Can a piercing heal crooked?

Is my piercing crooked? A piercing should be pierced at the right angle, so perpendicular, to the tissue. This ensures the easy healing with as few complications as possible. Sometimes it seems as if a piercing is placed crookedly, but in reality it’s pierced perfectly with the curve of the tissue.

Can I re-pierce my ear in the same spot?

Can you get re-pierced in the same spot? Maybe, but only a piercing professional can tell you for sure. If your hole(s) closed due to an allergic reaction or because of an infection, piercing the same spot may not be the best idea — depending on how the area healed.

Can you correct a piercing?

“If the earring hole is stretched or ripped, it’s very easy to fix. Gauged holes, no matter how large, can be repaired too, but expect a longer incision and scar on both the front and back of the earlobe.” While a simple earring hole reduction takes about 10 minutes per ear, gauged lobes require 20 minutes each.

Can you Repierce a crooked piercing?

It’s a simple solution, but it’s a lengthy one. You need to wait until the piercing closes over and heals to get it pierced again. If you pierce it again to soon, you’ll end up with the same problem again. Your piercing artist can give you an estimated timeline, but you’ll likely have to wait at least 2 weeks.

Are Uneven ear piercings noticeable?

Uneven piercings occur when one ear is pierced slightly higher or off to one side from the other. My lobes are pierced this way intentionally. I prefer an asymmetrical look! As you can see, when wearing the same jewellery on both ears, the unevenness is much more noticeable.

How long does it take for a piercing to close up?

You need to wait until the piercing closes over and heals to get it pierced again. If you pierce it again to soon, you’ll end up with the same problem again. Your piercing artist can give you an estimated timeline, but you’ll likely have to wait at least 2 weeks.

What should I do if I make a mistake with my piercing?

If a mistake does occur, address it immediately, before the piercing has a chance to heal. Check with your doctor if you have any concerns about the appearance or healing process of a piercing.

Can you re-pierce your nose piercing?

If a piercing is done incorrectly or heals poorly, it sometimes needs to be re-pierced. It’s a simple solution, but it’s a lengthy one. You need to wait until the piercing closes over and heals to get it pierced again. If you pierce it again to soon, you’ll end up with the same problem again.

Is it normal for a new piercing to look crooked?

A new piercing shouldn’t look crooked when you leave the piercing shop. But over the coming week, swelling can make the piercing look askew. Swelling is a natural response to piercings as your body begins to heal. As the swelling fades, the piercing should return to normal.