Do you plan to get your nipple pierced? Make sure the procedure is done safely and that you know how to care for your nipple after it’s pierced.
Health Concerns
Nipple piercing has some health risks. If you have a health condition or take
medication that makes you more likely to get an infection or bleed a lot, nipple piercing could be riskier for you.
Longer healing time. Nipple tissue takes longer to heal than most other pierced areas of your body. It may take up to 6 months for yours to heal.
Lactation and
breastfeeding. Nipple piercing could cause problems if you want to breastfeed. Scar tissue around the pierce or your nipple ring could block your milk ducts.
Piercings that damage the nerves in your nipple may make it hard for milk to come out. Nipple jewelry can make it harder for your
baby to latch on. Your
baby might even swallow or choke on a loose nipple ring. Don’t get your nipple pierced if you’re
pregnant or breastfeeding. Wait a few months after you complete breastfeeding.
Abscesses. A pierced nipple is more likely to form an
abscess. That’s a painful, pus-filled lump under the nipple or in your
breast. You’ll need to see the doctor for treatment.