Nipple piercing has some health risks. If you have a health condition or take medication that makes you more likely to get an infection or bleed a lot, nipple piercing could be riskier for you.
Below are Health Risks of Nipple Piercing:
Infection on Nipple Piercing
Nipples are sensitive tissue and connected to milk ducts. A nipple pierce is more likely to get infected than some other types of piercings. Infections can happen well after you get your nipple or areola, the darker ring around the nipple, pierced, Like any other body piercing, unsterilized equipment can put you at risk for infection with blood-borne disease like HIV, hepatitis B or C, or tetanus.
Lactation and Breastfeeding
Nipple piercing could cause problems if you want to breastfeed. Scar tissue around the pierce or your nipple ring could block your milk duct. Piercings that damage the nerves in your nipple may make it harder for your baby to latch on. Your baby might even swallow or choke on a loose nipple ring. Don’t get your nipple pierced if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. Wait a few months after you complete breastfeeding.
Nipple Piercing may Cause Abscesses
A pierce nipple is more likely to form an abscess. That’s a painful, pus-filled lump under the nipple or in your breast. You’ll need to see the doctor for treatment.
Longer Healing Time of Nipple Piercing
Nipple tissues takes longer to heal than most other pierced areas of your body. It may take up to 6 months for yours to heal.
Does the Piercing Close up?
Some women remove their nipple rings to breastfeed. Milk can leak out of the piercing. The hole may get smaller or close up after a few weeks. But you’ll probably be able to put your nipple ring in again after you’re done breastfeeding. If your piercing closes up for any reason, go to a professional studio to have it redone. Don’t try to re-pierce it yourself.
Costa and Safe Types of Jewelry
Nipple piercing cost vary, so shop around. It may cost more than ear piercing. The studio will charge you for the piercing and nipple jewelry separately. Only use nipple jewelry that’s less likely to cause an allergy. This includes metals like gold, stainless steel, titanium, platinum, and niobium. Nickel jewelry is cheaper, but it’s more likely to cause skin reactions.
