Tongue splitting, which involves cutting the tongue in half to create a lizard-like forked effect, has gained popularity among body modification enthusiasts.
More than half of tongue piercings and one in five lip piercings carried out for people between the ages of 16 and 24 are believed to result in complications, according to the Royal College of Surgeons.
The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS), whose members deal with potentially life-threatening infections and other problems caused by oral piercings and tongue splitting, said anyone having this kind of modification should go to hospital urgently if bleeding or infection occurred.
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The group’s chair, Patrick Magennis, said: “Although skin can be cleaned with antiseptic before piercings, the mouth cannot be cleaned in the same way. There is always a mix of germs, good and bad, and breaching the protective lining can let in a life-threatening bug.
“It is unlikely that this advice will stop those who wish to pierce or modify their mouth or tongue, but people having this done to them must understand the risk and attend an oral and maxillofacial surgery department urgently if an infection begins to develop or if bleeding results. Their life could depend on it.”
The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) backed the warning.
Body Modification: Tongue Splitting
In March, the court of appeal found tongue splitting to be illegal when performed by a body modification practitioner for cosmetic purposes, even in instances where consent was sought. The ruling applied to England and Wales.
The medical groups said the legal status of the practice in the rest of the UK was unclear and there was an urgent need for it to be resolved.
Selina Master, of the FDS, said: “The FDS and BAPRAS are also concerned that despite the legal debate, the demand for tongue-splitting procedures may continue but simply be driven underground. “We would strongly advise people not to have oral piercings or tongue splits. However, if they do, it is crucial they see their dentist on a regular basis so that the impact on their oral health can be closely monitored. Never try to carry out one of these procedures on yourself or others.”As self-expression becomes increasingly prevalent and popular in today’s generation, body piercings have become a go-to way to express oneself. However, body piercings are not without its own set of risks, specially for oral piercings which involve the tongue, lips, cheeks, or any combination of these. Mismanagement and mistreatment of these piercings could cause several oral conditions. Piercing Norms Oral piercings are normally done without the aid of an anesthetic. For tongues, a ball or barbell-shaped piece is placed in the tongue, guided by a sharp needle. If the tongue is newly-pierced, a longer and wider piercing will be placed to accommodate swelling. It may be switched out for the intended jewelry after it heals, which takes around four to six weeks. Tongue splitting, on the other hand, is a more dangerous process wherein the tip of the tongue is literally split into two to create a forked appearance. Those who split their tongue will often pull apart their tongues so that the pieces do not heal and reattach to each other — which might even require expensive surgery to completely reverse. Symptoms Those who get orally pierced may experience pain, swelling, infection, and increased saliva flow. Blood from mouth injuries may likewise flow, in addition to tongue swelling. Risks Oral piercing exposes oneself to several risks, such as the following:
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