Are new piercings supposed to be loose?

Should be fine as long as it doesn’t feel like the jewelry is going to unscrew itself. Once they’re healed (2-4 months generally) they should be a bit looser in the sense the jewelry will shift around much easier.

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Regarding this, why is my piercing loose?

Over the years, either from wearing heavy earrings or by voluntarily stretching them, the skin around the area can become loose. Many patients consult dermatologists or cosmetic surgeons because they dislike the appearance of their older piercings or feel the loose skin is a giveaway of their age.

Keeping this in view, is my piercing too loose? Earrings that are too tight can promote swelling, uncomfortable pinching and a buildup of fluids inside a piercing. Wearing jewelry that is too loose can result in the site of a piercing becoming raw and irritated from the earring frequently moving back and forth.

Beside above, how can I make my earring back tighter?

What to do if ball falls off piercing?

What does it mean when a piercing is embedded?

Embedding occurs as a result of your body allowing the skin to grow over the top of a piercing. In simple cases, it can be caused by swelling from an initial piercing occurring to a degree which means that the jewellery you were pierced with is now “too short” to accommodate the swelling.

Should I rotate my ear piercing?

There’s no reason to rotate your piercing. You could damage the delicate, healing skin by rotating the jewelry. In the past, rotating the jewelry was recommended, but it has been found to cause damage that can lead to infection and scarring. For happy healing, NEVER rotate your body jewelry.

What happens if your piercing is too small?

If you still have the feeling that the post or earring of your piercing is too small and feels too tight to the point of being in pain an probably noticing redness, swelling and lymph or even puss, you should consult a professional to have it taken out and replaced with a proper length post or ring.

How tight should earring backs be?

It depends on the earrings. A heavier earring needs to have the backing closer to the ear, IMO, to hold it straighter so it doesn’t look like it is drooping. A stud earring only needs to have the backing on to that it is straight, but still with enough give to be comfortable.

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