Infection – Anytime the skin is broken there is the risk of infection. We use sterile techniques to prevent this. Our patient education material provides detailed instruction on after-care for the ear lobes. Our technique is bloodless and our single-use sterile cartridges eliminate cross-contamination.
Pain – The procedure causes minimal pain. However, we are able to perform your ear piercing with topical anesthesia if you so prefer.
Allergic reactions – Allergies to nickel and other components of earrings can occur. At Fairfield Pediatrics, we use medical grade materials and earrings to prevent allergies.
Keloids – Keloids are excessive scar tissue that forms around a wound. Keloids may occur after ear piercing, and are 80% more likely to occur if ears are pierced after age 11. Other risk factors for keloids include dark skin, previous keloid formation, and nickel containing earrings.