Should my piercing hurt after 3 weeks?

It’s normal to have some redness, swelling or pain for a couple of days after getting your ears pierced. But your ears should look and feel better each day. If you find that your ears do great and then suddenly start to become red, inflamed or crusty a week or two later, that’s usually a sign of infection.

How do you tell if your Industrial is infected?

In some cases, the redness and swelling can spread and enlarge. These could be early signs of an infection around the piercing….Other signs of infection include:

1. uncomfortable swelling.
2. persistent heat or warmth.
3. severe pain.
4. excessive bleeding.
5. pus.
6. bump at the front or back of the piercing.
7. fever.

Can I change my industrial piercing after 3 weeks?

When pierced properly, an Industrial is a fun and attractive piercing. With proper alignment, balance, and aftercare, and Industrial will heal in about 4-6 weeks, at which time you can opt to change your jewelry style. If you encounter any problems during healing, you’ll probably need to wait an additional 2-4 weeks.

How do u know if your piercing is infected?

Your piercing might be infected if:

1. the area around it is swollen, painful, hot, very red or dark (depending on your skin colour)
2. there’s blood or pus coming out of it – pus can be white, green or yellow.
3. you feel hot or shivery or generally unwell.

When does industrial piercing stop hurting?

It’s normal for an industrial piercing to hurt for quite a while after getting pierced. Some ear cartilage piercings stay sore for 6 to 8 months or more. How long you experience soreness/tenderness around your industrial piercing is related to where you are in the healing process.

When will my piercing stop hurting?

So as long as you’ve been extra careful with your new piercing, you can expect about a week of soreness, but if you experience lingering soreness longer than a week or so, you know where to go!

How long does it take for the industrial piercing to heal?

about 4-6 months
“Estimated healing time is about 4-6 months; they can sometimes take up to a year to heal, though, based on aftercare and the individual client’s immune system,” says Faris. “Simply put: Healthy people heal quicker.” If you’ve gotten pierced before, you may feel comfortable with the healing process.

What does an industrial piercing say about you?

Industrial Piercing You tend to draw people in with your charming personality, but you only have a few very close friends. You’re less likely to get hurt that way, because you may look all rough and tumble, but you’re a big softy on the inside.

How do you stop piercings from hurting?

How to get headache relief after a piercing

1. Over-the-counter pain medications. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is safer to use than aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.
2. A cold compress. Place ice in a thin plastic bag with a zipper, and wrap the bag in a cloth to avoid irritating your skin.
3. Aromatherapy.

Why does my industrial piercing hurt so bad?

In industrial ear piercing, double piercing takes place, one is on the upper ear helix and another is on the opposite side of the ear. A single piece of jewelry connects both holes. Industrial piercing is most painful since it involves two parts of cartilage. This makes it much more painful and takes more time to heal.