If you’ve recently poked your earlobes, you may be wondering whether the piercing would close up.
In this article, we will try to provide answers to this question as well as other questions to help you make your own informed decision regarding the actions you wish to follow.
Do The Earring Piercings Have A Close Fit?
Yes, however, they tend to get closed faster the earlier you remove them after having your lobes pierced. The process of healing for ear piercings may be anywhere from four to six weeks.
To get optimal results, do not go more than 24 hours without wearing earrings during the first six months following the piercing to stop the pierced hole from closing.
The ear piercing could close rapidly, whether over a few days if the stud or the jewelry isn’t securely inserted into the ear hole. The main reason this could happen to you is that the pierced area hasn’t healed fully.
If you pull the stud off too early before it completely recovers, epithelial tissues from the opposite end of the piercing could enlarge and the hole will be closed. To have a quicker healing time from an ear-piercing, make sure you don’t move the earring or stud, avoid rubbing the ear, and then clean the area in the manner recommended.
You need to ensure that the healing area is well-maintained. Cleanse your hands before touching your ears. Also, cleanse the site of the piercing every day using cotton wool that is dipped into the warm soapy water and then dabs it dry. Utilize cotton wool dipped into an alcohol-based disinfectant two times a day to get optimal results.
How Long Do Ear Piercings Take To Heal?
A channel is formed through the skin during piercing and your body creates skin cells or epithelial cells around the pierced stud as it heals. If new cells are formed down as well as within the area of the stud epithelial cells will grow into a tube/fistula.
The tube or fistula that is fully developed can remain open for an extended period (ranging in length from years up to months) after the removal of jewelry. The fistulas that develop are more robust than others. Be aware that navel, ear, and nipple piercings frequently remain open throughout their lives because there isn’t any mucosa in the inner lining of the hole. Apart from the size of the piercing, a different factor that affects the hole’s closure time depends on the age of the piercing, as well as the soreness.
The old age of the piercing and soreness may accelerate the time to close. But, you shouldn’t repeat the piercing because it increases the possibility of infection, and will speed up your healing time.
If I Don’t Wear Earrings, Will The Hole Close?
The quick answer is “yes.” If you don’t wear earrings, the piercing will be closed. The length of time that will take depends upon where the piercing to the ear is, and how long it has been since you’ve had the piercing.
If the hole is not older than 6 weeks the hole will close in around 24 hours. If the hole heals and is healed, it will take longer.
If you’ve worn earrings for a while even if you don’t wear them for a week the hole won’t be closed. It could take several weeks before it happens.
However, if you’re averse to metal and your piercings appear always to be inflamed or cause infections, the hole should heal in several days. If this happens you should take a few days before getting your ears repaired.
What Should I Do If I’m Piercing Is Closed?
If you’re lucky enough, you can observe that only a tiny surface of the skin has been formed. In this case, you may be able to close the hole by playing with an earring and then pushing it until it appears on the opposite side. One tip to follow is that you do it after you’ve had a shower since the skin is soft after showering. You may need to clean your ear and all the equipment you’ll use, including the earrings. You can also try pulling away the skin from the hole, making the piercing big enough to allow for the earring to be inserted.
But, keep in mind that piercings are very delicate. We recommend that you seek out assistance from a trained professional. If you’re trying to reopen the piercing that was closed and you’re not sure you’ll be able to perform it safely, take a break and consult a professional.
In conclusion, the simple answer is YES the piercing process can certainly be closed. It is however difficult to figure out the exact amount of time it takes to see that take place. The reason is the fact that everyone is unique and our bodies respond differently to various situations.
