SCHAUMBURG, Ill.: Although ear piercings are more common and can be less risky than other body piercings, they can still cause complications if not handled safely. For anyone thinking about getting ...

Sumanda M. would love to get her 5-month-old baby girl's ears pierced, yet she's received conflicting advice on when to do it. "My friend said to have it done at 6 months because she will be too small ...

I have quite an extensive piercing collection. I have everyday hoop earrings for my lobes and a few cartilage piercings that I accessorize with studs, so I often stack my earrings to upgrade my look ...

Once upon a time, a single ear lobe piercing was considered the norm. Over time, one lobe piercing turned to two, and eventually, two turned three, four, five, welcoming helix, conch, tragus, and ...

After getting a new piercing, keep the jewellery in for at least six weeks and avoid removing it as there’s a chance the piercing may close up.

And after-care essentials.