I listened to the riot act the girl gave me on what to do and what not to do, but I'm wondering, do I really have to keep it in there for eight whole weeks? What's the soonest I can change earrings?
2006-09-05 09:41:39 · 7 answers · asked by munesliver 6 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Yes. The full eight weeks. Your ear needs time to heal. Even if it doesn't feel sore it is still a puncture on the inside and it needs to be fully healed before you start messing with it so that you don't get an infection. I know it seems like a long time but what's eight weeks out of the rest of your life to guarantee that you don't have problems with it?
2006-09-05 09:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by walkingdisastr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the soonest? 2 weeks...cartilage especially will not 'clamp down' that fast, the time it takes to change jewelry will not allow for most piercings to close-it could be a bit difficult to reinsert the jewelry but the biggest worry for you is to be sure the new jewelry, your hands, and the area is clean before changing.
2006-09-05 11:26:39 · answer #2 · answered by scarlet_bat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it for the full time, if you take it out too early the hole can clamp down quick and its hard to get the earring back in.
2006-09-05 09:44:43 · answer #3 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah...i got mine done in January,,,and tried to change it in feb...and about died...leave it like she says...i did get the guts to change it in 5 weeks but it closed on the smaller earring...i about died again opening it up ...but i got it...do what she says....make sure you keep it clean....always clean the back...or you'll get green gross stuff...wash it very well...after mine healed i put a hoop...but honestly it looks trashy...i am either gonna put a stud...or take it out all together....
2006-09-05 13:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by Chocolate_Bunny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes 8 weeks sounds about right
2006-09-05 09:43:45 · answer #5 · answered by dishwasher67 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the upper ear is tricky... it heals super fast and it gets infected fast too. and it hurts too. take care of it.
2006-09-05 09:48:39 · answer #6 · answered by Lipstick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you do have to.. unless you wanna close it up!!
2006-09-05 09:45:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋