3.7 Are You Under 18?
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This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others.
3.7 Are You Under 18?
Many states now have laws restricting or prohibiting piercing minors.
In the United States, most piercers require that you be 18 or over. If
you are under 18 some piercers may perform certain piercings with
parental consent and/or presence during the piercing.
Most teenagers are still growing and developing. A reputable piercer
will refuse to perform piercings in areas that are still
developing. For example, navel piercings would not be suitable for a
growing body. Most facial piercings are suitable for most teens over
the age of 16. Some state regulations explicitly prohibit performing
nipple and genital piercings on minors due to the sexual nature of the
piercings.
Please think twice before getting pierced by a piercer who does not
care how old you are. A piercer who is not concerned about your
physical development and the appropriateness of the piercing may not
care about hygiene and safety either.
Parents: If your teen is interested in getting pierced, realize that
he/she is probably interested in getting pierced safely. If not
allowed to get pierced ptofessionally, some teens will resort to
piercing themselves with whatever is available which can result in
infection, scarring, excessive bleeding and swelling, or possibly more
severe adverse reactions. This publication is designed to help you and
your teen make an informed decision.
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