keloid on belly piercing

Well, there was this girl who got her belly button pierced at a party by an unprofessional. It got infected really bad. She had to go to the doctor and get it removed. It left a scar.

It's a bit of both fact and fiction. In a perfect scenario, with a skilled piercer, high - quality jewelry, and good aftercare, it's safe. But in reality, there are many factors that can make it less safe. For example, if you don't clean the piercing regularly, or if you use cheap, non - hypoallergenic jewelry, it can cause problems. So it's not an absolute yes or no when it comes to the safety of belly button piercing in adults.

My own experience was that I didn't follow the aftercare instructions properly. I thought it would be okay to swim a week after getting it pierced. Big mistake. The water must have had some bacteria in it. My belly button became itchy and inflamed. I learned the hard way that you really need to be strict about the aftercare routine.

One horror story is about infections. If the piercing isn't done in a clean environment or the aftercare isn't proper, it can get severely infected. I knew someone who got their belly button pierced at a cheap place. They didn't sterilize the equipment well. Soon after, the area became red, swollen and oozed pus. It was really painful and took a long time to heal even with antibiotics.

There are also cases where the wrong type of jewelry is used. For example, if it's made of a material that your skin is allergic to, like some cheap metals. This can cause an allergic reaction. Your belly button area could become itchy, develop a rash, and be really uncomfortable. It might take a while to figure out that it's the jewelry causing the problem.

I know of a person who had a keloid on their knee. They used cryotherapy, which involves freezing the keloid tissue. After a few sessions, the keloid started to die off and eventually disappeared completely. It was a great success as they were able to wear shorts without feeling self - conscious about the keloid anymore.

A teenager had a keloid on his chest. He tried silicone gel sheets. These sheets work by hydrating the skin and softening the keloid. Over several months of consistent use, the keloid became smaller and less raised. This non - invasive method was very effective for him, and he was really happy with the outcome. It shows that different methods can work depending on the individual case.

Sure. One success story is about a young man who had a large keloid on his earlobe after getting an ear piercing. He tried silicone gel sheets as recommended by his dermatologist. After several months of consistent use, the keloid gradually flattened and became less red and itchy. Eventually, it was hardly noticeable.

Yes. A woman had a keloid on her chest for years. She finally decided to have cryotherapy. After a few treatments, the keloid became smaller and less prominent. It was a great success for her.

In chest keloid removal, side effects like temporary numbness in the area are possible. I knew a case where a patient had a large chest keloid removed. The treatment involved a combination of radiotherapy and surgical excision. There were side effects such as some skin irritation around the treated area. But the good news is that it was a success. The keloid is gone and the patient's quality of life has improved significantly. The success was attributed to the comprehensive treatment plan and continuous monitoring during the recovery period.