17-year-old G.S. hospitalized after ear piercing in Bursa, family files criminal complaint

17-year-old G.S., who got an ear piercing in Bursa's Nilüfer district, was hospitalized because of a health problem that developed after the procedure. The teenager's family filed a criminal complaint with prosecutors over the incident.

Swelling appeared the day after the procedure

G.S. went to a tattoo studio operating in the district to get his ear pierced. After returning home, he noticed swelling in his ear the next day. G.S. claimed he contacted the business to report the problem but received no reply.

Severe inflammation detected

Because of the swelling, G.S. went to the emergency department of Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital and was admitted after an examination. According to the teenager, doctors found severe inflammation in his ear. To bring the inflammation under control, a stitch was placed and pressure applied to the ear.

G.S., who has been in hospital for five nights, continues to receive treatment. According to him, doctors warned that the inflammation could cause permanent damage to the ear. It is not yet known when the treatment will be completed or whether permanent damage will occur.