While piercings are relatively common, many might not know the after-effects of piercing your body.

Thus, it makes sense that your body can undergo some internal changes.

What are these changes, however?

piercing in ear

Well, per HuffPost, one change you might experience due to a piercing is redness and swelling.

So, if you see your belly ring slightly swollen, don’t freak out it’s natural.

You should also be sure to prep your piercings for any exposure, such as traveling or harsh environments.

a woman getting pierced

In most cases, don’t worry, we have the answers you’re looking for.

First and foremost, you might have an allergic reaction to your piercing, perHuffPost.

Most jewelry is made of nickel, a common allergen, according to the outlet.

Yes, that’s right, your piercing can produce discharge, which is typically asign of infection.

So, like take care of your piercing.

The outlet added thatoral piercingscan cause chipped teeth and receding gums.

And, that’s not even the worst of it.

Piercings can even tear your skin, meaning your skin can become (permanently) damaged.

So, as you now know, many things can happen to your body when you get a piercing.