When Is It Time to Remove Your Piercing?

Parting ways with a beloved piercing is something nobody enjoys. It is not just about the money spent to get it done. There's also the discomfort during the piercing process and the effort involved in healing it. Plus, our attachment to the fabulous body jewellery designs we decorate ourselves with makes it even harder to let go. But sometimes, certain piercings are not meant to last for different reasons. So, how can you understand the piercing language and be ready to part ways? 

Figuring out when to remove a piercing can be as tricky as catching a shooting star. The world of body modification keeps evolving, offering trendy and cool alternatives for those who love to experiment. However, it's important to recognize when a piercing has lost its charm and should be retired gracefully. Here are some reasons which let you act on removing that beautiful piece of piercing jewellery. 

Rejection

Certain types of piercings, like the ones on our belly buttons or eyebrows, have a higher chance of being rejected by our bodies. This can happen if the piercing is in an area that moves a lot or if our body doesn't have the right shape to make it work. If you notice that the area around your piercing is red and scaly, and you can see more of the barbell than when it was first pierced, it means your body is rejecting the piercing. In this case, it's important to remove the piercing to prevent any scarring from worsening.

 Incorrectly Pierced

If the angle of your piercing is wrong, it can put extra pressure on one side of your jewellery's end. This can cause an irritating bump that often has a crescent shape. If you notice that your jewellery is placed unevenly and you have a bump that won't go away, it's time to remove the piercing. However, not all crooked piercings need to be removed. It is based on how the piercing is uneven and how well your body is adjusting around it. 

 Wrong Jewellery Size 

The good news is that you can change your jewellery without removing the piercing completely. However, it's important not to go back to the original piercer because they didn't use the right materials or do their research properly. Suppose your first jewellery is any lower than a premium-grade titanium one if the jewellery is externally threaded. Or the piercer went wrong with the jewellery selection (like a daith with straight jewellery or a helix pierced with a circular barbell). It's right on essential to get to a professional ASAP.  

Infection

There is one situation where you should never remove your jewellery, and that is when your piercing is infected. It might sound a bit on the head, but it makes total sense. If you take out the jewellery before the infection is fully cleared, the piercing hole can close on the surface, trapping the infection inside your body. So, suppose you ever have an infected piercing. In that case, it's important to seek medical attention and keep the jewellery in until your healthcare provider gives you the go-ahead to remove it. This gives the infection a green signal of healing and limits further complications. 

Retiring or removing a lovely body piercing jewellery is never easy on the nerves. Even if it is new and still healing. But, sometimes, we are stuck in the process and have no other way but to take it out and remove it. So, knowing what can be saved and what is bound to leave is important. 

However, don't be disheartened because you will heal completely after a few weeks to months and be ready to get a new piercing. Hopefully, you will gain more knowledge and better luck with your next piercing.