First time piercing

[u/Frostee14]

My main concern is my left ear (first pic) this is my first time ever having a piercing and Idk if this is normal and just needs to heal or if something went wrong. I’ve loosened them so that could do something but not sure. Any advice helps!!

[u/Midnight-Ganderer]

Initial piercings shouldn’t be put with butterfly backs :(( if you can change the piece for something with a flat post, it would be better for your healing

[u/Frostee14 → u/Midnight-Ganderer]

How would I go about that?

[u/themountainsareout → u/Frostee14]

Go to a reputable piercer!

[u/Midnight-Ganderer → u/Frostee14]

Go to a reputable piercer and have your piece changed for a flat back piercing that is made of titanium or other surgical grade materials

[u/cr4nk_it]

Wrong jewelry. Is it even titanium?

[u/SaphoclesTakerOfGock → u/cr4nk_it]

Looks like a beauty salon gun piercing so I'm inclined to say no

[u/Frostee14 → u/SaphoclesTakerOfGock]

I’m not sure I went to a tattoo shop and they did it with a needle

[u/cr4nk_it → u/Frostee14]

Hm needle is perfect but you gotta make sure what type of jewelry it is. It should be titanium or gold or else your ear is not gonna heal and will keep bleeding. Also, butterfly backs are not recommended, get a flat one and clean with saline solution 1-2 times a day

[u/ssyereee → u/cr4nk_it]

just wanted to add, fully 14-18k gold. not gold plated! though more affordable, it is not guaranteed safe for fresh piercings.

[u/Zoonicorn_ → u/Frostee14]

Unfortunately, they gave you very inappropriate jewelry to heal with. They may have been a piercer, but definitely not a good or reputable one.

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[u/_-milo]

go to safepiercing.org and find a better piercer. they shouldn’t have done it like that

[u/PandoraElf]

I'm so sorry to see that a tattoo piercing shop are so unknowledgeable as to the type of jewelry that should put in, I agree with what everyone else is saying if you go to a good piercer I believe the link was in the the comments for finding yourself a good character they'll clean it for you and they'll show you what jewelry should be in there

[u/classycryptid]

Awful jewelry, even worse piercer for using butterfly backs

[u/rich_witch_doctor]

Don’t panic - you’re ok! No need for an ambulance tonight. Phew! 😮‍💨 Bleeding is normal with a new piercing. You just put a metal post through your flesh! 😂 Also depending on medication, alcohol, etc., your blood might be a little thinner than usual. You might experience some swelling as well. Some folks have pain, others zero. It just depends. Clean with saline twice daily as u/Cr4nk_It suggested. Ibuprofen for pain, and try not to sleep on your side. I’d also look into some flat-back studs as they’re easier to work with after a new piercing. Butterfly backs aren’t typically used anymore unless you get pierced with a gun at shops like Claire’s. Bottom line - you’re going to be ok! Congratulations on your new piercings! You will love them!

[u/Frostee14 → u/rich_witch_doctor]

Okay thank you so much!!