Piercings also carry an increased risk of unsightly scar formations, known as keloids, said Dr. Michael McGuire, chief of plastic surgery at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif., and president of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. A lot of piercings are done by amateurs, and they can leave a tremendous hole or scar. If they walk in and find that the studio isn't compliant with health and safety standards, they walk out. Aftercare and meticulous personal hygiene is essential. The rebellious Symone, for instance, stopped wearing facial jewelry when she applied for her current secretarial position.
People barely notice it.
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