How To Care For Ear Piercings

Wait Before Taking Earrings Out

One of the most important aftercare steps for ear piercings is to wait before taking the earrings out. The earrings for a lobe piercing should be kept in for at least six weeks, and cartilage piercings should be kept in for at least twelve weeks. This includes when you sleep at night, even though it might feel a bit weird! Your body will try to heal the holes in your ears, but keeping earrings in during the healing process ensures the piercings stay open. Even after this minimum period, try not to go more than a day without wearing earrings for a few more months just in case the piercings want to close up.

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