Q: Can you show us some flat jewelry if you have any? - Corrie Jepsen
A: Your question is very slightly unclear, and it is uncertain whether you mean jewelry that is flat (like a retainer) or jewelry for a flat piercing. If you are in need of retainers, we definitely have those in most styles – belly ring, nose ring, tongue ring, and labret stud. If you are looking for jewelry for a flat piercing, we have tons! Check out our ¼” labret and 5/16” labret studs, depending on how thick your cartilage is and how long of a post you need. If you can wear ¼” jewelry in your flat, we also have cartilage earrings with ball ends in that length. Happy piercing!
Q: I got my daith pierced in August. I did switch out the jewelry mid-October. I’m still having a lot of issues with piercing bumps, and it is still painful at times. I use tea tree oil and sea salt/ warm water on it almost daily for the last week. Should I be concerned about infection or is this normal for this type of piercing? Thanks!! - Dana
A: First of all, PLEASE stop putting tea tree oil and sea salt on it. These could actually be causing your piercing bumps. Tea tree oil is far too harsh to be applied directly to the skin and making sea salt soaks can lead to infection because there’s no way to make it sterile in a home environment. The only thing you should be putting on a healing piercing is sterile saline spray, which you can rinse off in the shower or with distilled water. You could simply stop doing these things and see if that helps your piercing bumps. If not, you may wish to see a trusted piercer to make sure it’s not a problem with the jewelry or the angle of the piercing. Also, you may want to try sleeping with that ear inside of a travel pillow to make sure you aren’t putting pressure on it in your sleep. Cartilage piercings can be somewhat tougher to heal than, say, an earlobe. But with proper aftercare, you should be able to kick those bumps to the curb. Happy piercing!
Disclaimer: Body Candy is only here to give you fun and helpful advice and information when it comes to getting pierced. Always consult a professional piercer to make sure a new piercing is right for you!
Clear Blue Gem Crescent Moon Star Double Mount Dangle Belly Ring
20 Gauge 3/8 Clear CZ Gem Gold Tone Forward Facing Nose Hoop
Pink Gem Rose Gold Anodized Butterfly Frame Barbell Nipple Ring Set
Blue Synthetic Opal Clear Gem Steel Left Cartilage Earring
Blue Faux Opal Flower Teal Petals Double Mount Belly Ring
16 Gauge 5/16 Open Petal Flower Hinged Segment Ring
Ruby Red DANGLING CHERRY Belly Ring
