Unfortunately, pain doesn't end as soon as the piercing is done. Cartilage piercings may hurt for up to a week afterwards as the inflammation calms down. Because this area of the ear doesn't have as much blood flow, it takes longer to heal meaning you'll likely feel a little sore for...
When you get an ear piercing, your initial jewelry may have a post that’s a bit longer to accommodate swelling. Jewelry with a post that’s too short or tight won’t allow for air and blood to circulate. As your ear heals, the swelling will go down and the post may stick out too...
Like all things, it depends. Everyone is different, so I won’t sayyes or no. Instead, you should try to gently play around with your piercing to see if it is simply a thin layer of skin that has grown over in your body’s attempts to heal itself. If this is the ca...