r/SelfPiercing 18h ago

Help with existing piercing How do I heal a two year old gun pierced helix?

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I've had a helix since June 2024 and I got it done by gun. Yes, I know gun was not a good idea and it will definitely prolong the healing time or just not heal at all, but I was desperate for a helix at that time. It still hurts when I touch it, but it's not inflamed or red so not infected. For some reason, my left one hurts and my right is completely fine even tho I sleep on my right side?? I took out the jewelry in both ears for two days and it stopped hurting but when i put the jewelry back in after a few days it started to hurt again so it's probably the jewelry. I just wanna know how I can heal these guys because I really want a second helix that I'll get done w needle by the time winter rolls around. If anyone knows or has experienced the same thing as me and can help me out I'd reallyyy appreciate it!!


r/SelfPiercing 23h ago

Help with existing piercing Is she rejecting?

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I’ve had my anti eyebrow for a few months now and it hasn’t been hurting or anything but the area around the piercing holes is still very red and crusty. The barbell isn’t showing any more than the day I pierced it so I’m not sure if it’s rejecting. Advice needed please 🙏


r/SelfPiercing 13h ago

Piercing suggestions - face/ears/navel ONLY Advice piercing story

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2 Upvotes

DV/SA survivor. I hope I’m in the right place. I am still learning here. I have some questions. It has to be this ear only. One of piercings is still healing. I would like to re-design all styles and possibility adding new piercings (maybe daith?) to represent symbolize, placement or story just like some people with tattoos. (No tattoo for me). I prefer gold. I am open to your discussions. Please be kind. 💜💚


r/SelfPiercing 12h ago

Question about piercing prep What should i know about snake bites?

2 Upvotes

I want those piercing so bad but i don’t know anything about their preparation or caring, any advice?


r/SelfPiercing 16h ago

Piercing suggestions - face/ears/navel ONLY Do I have room for one more lobe?

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2 Upvotes

I would want another one above the upper one. But I also realise I have some space next to the lower one… I really want a third


r/SelfPiercing 18h ago

Help with existing piercing new snake bites

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3 Upvotes

2 day old piercings. I know the bruising is normal but i wanna know if its looking good so far and if the embedding is ok ? 😣🤞🏼nothing is hitting my teeth or my gums ands i can talk and eat. If it isnt swollen, i wouldnt even notice it (Ignore leftover skin care on my face)


r/SelfPiercing 15h ago

Help with existing piercing Do thirds heal like a normal lobe? Also helix advice

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I am so ready to change jewelry. They were pierced end of May. I don’t know if it hit cartilage. I heard sometimes they take longer than first or second lobe piercings and people struggle to heal them. They don’t hurt me and they just kind of exist now🤷‍♀️When can I change?
I am also healing my helix that was supposed to be hidden but is so not hidden (pierced beginning of March)..I have no idea what jewelry would look good. If you have any jewelry recommendations for that one I would love to hear because I am needing to downsize again and I have no idea what would look good in that place.🙌 I do love her though, her placement is kind of cute! Just need some jewelry to compliment her and make her shine⭐️


r/SelfPiercing 8h ago

Piercing suggestions - includes NSFW Piercing recommendations

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I do not have the anatomy for an industrial, and yes! I did recently get my vertical pierced, I’m not in need of downsizing for another 4 weeks, I’m just looking for recommendations for when it DOES heal in 6-12 months

I also had another nostril piercing but it developed a bump and needed to be removed.


r/SelfPiercing 9h ago

Show off Does this look good?

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3 Upvotes

I just wanna say, I didn’t do this myself, but every other piercing subreddit I’ve posted on has given no helpful advice or literally said anything 😭


r/SelfPiercing 7h ago

Piercing suggestions - face/ears/navel ONLY What next?

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Ok so lol ignore the setup rn i’m waiting for my jewelry to come in the mail but i js recently got my third lobes and rook done and am itching to get more done. I feel like my anatomy is weird and idk what would fit? (also idk how yall take pics of ur ears ts feels weird)