Hello Blackstar
I just (today) had both nipples pierced at a place here in Vancouver. The piercer put in 12g barbells. When I was cleaning the piercing tonight, I noticed the edge of the barbells looked like they was being "pulled" under the nipple due to the swelling. Its not painful, but I'm worried that the barbell might not be long enough.
Is this going to aggrevate the healing process?
Thanks for your help!
Yes, it is going to aggrevate the healing process. The excessive pressure is placed on the tissues and this makes cleaning more uncomfortable and causes more damage. This is one of the main reasons why we insist on piercing with a ring and then switching to a barbell at 6 weeks.
You did not inform us of what your aftercare is. This can also have an irritating effect on the piercing so if you can let us know so we can better assist you to have a healthy piercing.
How longa go did you post this, cause my nipple is doing the same thing.
i worried that the swelling wont go down, will it eventually?!
