{"id":6547,"date":"2019-05-01T12:22:35","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T19:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neilmedpac.com\/ca\/?p=6547"},"modified":"2019-05-07T08:54:30","modified_gmt":"2019-05-07T15:54:30","slug":"avoid-piercing-scars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neilmedpac.com\/ca\/avoid-piercing-scars\/","title":{"rendered":"Piercing Perfection: How to Avoid Scars as Your Piercing Heals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you distill it, getting a piercing is essentially inflicting a controlled wound to your body. With any wound, you run the risk of scarring.
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Luckily, preventative measures can be taken to avoid permanent damage. Although genetic disposition will contribute to your likelihood of developing scarring, much of scar prevention happens in your aftercare practices.
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Here\u2019s all you need to know about common piercing scar types and the best ways to avoid them during healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of piercing scars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a myriad of things that can go wrong during healing, many of which can cause scarring. Not all scars are equal; some will require medical attention to remove and others will eventually fade on their own.
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It\u2019s important to know the type of scar that you\u2019re facing so that you can conduct proper care, if possible. Here are three common piercing scars you might find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypertrophic scarring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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