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As a new law comes into force in Wales, we asked - how young is too young for piercing? Wales has become the first UK nation to ban intimate piercing for under 18s in a bid to prevent potential related health problems. Piercer Zoe Stevens from Colwyn Bay told Dot about the youngest people she is prepared to perform piercings on. The new Welsh law makes it an offence to pierce or arrange to pierce the tongue, genitals and nipples of those under 18. It follows concerns they can cause medical complications, and worries over child protection issues. Wales' chief medical officer said the move would better protect young people.