im getting it done tomorrow and i was wondering how long should i wait until i can go into a pool or does it matter?
2007-06-20 16:26:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
i got myne done about 6 months ago and yes you can go in the water
2007-06-20 16:28:48 · answer #1 · answered by shnonmystery 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you referring to ear piercing? Most pools are chlorinated and thus, kill any bacteria that are present. However, it might be a good idea to wait until the piercing completely heals, as earlobes can get infected. When I had mine pierced, they gave me a pair of pure gold earrings to keep in the ears for several weeks to help ward off infection. Also, you should use peroxide every night to clean the area. If you have the starter earrings in, you should be all right in the pool, but if not, I would wait at least a couple weeks.
2007-06-20 23:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't really think it matters. I went in the pool a few days after I got mine done and it didn't really have anything wrong.
Just make sure you CLEAN IT like nuts after. Just to be safe :)
2007-06-20 23:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by Celeste H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you definitely want to wait for a few weeks, but im not sure how many.
when you go, though, make sure that the person who does the piercing uses a hollow needle....this will punch out the hole instead of just forcing the surrounding cartilage to compress. a hollow needle will hurt less and you'll heal better!
2007-06-20 23:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by Ives 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly dont think it matters.. pool's have chlorean in them which makes it clean... just make sure to use the ear cleaning stuff before and after you swim.. keep it very clean...
2007-06-20 23:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt matter just keep it clean it will be fine i have like 16 piercings itl be fine as long as you keep it clean
2007-06-20 23:29:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went swimming the same day. Just keep it clean.
2007-06-20 23:29:46 · answer #7 · answered by hotmom_e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋