How close can you pierce to another piercing?

How close can you pierce to another piercing?

So the second piercing should be at least 8mm away from the center of the first hole, so the jewelry in the first and second holes do not touch. Even spacing between ear lobe holes two and up the ear is a matter of style. The real complaint about spacing is when there is a misalignment between holes.

Can you pierce through an existing hole?

Can you get re-pierced in the same spot? Maybe, but only a piercing professional can tell you for sure. Book a consultation with a piercing professional who can examine your former earring hole(s) and decide if you can re-pierce the same spot without opening yourself up to complications.

How much space should be in between ear piercings?

We recommend spacing the second piercing at least ¼” apart from the first piercing to prevent the earring ornament and backs from touching. This will also ensure enough space so that you can wear a variety of different size of earrings.

Can piercings merge?

If piercings are made too close together, you may have trouble fitting the earrings you want to wear. More importantly, if the holes are pierced too close together, there is a risk they will merge into one, causing a tear.

Do ear piercing holes close?

Do ear piercings close? Yes, but they generally close quicker the sooner you take them out following having your lobes pierced. The longer you have the best huggie earrings or those studs in for, the longer the holes will take to heal.

Can I gauge my ears if I have a second hole?

You can stop at any size you like, the only way they will keep stretching is if you size up (with a taper). Is it safe to gauge my ears and have a second ear piercing in? Yes, that’s perfectly safe.

Can you re-open a hole in a piercing?

If You Have A Recently Closed Piercing… For those of you who simply forgot to put your earrings in the last few days, luckily it shouldn’t be hard to re-open the piercing. Chances are, you have a thin layer of skin clogging the original hole.

How long does it take for a piercing to close up?

You need to wait until the piercing closes over and heals to get it pierced again. If you pierce it again to soon, you’ll end up with the same problem again. Your piercing artist can give you an estimated timeline, but you’ll likely have to wait at least 2 weeks.

Can I re-pierce my earring that is closed?

If Your Piercing Is Fairly New, But Closed Due To Complications.. If you had your ears pierced in the last six months and experienced a reaction to the metal in your earring or another reaction that caused the closure of the original piercing, it’s probably best to see a professional about re-piercing.

Will a stretched piercing close or shrink?

Whether a stretched piercing will close completely or simply shrink in size depends on many of the same variables. If the stretching process is done slowly and with care, the chance that it will heal is significantly better.