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Do industrial piercing holes close up?
Some piercings naturally heal better than others. If a piercing is fully healed, you’ve had the jewelry in place for longer than a year, and you take the jewelry out, chances are very good that the hole will shrink, but not close completely and look as if it were never there.
How long do industrial piercings last?
For example, when your piercing is fresh, your ear may throb constantly, but after a couple months, it may only be sore if you accidentally sleep on that side. The average time it takes for an industrial piercing to heal is approximately 6 months.
Can I take my industrial piercing out to clean it?
Moving the jewelry around can increase swelling and irritation, as well as introduce new bacteria into the holes. The barbell should be completely off-limits except during cleansing. It might also be tempting to take the barbell out to check out the jewelry or as a way to better cleanse the area.
Do industrial piercings heal?
Industrial piercings usually take about 2-3 months to heal on average, but this isn’t a guarantee. Keeping up with the piecing care is a MUST during the healing process. It’s also important to avoid changing jewelry during this healing period.
Can a piercing close overnight?
In very rare cases, the piercing might close overnight even after having had the piercing for several years. Sometimes the piercing may seem to have healed entirely, but after staying for months without wearing your earring, the hole might close up.
Are industrial piercings hard to heal?
Most industrial piercings take 2-3 months to heal. The first week involves a lot of swelling and it will gradually go down. These piercings are one of the trickiest to heal and they can have cyclical healing where sometimes they seem great and at other times it seems like healing has regressed.
Will I ever be able to sleep on my industrial piercing?
Can I sleep on my industrial piercing? You want to avoid sleeping on an industrial piercing because it adds additional pressure on the jewelry. It will be more likely to have scarring if you sleep on it.
Can I put Vaseline on my industrial piercing?
Wash the area with clean water 2 times a day. Don’t use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the area with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage. Apply more petroleum jelly and replace the bandage as needed.
How do you shower with an industrial piercing?
It’s perfectly safe to continue showering and washing your hair while your piercing heals. You may want to opt for a natural shampoo if the chemicals are irritating the area. Otherwise, simply take extra care to thoroughly rinse the soap and shampoo from in and around the piercing.
Can I sleep on my industrial piercing?
You want to avoid sleeping on an industrial piercing because it adds additional pressure on the jewelry. It will be more likely to have scarring if you sleep on it.