Common Questions And Answers: Page 10

Q:    Will my piercing close if I remove the jewelry?

A:    Usually yes. Unless you are having a problem with the size, style or material of
         your initial jewelry, leave it along and in place for the entire healing period. A
         qualified professional piercer should perform any absolutely necessary jewelry
         changes that may occur from a problem. Contact your professional piercer if
         your jewelry must be temporarily removed (i.e. medical procedures etc.).
         There are non-metallic jewelry alternatives such as acrylic or glass that are
         available. With clean hands, be sure to regularly check jewelry balls for
         tightness and consider having a spare ball in case of an accidental loss.
         Leave your jewelry in at all times. Even an old, well healed piercing can
         shrink or close in a matter of minutes. A piercing may seem or look healed
         before the process is complete. This occurs because piercings heal from the
         outside in. Although your piercing may feel healed, the tissue inside remains
         fragile. Because of this if jewelry is removed, re-insertion can be difficult
         or impossible. Should you decide you no longer want your piercing, contact
         your professional piercer for the removal of jewelry. You will need to
         continue cleaning the piercing site until the holes completely close. In most
         cases, where proper care is taken, only a small indentation will remain.

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