Although most piercings heal well without any major issues, sometimes they can lead to difficult and painful problems. If you’re having a problem you can’t identify or aren’t sure how to fix it, these articles may help you.

Migration and Rejection
If you’ve got a piercing that seems to have moved or shifted or is suddenly causing unexplained pain, it could be a migration or rejection issue. Find out how to determine what’s going on with your piercing and if there is any way to save it.

Infection, Growths, Bumps, Cysts and Keloids
A bump isn’t “just a bump” when it’s growing on or around a piercing. This article can help you identify what is causing the growth and how to deal with it.

Metal Hypersensitivity
If you’ve had your piercing for weeks or months and it just refuses to heal no matter what you do, it could be an allergic reaction to your body jewelry. Learn the differences between the different types of metals used to make body jewelry and find out what might be a better option for you.

An orthopedic patient awoke from her surgery to find a small heart shaped temporary tattoo on her tummy, just below her panty line. The surgeon says this is a regular thing he does to interject a little humor into a difficult situation and give his patients a reason to smile. The woman, however, was mortified by the “violation” and has sued the doctor for putting the tattoo on her without her permission.

Since my husband just had hip surgery, I asked him what he would have thought if he had awoken to find a temporary tattoo placed on his body near his nether-regions. He said he probably would have seen the humor in it and it wouldn’t have bothered him. I have to say I agree. I think it was a cute gesture and this woman shouldn’t be making such a big deal about it – especially to go so far as sue the guy. This is why the rest of us get lousy doctors who don’t enjoy their jobs anymore. What do you think? Comment below!

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Jade Dragon Sued for Misspelled Tattoo – Again

Tattoos are appearing on everything from t-shirts to shoes, but department store fashion lines aren’t the only ones getting in on the action. The very artists who have made this artform so popular are contributing their status, names and art to create and endorse even more (and better) apparel and novelties. Instead of a shirt with a generic heart with wings designed by some unknown artist, now you can get a shirt featuring the work of some of the best tattoo artists in the world.