NEW : In addition , once removed , the pierced skin may close up almost immediately , making it difficult and painful to reinsert the piercing . '' TSA backs officers who made passenger remove nipple rings . The Transportation Security Administration has backed off a controversial policy that would have required airport screeners to confiscate the breast implants of women traveling with their children under age 12. Agency acknowledges that procedures need to be changed . Agent using handheld metal detector at Lubbock airport found piercings . Woman says she heard male agents snicker as she removed rings .
NEW : TSA backs officers who made passenger remove nipple rings . The Transportation Security Administration has backed off a controversial policy that would have required airport screeners to confiscate the breast implants of women traveling with their children under age 12. Agency acknowledges that procedures need to be changed . Agent using handheld metal detector at Lubbock airport found piercings . Woman says she heard male agents snicker as she removed rings .