As long as the piercing is healed youshould have minimum pain when changingjewelry. Also, depending on the angle the spot was pierced in, youcould have some discomfort when changing the jewelry. Again,as long as it is healed properly any pain you’ll feelshould be very mild and go away within 10–20minutes.
Subsequently, why does my cartilage hurt after changing earrings?
You are probably aggravating the cartilage by messing with the piercing. If you’re not getting infections, and the pain goes away, there’s nothing wrong. But if you’re ever in doubt I recommend contacting your piercer. You can also have your piercer change your jewellery – they might cause less irritation.
Likewise, people ask, why is my cartilage piercing hurting?
Some people have reported that a cartilage piercing hurts more than an earlobe piercing. This is because the cartilage tissue is a different and tougher tissue to pierce through than an earlobe, so it is a bit more painful as a result.
How do you know if your body is rejecting a piercing?
Symptoms of piercing rejection
- more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing.
- the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days.
- the jewelry becoming visible under the skin.
- the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.
- the jewelry looking like it is hanging differently.
How do you heal an irritated piercing?
Gently pat dry the affected area with clean gauze or a tissue. Then apply a small amount of an over-the-counter antibiotic cream (Neosporin, bacitracin, others), as directed on the product label. Turn the piercing jewelry a few times to prevent it from sticking to the skin.
What happens if you change a cartilage piercing too soon?
If you change your cartilage piercing too early, it will delay the healing process. It can cause infections, bumps, irritation, and swelling. The piercing may as well close just after you remove the initial jewelry piece and not give you enough time to put in another thing.
How do I get my cartilage piercing to stop hurting?
What can I do for the pain?
- First, everyday painkillers such as Tylenol or aspirin can temporarily relieve the tenderness. I recommend taking two Tylenol every four hours for the first few days. …
- Second, icing your piercing for the first few nights will help reduce swelling and soreness. …
- Third is taking care.
How do I know if my cartilage piercing is healing correctly?
Signs that the piercing is fully healed include the site of the piercing being normal colored and not red, swollen, or tender; no clear or yellowish fluid draining; and no pain when the area is touched. The earliest a cartilage piercing heals for most people is 3 months.
