Ear Piercing Specialist

Many parents choose to have their child’s ears pierced as early as possible to prevent a potentially traumatic experience. As a skilled pediatrician, Dr. Shenouda can assess your child’s ear structure to determine when the lobe is grown enough to pierce the ears and ensure great results.

Depending on the specific needs of your child, Dr. Shenouda can safely pierce ears for infants. He also offers add-on piercing services for older children and adults.

Dr. Shenouda doesn’t use a piercing gun like many retail stores or body piercing shops. He uses a specialized, sterile piercing instrument that protects your child’s ears from contamination.

The procedure is more effective and much safer for your child’s health and Dr. Shenouda’s compassionate staff ensures your child is as comfortable as possible throughout the visit.

Dr. Shenouda ensures your child’s health is the first priority. He provides a hygienic and safe environment for ear piercing to reduce your child’s risk of infection or other medical complications.

Additionally, Dr. Shenouda determines if ear piercing is safe for your child, especially if there are existing medical conditions that may be complicated by piercings.

Following the piercing, Dr. Shenouda provides you with complete aftercare instructions to ensure the ears don’t become infected. He recommends using clean cotton swabs and a high-quality antiseptic solution to clean the piercings daily. Earrings should also be rotated during cleanings to promote wound healing.

Dr. Shenouda can also offer insight into when it’s safe to change your child’s earrings and how to do it safe

Improper cleaning or allergies to the materials in the earrings can occur following a piercing. If you note any sign of infection or allergy, contact Dr. Shenouda’s office immediately.

Signs of infection or allergies include:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Discharge
• Persistent pain

Dr. Shenouda can evaluate the health of the earlobe to determine if there is an infection. He can treat infections with oral antibiotics or topical medications.

If your child has an allergy, Dr. Shenouda may recommend hypoallergenic earrings that contain no nickel to reduce allergy symptoms.