Body Piercing Infections

Body piercings, tattoos, and other forms of body art have exploded in popularity over the past few years. People can have just about any part of their bodies pierced for aesthetic, religious, or cultural purposes. Some of the more common areas of piercing include the ears, nose, lip, tongue, and navel.

If you do opt to decorate your body or face with piercings, you must remember that the piercing process involves puncturing your body with a needle. If unsanitary instruments are used, then you may be at risk of developing very dangerous diseases or infections. It is very important for you to select a safe and reputable parlor where you can receive your body art.

Treating the Infection

While it is possible for you to contract a disease like HIV if you receive an unsanitary piercing, you are more likely to develop an infection in the region that has been punctured. If this has happened, proper treatment can prevent such an infection from becoming dangerous.

Typically, the treatment procedure includes the following steps:

• Apply pressure if the area is bleeding
• Ice the area if it is swollen or bruised
• Thoroughly wash the area with antibacterial soap
• Thoroughly clean your body jewelry

If the symptoms do not begin to lessen or if they worsen over time, then you should seek immediate attention from a physician. Though these infections may start out as minor ailments, they can become very dangerous if allowed to progress.

Contact Us

If you have developed an infection because your piercing technician failed to use sterile equipment, or because you were not given the proper aftercare instructions, then you may be able to take legal action toward recovering damages. Contact a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer from Palmer & Associates, P.C. today at 702-888-2222 to speak with an experienced attorney about your legal options.