I had a helix piercing about two months ago or so that unfortunatly got infected. I took the thing out to let it heal and now the hole is closed. I liked the way it looked and would like to get it redone but i was told by a friend that it takes quite a while for the infection to completely go away. Is this true and should i wait a while longer or would all the damage be healed by now?
Also if it makes a difference i was on anti-biotics for a few days by doctors orders. He told me i could put the piercing back in after a couple days but i left it out anyways.
2007-12-03 10:50:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Well First off taking out the infected piercing is the worse you could do, the infection is now trapped in the body. If you went to the doctor hopefully that anti-biotic kicked the infection. You can now get it re-pierced, there is a risk of getting another infection. For proper healing, cleaning and avoiding infection...Mix a sea salt solution (no saltier than a potato chip) put that on the piercing twice a day every day. Sea salt helps the body heal quicker. Next the cleanings...Buy liquid Dial soap (Has to be Fragrance free) clean the piercing thoroughly twice a day. Do not skip cleanings, do not skip sea salt soaks, do not skip days! Infection is still possible if your piercing does get infected just continue on with the cleanings, Do NOT take the piercing out! If you have any questions or concerns don't be afraid to ask your piercer.
2007-12-05 04:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by Jdanger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 months is probably long enough
Discuss it with the professional doing the piercing. I think you'll find most of them would be comfortable with you having waited 2 months to get over the infection before trying to pierce the same place again.
2007-12-03 10:52:11 · answer #2 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually when you take out a piercing because it is infected and it heals while infected the infection gets trapped under the skin and will only show up again when repierced and get to the air
2007-12-03 10:53:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my tongue pierced and its been approximately 2 months now considering the fact that its been thoroughly healed. on your concern i could a minimum of provide it 3 months. maximum actual get it completed someplace else, you in no way be too trusting while it is composed of piercings. approximately how long it will take to close, i could say approximately an hour - 2.
2016-09-30 13:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a professional piercer!!! They will give you the right advice on everything, including caring for an infection. Do an internet search to find one in your area, I know there are plenty in the capital cities around Australia...
2007-12-03 10:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by violet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the wounds is closed, there is no swelling, there is no fluid, you should be fine. Make sure you are going to a reputable shop to have cartilage done. If cartilage becomes infected, it can cause deformation or worse.
2007-12-03 10:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by Not Quite Agnostic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two months should be good.
Just make sure the skin and the area around it is all healed up.
Good luck<3
2007-12-03 10:54:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's real hard to answer. It depends on how bad the infection is.
I've learned from experience if you get an infection once, you'll get it again. That happened to me with my naval ring. Both times I got it done I got a major infection. I even had them use a gold sterilized ring.
Stop getting piercings, tattoos are better anyway
2007-12-03 10:53:35 · answer #8 · answered by Jenny 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
when ever the person who pierced you said the hole is closed and ready do be done again.
2007-12-03 10:55:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait til u can tell its even there...or its just gonna get infected again...
2007-12-03 10:53:10 · answer #10 · answered by <3333ayy!<3333 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋