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Piercings: How to prevent complications
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Know the risks
Make sure you're ready
Insist on safety precautions
Take good care of your piercing
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Ears. Lips. Bellybuttons. Eyebrows. Piercings are popular, especially among adolescents and young adults. But piercings can cause complications. Find out how certain safety precautions, the placement of your piercing and how well you care for it can affect your risk of infection and proper healing.