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Are Body Piercings Safe?

By Karen L. Hudson, About.com

Question: Are Body Piercings Safe?
Are Body Piercings Safe?
Answer: Most of them, especially when performed by a professional. There are some areas of the body that can be severely damaged if not pierced correctly. A professional piercer has to know how to avoid harmful mistakes. They also understand the weight of the responsibility when they take another's life into their hands.

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