If you are on this page, it means that either something has already gone wrong for you, or you are a great fellow and are thoroughly preparing for the piercing procedure. And here’s the first thing you need to know: if there’s something wrong with your piercing, immediately report it to your master.
But sometimes it happens that he is out of reach, or completely lost - this also happens. Nevertheless, the problem must be solved somehow. We have collected for you the most common problems and complaints of piercing owners - with a ready-made solution.
And remember: if you fail to return everything to normal on your own, our specialists will always offer you an examination and consultation.
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It must be said that keliodes are rarely found in northern people, most often in pregnant women and black people. Keloids are often confused with granulomas. The difference is that a keloid is usually much larger than the decoration in the piercing.
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Sometimes people complain of an unpleasant "cheesy" smell after a nose piercing - the problem most often occurs with a septum piercing. The “amber” is felt especially intensely if you wrinkle your nose or move it. Typically the problem occurs in four cases:
There is another option: you simply have a heightened sense of smell, and the smell will haunt you all the time. This also happens. In this case, whether to refuse a puncture or not is up to everyone to decide for themselves.
Almost any piercing takes at least 3-6 months to heal. The healing period is greatly influenced by factors such as accidental or permanent damage to the canal.and (sometimes after them, healing even begins anew), the quality of puncture processing, the quality of decoration, the location of the puncture andthe quality of the piercer's work.
Usually the reason lies in one of the above. For example, you put microdermals on your shoulders, but started wearing a backpack - and they can “heal” for years. Using the method of elimination, find the cause and eliminate it. You paid money for the puncture - and the master should help you solve the problem. If he behaves differently, look for a new master (preferably based on reviews from friends).
This is a tricky consequence of tunnels, which does not interfere with life, but looks ugly. It looks like a growth of excess skin along one of the sides of the tunnel.
It usually appears due to improper stretching, when part of the lobe is constantly tense (usually scar tissue, since it does not stretch), and the rest of the lobe in the same place is relaxed.
It can only be treated with a scalpel, threads and the hands of a good master.
It's completely normal for the piercing to heal...
Remember, that…
You should immediately run to your piercer if...
If you have started fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, dizziness or disorientation - run to the doctor.
Remember that most problems arise due to the inexperience and crooked hands of the master, his greed and desire to empty your pockets at all costs (and unwillingness to admit to you, for example, that in your particular case this particular puncture is not worth doing), from - due to lack of sterility, improper care. However, if you go to a trusted, good specialist and follow all his care tips, complications rarely occur.
Despite the fact that piercing removal is not a common procedure, it is necessary to do it sometimes. There may be several reasons why you need to remove a piercing, but in any case you should follow the rules.
There are two ways to do this: on your own or contact a piercer with such a request. If you have to resort to self-removal, you must carefully monitor the sterility of your hands. The subsequent healing of the piercing mark depends on this. If an infection gets there, healing will be long and painful.
You need to do the following:
In some cases, it is impossible to do without seeking outside help. This applies to cases of complex jewelry that must be removed very carefully. Also, in the case of ingrown piercings, surgical intervention is required. In this case, you will have to contact specialists.
After removing the piercing, it is necessary to treat the hole with a saline solution and boiled water. Over time, the hole will close on its own, gradually decreasing in size. To make the hole heal faster, you can use an oil solution of vitamin E, massage the area around the hole, and use special ointments to get rid of scars. All these measures must be taken only with clean hands.
You should not make hasty conclusions about the condition of the piercing if six months have not passed since the piercing was removed. This is how long it takes for complete tissue fusion. There are times when it is so large that it cannot close on its own. In this case, you will have to seek help from a surgeon.
Before carrying out the procedure of piercing body parts for piercing, you need to carefully weigh all the arguments. Sometimes this is done as a result of emotional impulses in pursuit of fashion. Over time, the attitude towards such jewelry changes, but the scars on the body remain.
Lip piercings have become quite common. While most of its types are harmless, some contribute to unsightly scars that appear when the wearer decides to remove jewelry. Hypertrophic scars and keloids are also common complications of lip piercings when they do not heal properly.
Young people are very fond of facial piercings. However, as people grow up, they find it inappropriate, more juvenile, and as a result, some get rid of it, which can happen with minimal difficulties or huge scars. The smaller the lips, the correspondingly smaller the scar remaining after their piercing. Often only a small scar will remain, a reminder of the previous piercing, which may disappear completely over time.
The size of the scar on the lips depends on the length of time the jewelry was on them, as well as the size of the jewelry. It also directly depends on individual healing capabilities. Since scars vary from person to person, it is difficult to predict how large they will be if you decide to get rid of your jewelry.
Professional piercers always ask you to sign a consent form, and no one will do a piercing without you explaining and understanding the risk of scarring.
Anyone considering lip piercing is usually trying to get an answer to this question. It would be correct to say that YES, lip piercing can leave a scar. This is a common occurrence because the skin is damaged and the body reacts by creating thicker tissue that can protrude or peel off, resulting in a scar.
A scar appears when normal tissue is replaced by connective fibrous tissue. There are three types of possible scars that can form after lip piercing: hypertrophic, keloid and atrophic scar.
Keloids are a form of scarring that can be caused by piercings due to delayed healing. They can occur in almost anyone, but are more common in people with darker skin.
Atrophic scars are more common and, unlike hypertrophic and keloid scars, which form raised tissue, appear as a sunken pit in the skin. In size they also do not go beyond the scope of the piercing.
Please note that some scars are caused by injury during fighting or participation in contact sports. It is always recommended to replace your jewelry with softer ones with less retainer to reduce the risk of scarring.
Although this is a serious problem for most people, lip piercings will eventually leave behind only a tiny mark on the skin, which will eventually disappear. However, this also directly depends on the size of the hole according to the decoration used. If you used a size larger than 16, this may affect the elasticity of the skin and cause minor scarring.
Have you made yourself a vertical labret? As with all piercings, it is normal for scar tissue to form around the area pierced by varying thicknesses of piercings. Vertical labrets leave a scar in almost all cases, especially in cases of early infection or incomplete healing after wearing jewelry, and the scar is usually very tiny.
The site of a vertical labret or Ashley piercing that is on the lip will not be noticeable, but the part that is slightly lower may be more visible. The fabric appears to be a small stain in this area. The small mark that forms at the top of the lip is hidden by the jewelry and will only be visible when you remove it.
Lip piercing scars vary in appearance and size. Below are some photos that will help give a general idea.
Small lip piercing scar
In this image you can see a very small pitted scar left by the labret. It will gradually fade and blend into your skin tone.
A noticeable scar after suturing a hole from a large piece of jewelry
This young man was wearing an 18mm labret. The hole was stitched up, which would undoubtedly leave a large scar.
Excessive tissue growth around jewelry can pose an ingrowth risk.
This shows what the scar looks like before and after suturing.
The presence of jewelry and subsequent prolonged healing after its removal can cause noticeable scarring. Piercing scars are usually quite small, but if their size and appearance are a concern, there are ways to reduce their size. There are several options for getting rid of marks on the lips.
This removal method is quite popular and provides a good result - the shape and size of the scar is changed by cutting it and further joining the edges with small sutures under local anesthesia. Excess skin is removed and the edges are pulled back to normal using sutures or surgical strips.
Excision removes deep folds of skin and leaves tiny marks in their place. This method allows the edges to heal quickly and, although the appearance improves and the visibility of the scar decreases, it will not be possible to completely get rid of it - you will have to have a slightly smaller scar for some time, which will become less visible over time and then disappear.
If the scar is large, then removal of excess skin can be combined with a skin graft, which involves removing the scar and then sewing new skin in its place.
Depending on where you live, the cost of the intervention can vary from several tens to thousands of dollars. It would be best to first find a good, experienced plastic surgeon in your region, agree with him on the possibility of performing the operation, its cost, further course of treatment, and only after that proceed directly to the removal.
Other scar removal methods, such as laser or lip creams, are not recommended. For piercings that do not go all the way through the lip, you can massage the area daily for 1-2 minutes using oils containing vitamins A, C, or E. These will soften and smooth out scar tissue.
Sometimes scar tissue forms on the inside of the lip and grows over the jewelry. If this happens, evaluate the appropriateness of wearing it and change the size of the jewelry, or get rid of it, as the extra skin creates a risk of overgrowth.
At a young age, you want to have time to try everything. Some experiments pass, like fashion trends, without a trace. But there are some that leave unpleasant memories. Will the hole heal after the piercing, and what can be done to ensure that the process goes quickly and without complications?
How to remove a hole from a piercing?
Several factors influence the rate at which a hole heals:
In most cases, the problem goes away on its own, just get rid of the barbell. If the process is sluggish, try speeding it up in several ways.
Piercing is the piercing of various areas on the body and face for the purpose of decorating with earrings. This type of body modification technique is a minor surgical intervention that disrupts the integrity of the skin or cartilage tissue. The procedure has contraindications, which are determined by the characteristics of wound healing and the risk of complications. Scars after piercing are a common consequence of improper piercing, care, or violation of prohibitions.
A scar is a newly formed connective tissue that appears on damaged skin and tissues lying at greater depths. Dermatologists and cosmetologists often encounter scars formed after piercings.
The main signs of a scar:
There are several types of scar tumors:
After injuries and punctures, a keloid scar appears on the skin of the body and face. It protrudes above the surface, during growth it hurts, itches and causes other unpleasant symptoms.
What scars appear after different types of piercings:
Today, several effective methods for removing various types of scars have been developed.
How to remove piercing scars:
All methods are good in the treatment of scars; gels, ointments and creams aimed at smoothing the skin and producing elastin and collagen can be used to complement cosmetic procedures or be used as an independent method of treatment.
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There are a number of measures to help avoid unpleasant consequences and scarring. Experts recommend the following:
In photos and in real life, a scar after piercing on the nose or other area of the face or body often does not look aesthetically pleasing. Those with defects try to disguise them or get rid of them completely. But even after a course of expensive procedures, a mark may remain. Be careful about punctures and try to avoid complications.