Labret piercings have a few unexpected dangers
October 22, 2004
By: Lori Wilkerson
For most people with labret piercings, there will be no
complications and no need to see a doctor concerning your piercing.
However, there are a few situations that should always be
immediately addressed by a medical doctor. Infections of labret
piercings are an obvious reason to seek medical attention, but there
are rarer reasons as well.
Most people never think twice about the effect severe cold can
have on a facial piercing. In fact, when you have metal piercings in
areas of the face where there isn’t a lot of body fat for insulation
(as is the case for labret piercings), metal piercing studs speed
frostbite because the metal quickly conducts the frigid air
temperatures from the outer surface of the skin to the interior,
encouraging frostbite to form around the piercing hole itself.
Any labret piercings that feel numb or look white and tough after
exposure to the cold should be evaluated by a doctor immediately to
determine if it is frostbite. To protect your labret piercing in
cold climates, don’t go outside in frigid weather without properly
covering the lower half of the face.
Aspiration is another danger – this is the breathing in of a
foreign body into the lungs – in this case, the jewelry stud or the
flat post back that screws onto the back of the barbell. Anyone who
ever breathes in or swallows one or all of the jewelry from a labret
piercing should go to an emergency room immediately.
If swallowed, there is probably little danger, and the jewelry
will eventually pass out of the system. If aspirated into the lungs,
however, it is a medical emergency and will need to be treated
immediately. Your chances of having these kinds of complications
with labret piercings are slim, but they can and do occur, so be
aware, be careful, and don’t ignore problems when they do arise.
About the Author:
Lori Wilkerson is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
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