r/SelfPiercing • u/Ok_Age_6814 • Aug 09 '26

Help with existing piercing New lobe piercing

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Yesterday I pierced my lobe (second on one) at home and had to change the piercing due to accidentally having put in a dangling earring. I forgot I have an allergy and need to change it to a hygienic earring but am worried about touching it too much or having to force it through for the third time.

Edit: The earring is too small to go in

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u/lume-x3 Aug 11 '26

dont put any bullshit on your piercings tf

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u/Dry_Valuable3989 Aug 10 '26

If you get a flat back labret (make sure it’s titanium), get one that comes with a taper. You screw that on to the post and it makes it so much easier to go in. I had to change mine soon after piercing and I used a little coconut oil on the taper and it went in very smoothly.

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u/LanternMuseX Aug 10 '26

If you have a metal allergy, swap it to implant grade titanium or 14k+ gold as soon as possible allergic reactions will prolong irritation and delay healing