Nipple piercing may result in infection, an allergic reaction to the ring, or permanent breast-feeding interference due to scarred milk ducts. Some body jewelry may confound radiological exam interpretations. Some people may face permanent scarring and keloid formation. The cartilage in the upper ear heals slowly and may be prone to infection. Contact dermatitis may result from an allergic reaction to metal on skin.
Some experts suggest getting a tetanus shot before being pierced.
And since keeping the immune system healthy is the key to avoiding many piercing-related problems, it is also important for recently pierced people to get enough rest, eat well, and avoid stress. A rash of experimental techniques are emerging on college campuses and beyond. Since many of these methods are not regulated, they can be very dangerous. Strips of surgical steel are heated to 1100 F and pressed into the skin to produce scars in a variety of shapes. The healing process involves stinging, itching, and oozing while scab picking is recommended to enhance the pink scar tissue.