A sternum piercing is a type of surface piercing that’s located on any point along the sternum (breastbone). Although sternum piercings are often placed vertically between the breasts, they may also ...

The body may reject a piercing, slowly pushing it out of the skin. This occurs when the immune system identifies the piercing object as foreign and seeks to remove it. The process of pushing a foreign ...

Dermal piercing tattoos — also known as microdermal piercings and single point piercings — can be used as unique piercings that complement tattoos, or piercings used as the tattoo itself. For instance ...

Infection occurs when bacteria become trapped inside the piercing. Tongue piercings — especially new ones — are more prone to infections than other piercings because of all the bacteria in your mouth.

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What Is a Daith Piercing? Daith piercings are a puncture through the tough, innermost fold of cartilage at the entrance of your ear canal. It’s a small, curved piece of flesh, and it’s difficult to ...