Q: Are there certain piercings that never fully heal? I swear after 2 years my industrial is still not healed. Yikes! - Marcy H.

A: Okay, real talk... some piercings just love to take their sweet time healing. Industrials especially are notorious for being stubborn, so a long healing time isn’t totally weird… but two years? That’s a red flag. Even the slowest healers shouldn’t be dealing with irritation that long. When a piercing just won’t calm down, it usually means something’s off. Your jewelry might be the wrong length, the wrong material, or the piercing angle isn’t ideal.

At that point, the best thing you can do is stop guessing and go see a trusted, experienced piercer. They can take a look, figure out what’s holding up your healing, and get you back on track. Sometimes it’s as simple as swapping to a better-fitting barbell or fixing an angle issue that’s been messing with your ear since day one.

So yeah, don’t lose hope, and definitely don’t ignore it. Two years is your cue to get a pro opinion. Your piercing deserves to finally chill and look as good as you planned when you got it done!

Q: Can piercings migrate to a different spot on the skin without rejecting or does migration always end in rejection?  - Grayson L.

A: Yup! Piercings can migrate without fully rejecting, but that’s definitely your sign to pay attention. Migration is your body’s way of saying, “Hey, something’s not right here.” Maybe your jewelry isn’t the right size or shape, or maybe the angle of the piercing isn’t ideal. Either way, if you ignore it, you’re basically giving rejection an open invitation.

The best move? Don’t panic, just act fast. Go see a trusted, experienced piercer as soon as you notice your jewelry shifting or sitting differently. They can check if it’s a simple fix, like switching to better-fitting jewelry or adjusting the placement, before it gets worse. Sometimes a quick change can literally save your piercing before your body decides it’s done with it.

So yeah, migration doesn’t always mean the end, but you’ve gotta handle it early. Don’t just cross your fingers and hope it sorts itself out. Let a pro take a look. You’ll thank yourself later when you don’t have to say goodbye to your favorite 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!