Use of piercing guns and preferences for upper ear piercing have led to increased infections.
There is a small risk associated with tattooing, electrolysis, ear piercing and acupuncture.
It is illegal to conduct acupuncture, tattooing, ear piercing or electrolysis unless a license has been formally approved.
Piercing is performed quickly and without anesthesia by either a spring-loaded ear-piercing gun or piercing needles, with the needle diameter varying from six to 18 gauge.
The baby's cry is disturbing, even ear-piercing, loud enough to catch the caregiver's attention but not so disturbing as to make the listener want to avoid the sound altogether.
