A. It’s not impossible, but it does take a lot of time and patience — much more than stretching soft tissue. The least traumatic way to stretch your industrial piercing would be to wrap your barbell with stretching tape.
Similarly one may ask, how do you know if your industrial piercing is infected?
In some cases, the redness and swelling can spread and enlarge. These could be early
- uncomfortable swelling.
- persistent heat or warmth.
- severe pain.
- excessive bleeding.
- pus.
- bump at the front or back of the piercing.
- fever.
People also ask, when can I take my industrial piercing out?
Can you sleep on an 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.
Are industrial piercings hard to heal?
The difficulty of an industrial piercing to heal also makes it much more painful in the long run. You’ll find that it is tender for longer than most other piercings and because it is more likely to get infected your healing time may be longer.
Why does my industrial piercing get crusty?
If you just had your body pierced and you start to notice a crusty material around the piercing site, don’t worry. Crusting after body piercing is perfectly normal—this is just the result of your body trying to heal itself. 1? Dead blood cells and plasma make their way to the surface and then dry when exposed to air.
Do industrial piercings get infected easily?
Industrial piercings are more prone to infection because there are 2 wounds, and the tension placed on the skin from the jewelry also increases inflammation and vulnerability to the skin. An infection occurs when harmful bacteria build up in one or both of the holes where your ear is pierced.
How do you wash your hair 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.
How much do industrial piercings cost?
Although the industrial piercing consists of two piercings, you’ll usually only be charged for one. It typically costs somewhere around $30 – $70. As always, choose a quality piercer over expense.
What does an industrial piercing say about you?
Industrial Piercing
You tend to draw people in with your charming personality, but you only have a few very close friends. You‘re less likely to get hurt that way, because you may look all rough and tumble, but you‘re a big softy on the inside.
Do industrial piercings close fast?
The skin will close up fairly quickly. The industrial, because of where it is, tends to close entirely within a week or two. The hole in the cartilage will not close like the skin.
Can I sleep without my industrial piercing?
No, you shouldn’t take it out to sleep. It’ll get irritated and potentially close up more. Either take it out and keep it out or keep it in and leave it in. Agreed.
Are industrial piercings worth it?
It may seem like a lot, but I can promise that all of the work is absolutely worth it. I am in love with my industrial, so much so that even a year later I find myself admiring it. If you’re thinking about doing it, go for it!