Reported piercing complication rates

Ranges vary by study site and method. Non-earlobe and cartilage sites carry the highest rates.

Reported piercing complication ratesRanges vary by study site and method. Non-earlobe and cartilage sites carry the highest rates.ED visits associated with infection13%University cohort (any complication)17%Non-earlobe sites23%Systematic-review upper estimate30–35%

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