Table of Contents
- 1 How long will my industrial bar be swollen?
- 2 When should you downsize an industrial piercing?
- 3 How do I know what size industrial bar to get?
- 4 How long will my industrial piercing be sore?
- 5 How can I make my piercings bigger?
- 6 Can small ears get industrial piercings?
- 7 When to take out an industrial bar piercing?
- 8 How big should my industrial barbells be?
How long will my industrial bar be swollen?
It’s normal to experience some irritation after the initial piercing. Your skin’s still adjusting to the two new holes. During the first two weeks, you may experience: mild swelling.
When should you downsize an industrial piercing?
Your downsize is generally scheduled for anywhere between 2 – 8 weeks after having the piercing done, and in this time that channel won’t be entirely formed just yet and very, very delicate.
Can I stretch my industrial piercing?
Industrial piercings are not usually stretched as cartilage does not do well with stretching and most industrial jewelry only comes in 14g. It is important at first that your barbell is longer to accommodate swelling during healing. Once it’s healed you can downsize so that the balls are snug to your ear.
How do I know what size industrial bar to get?
The length of the barbell can range from 28-55mm in length depending on how far apart the piercing holes are located on your ear and of course by how large your ear is. The angle of the piercings and distance between the piercings will determine if a barbell industrial piercing is a good selection for you personally.
How long will my industrial piercing be sore?
6 to 8 months
A. It’s normal for an industrial piercing to hurt for quite a while after getting pierced. Some ear cartilage piercings stay sore for 6 to 8 months or more.
How do I know if my barbell is too long?
The extra length of the barbell allows for discharge and swelling. If the piercing becomes painful and the balls at the end of the barbell look like they are “dimpling” this is a strong indication that you need a longer barbell immediately.
How can I make my piercings bigger?
You can make your piercing holes bigger by using stretchers. You can get them at just about any piercing shop or shop that sells bigger gauge jewelry. If you’re going to do it, remember to stretch slowly to avoid blowouts. Also, if you decide to go large gauge, your ears may not go back to how they are now.
Can small ears get industrial piercings?
The look of an industrial piercing greatly depends on the anatomy of your ear. If you have a smaller ear, you might not be able to accommodate the industrial piercing. Additionally, it might not make a great first piercing. Healing cartilage is more susceptible to issues like cartilage bumps or hypertrophic scarring.
Is 16G smaller than 14G?
As the numbers go up the size gets smaller. 14 IS thicker than 16. ALWAYS. The lower the number, the thicker the gauge so 16g is thinner than a 14g.
When to take out an industrial bar piercing?
If you want to change out your industrial piercing, it’s imperative to wait until it’s fully healed and potentially a bit longer just to be sure — anywhere from 5-9 months. If you try and take it out before then, you risk the piercing healing over and having to get it redone.
How big should my industrial barbells be?
The standard industrial barbell is 14g size, the length will vary depending on the diameter of your ear. Industrial piercings are not usually stretched as cartilage does not do well with stretching and most industrial jewelry only comes in 14g. It is important at first that your barbell is longer to accommodate swelling during healing.
How many holes does an industrial bar piercing have?
Remember that industrial piercings have two holes, though, so you will have to deal with the pain twice. Depending on your tolerance, you may feel anything from just a little to a lot of pain.