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    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Body jewelry insertion is a widespread practice across various age groups.
    • The procedure is often undertaken without adequate consideration for health implications, including infection risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the potential health risks associated with body jewelry insertion.
    • To inform the public about the dangers of undergoing piercings from inadequately trained individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • The study is primarily observational, analyzing outcomes of body piercing procedures.
    • It reviews common complications arising from body jewelry insertion.

    Main Results:

    • While many body piercings result in minor or no complications, a significant number of individuals experience adverse outcomes.
    • Complications include serious infections, irreversible scarring, damage to anatomical structures, and dental issues like fractured or misaligned teeth.

    Conclusions:

    • Body jewelry insertion, despite its popularity, poses considerable health risks.
    • The lack of proper training among practitioners is a major contributing factor to these negative health outcomes, emphasizing the need for safer practices.