Workplace regulations, school dress code rules or the desire for privacy can lead to a tattoo enthusiast covering up a tattoo. Out of respect for others or fear of rejection in an interview, tattoo enthusiasts cover up tattoos temporarily.

Belly button rings are the jewelry inserted into a navel when it is pierced. Most initial navel piercings are done with a curved barbell, a piece of jewelry consisting of a stainless steel bar with beads that unscrew at both ends. Less commonly, captive bead rings may be used.

If you find a bump on your nipple piercing, this may be a sign that you have an abscess. A study published in the July 2010 edition of the "Journal of the American College of Surgeons" indicates that nipple piercing is one factor that puts you at risk for recurrent breast abscesses.

Stretching a piercing to wear larger jewelry is sometimes incorrectly called "gauging." The word "gauge" actually refers to the size of the jewelry, with smaller numbers being larger gauges.

Because your ear protects the mechanisms by which you hear, any wound or sore can be cause for concern, especially when it does not heal.

Removing body jewelry from a navel piercing can cause the hole to shrink rapidly, even within seconds, according to the Association of Professional Piercers. This can make changing your belly button ring for the first time a frustrating experience.

Belly button rings may look cute, but they're a care-intensive piercing. If you're going to get your navel pierced, you'll have to deal with potential chronic infection, long healing times, allergies and medical concerns, as well as clothing restrictions and other daily annoyances.

Though professional navel piercing is relatively inexpensive, many people prefer the convenience of piercing at home. When piercing your own navel, it is important to have the proper equipment.

After summoning the courage to receive a body piercing and battle your fear of needles, your next decision will be the location on your body. You will have to take the personal and professional aspects of your life into consideration, as well as your activity level.

<b>Overview</b> Body piercing can be done almost anywhere and in any style. It varies, with multiple hoops up, around and inside the ear, or studs and rings in the tongue, eyebrow, nostril, belly-button or lips. Here is a brief overview of the most popular kinds of piercings.

Nipple piercings, once the practice of a small subculture, have become quite commonplace. Professional piercers learn to pierce nipples early in their training. This frequently requested modification can be performed on almost all women and many men, depending on individual anatomy.

According to the Association of Professional Piercers, the initial jewelry used when piercing your belly button is designed for safety, not style. If you want to put in a new navel ring, wait until your piercing has fully healed in order to prevent any type of infection or skin irritation.