Piercing guns aren’t good for piercings because the impact can be too much on the ear, and they can’t truly be sterilized. Ask family and friends for recommendations. You can also search online for reputable centers.
You can also ask to look at the piercer’s portfolio. If you can see others having their ear pierced, watch how the procedure is done.
Medical Grade Stainless Steel and 24KT gold plating are other options for metal. Go for Medical Grade Titanium if you have an allergy to nickel.
Rubbing your ears before trying to insert the earrings can help to open up the holes. Don’t rub hard enough to cause injury, though. Make sure to wash your hands and disinfect the earrings before attempting this.
A new needle that has never been used before is ideal. A needle that hasn’t been disinfected will likely cause infection.
You can find a skin numbing gel online or at a pharmacy. If you don’t have a skin numbing gel, you can use a tooth pain gel.
You can also use a marker to indicate the piercing spot even if the initial piercing locations can be seen. Use a mirror to make sure the piercings will be symmetrical.
If you don’t have a potato, you can use a similar food or an object like a Nerf Ball.
It is better to use studs for earrings when you re-pierce your ears. They are lighter, less likely to fall out, and will not get in the way since you have to wear them 24/7 for the first few months.
Your re-piercing will likely be unsuccessful if you don’t take care of your ears after it has been done. A saline solution is usually given to you by a professional after a piercing. You can ask a professional if it’s possible to purchase the solution without having a piercing done. Rubbing alcohol may sting a little bit when applied to the piercing.
You can leave in the earrings for longer than 6 to 8 weeks.
You should also try to avoid using hair products, like gel and hairspray, for the first 6 to 8 weeks after re-piercing your ears.
