and from my research, its quite common on naval piercings so make sure you keep it clean (:
infection! never use peroxide or alcohol to clean your piercing...it will cause the pierced skin to become dry, irritated & may cause a serious infection. I recomend that you get a pro to do your piercing. Basically as long as you take very good care of it you should be fine. Just pay very close attention when you piercer is instructing you on how to care for it. But remember, this is'nt your ear your getting pierced it's your navel so you're gonna have to take really good care of it.
Don't swim in toilet bowls. After swimming in municiple swimming pools, wash the piercing. Stay out of lakes and natural bodies of water that have high bacterial counts, your local health unit will have the bacterial counts for the most popular lakes in the area. As for any activity where the piercing may become dirty, have a shower and clean the piercing. This includes being in the hot tub, wash the piercing out as soon as possible.
The risks involved when getting a belly ring piercing are infections, nerve damage, allergic reactions and/or excessive bleeding. Most of the risks can be prevented by handling your piercing with proper, hygienic care.