How long do I have to wait to re-pierce my smiley?

about three months
You shouldn’t change your jewelry until the piercing has completely healed (about three months). Your piercer can confirm whether it’s safe to swap out your jewelry. They may even be able to do it for you.

Can you pierce your smiley twice?

Yes, in fact it’s the most common piece of jewellery used to initially pierce it. It allows swelling space and can be easily hidden until it becomes time to change it. Yes, in fact it’s the most common piece of jewellery used to initially pierce it.

Can you Repierce on the same day?

Yes, you can do both at the same time. Sometimes the earring pulls all the way through (complete tear); sometimes it just stretches out the hole, so that you have droopy earrings–or you start losing your studs.

What happens if you pierce the same spot twice?

Most reputable piercers won’t re-pierce an infected spot. Once that’s healed, you can get pierced again at any time. The scar tissue shouldn’t be too difficult if they were just standard-gauge piercings in the lobe or cartilage.

Can you reopen a closed piercing?

If You Have An Old Piercing You’d Like To Re-Open… If your piercing is older than six months, you should see a professional to re-open the tunnel. When long periods of time have passed since the original piercing, you may be dealing with more than just a thin layer of skin over the original hole.

Can I have my piercing re-pierced?

After checking that the tissue is healthy and able to support being re-pierced, your piercer will be able to tell you whether you are able to have your piercing performed in the same location or if you will need it in a slightly different location due to scar tissue or migration issues.

Where does the Smiley piercing go?

The smiley piercing (also known as the frenulum piercing) pierces the flap of tissue that connects the inside of your upper lip with your upper gum. Need help finding it? Keeping your lips closed, stick your tongue straight upward in front of your teeth.

When can I Change my Smiley piercing jewelry?

After 4 to 7 weeks of piercing, you can change the old jewelry and wear new jewelry if you wish so. While wearing the smiley piercing jewelry, it is important to be very attentive to the right placing of the jewelry. The barbells of the jewelry should not rub against the gum or teeth.

Can I get my piercing redone in the same spot?

The thought of getting it redone probably crosses your mind. BUT- many of you know that an old healed piercing can still have scar tissue, so you may be wondering if it is even possible to get your piercing again in the same spot. The answer is complicated. You need to have your professional piercer examine the place where you want to be repierced.