If my body rejects piercings, will it put me at a higher risk for cc?

October 31, 2015
Asked By:khawk8906 in Temecula, CA

I have my ears pierced and I am not able to wear anything but pure gold or platinum. I also had my belly button pierced years ago and my body rejected it, pushing it out and leaving a big scar on my belly button. Do you think this would have any affect on a higher risk of cc? Also when I was a baby I has Pyloric Stenosis. And there is a bit of scar tissue that has made a bump over the scar. Does this also have any reason to cause alarm for cc? My breast augmentation surgery is Scheduled for December 15th.

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November 3, 2015

Answer: Allergy to piercing and capsular contracture

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Answer: Allergy to piercing and capsular contracture

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November 1, 2015

Answer: Capsular Contracture Risks?

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Answer: Capsular Contracture Risks?

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November 2, 2015

Answer: Shouldn't be a problem.

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November 2, 2015

Answer: Shouldn't be a problem.

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November 2, 2015

Answer: Doubtful

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Answer: Doubtful

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November 1, 2015

Answer: If my body rejects piercings, will it put me at a higher risk for cc?

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