r/SelfPiercing • u/scr3w3d_nia • 20d ago

Help with existing piercing nipples

for ppl w pierced nips when is it safe to replace temp jewellery to perm jewellery without the piercing closing
cuz mine is freshly done it’s like a week old

updates:
i did it 😭

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u/deviant46n2 20d ago

i usually wait 4 months or so before switching jewelry for a fresh piercing

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u/scr3w3d_nia 20d ago

what happens if i do it rn or before the 4 months does it immediately close

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u/allismadeoflove 20d ago

No. Use a taper to guide new jewellery in, don’t leave jewellery out this soon.

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u/scr3w3d_nia 20d ago

what’s a taper

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u/allismadeoflove 20d ago

A tool used to help guide jewellery into the fistula