Rejection and migration
The body sees the body jewelry as a foreign objects and can “reject” it. It will push it to the surface of the skin causing it to “grow out“. Proper placement and jewelry selection by an experienced body piercer can help alleviate this problem.
Also to know is, how do you stop a piercing growing out?
How to stop the process of rejection
- Remove the jewelry and contact the piercer. Keeping the jewelry in increases the chances of scarring. …
- Ask the piercer about using a different piece of jewelry. …
- Do not try to treat the rejection at home with bandages or coverings.
In this way, what do I do if my skin is growing over my piercing? If this is the case, it’s absolutely time to have it looked at by a professional piercer – they may still be able to remove it. If not, you might have to visit a doctor to have it surgically removed.
Also know, what does piercing migration look like?
If the piercing is constantly sore and it looks different than it used to, there is a chance it is migrating. The piercing jewellery may appear closer to the surface of the skin or the piercing hole may get bigger.
