View Full Version : Ear cartilage piercing swelling
nini89
Mar 31, 2010, 08:45 PM
I recently got my cartilage pierced. One day, it was normal and the next I couldn't move the earring back and forth to clean it. What does this mean?
RickJ
Apr 1, 2010, 07:32 AM
Possibly infection. Is the earring that you have in "surgical stainless steel"?
And did you get the piercing done by a professional/reputable person?
nini89
Apr 1, 2010, 04:22 PM
I got it done at claires. I've got a white gold earring in it right now..
RickJ
Apr 2, 2010, 07:16 AM
Remove the earring, clean the hole area well, sterilize the earring and put it back in. See how things go for the next couple days.
mamabot119
Feb 16, 2011, 06:30 AM
I have the same problem. And there's no way I can remove it and put it back in. Way too painful. Any other suggestions? My boyfriend says I should just take it out for good @ this point.
shannon.deller
Feb 29, 2012, 05:08 AM
Its infected.. I work at the 'tattoo and piecing' shop.. in hobart