Thinking about getting a body piercing? Who hasn't, right? Well, one thing to consider is that about 20 percent of the time there are complications from the procedure, such as infection or scarring, a ...

The rhino piercing is perfect for body mod enthusiasts who want "to deviate from more conventional piercing options like nostril or septum piercings, to enhance their personal sense of style and ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Throughout history, body piercing has been a symbol of beauty, sexuality, ritual initiation and rites of passage. I am a physician specializing in dermatology. My colleagues and I ...

It is important to be aware of who is performing body piercings in the community and under what conditions (Armstrong, 1996). Many jurisdictions do not regulate body modification practices. Depending ...

The pain level for a tongue piercing is moderate, generally feeling like pressure rather than sharp pain. Healing time can ...

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A Northwestern University research survey at has turned up data showing around 20 percent of all body piercings end up with infections. As WBBM Newsradio's John Cody reports, the ...

A Wroclaw piercing studio explains the medical and safety reasons professionals now reject piercing guns in favor of ...

Pros predict the year’s most popular placements and explain their pain points.

You've probably heard someone who has a few piercings or tattoos express that getting one makes them want to have more. They're addictive, they might say, but talking about addiction in any form is ...