Is It Normal for Gauges to Swell?
Piercings a New Piercing Is an Open Wound, and Swelling Is Part of the Body's Natural Reaction to Any Damage. Most People Who Get Their Ears Pierced Will...
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A new piercing is an open wound, and swelling is part of the body's natural reaction to any damage. Most people who get their ears pierced will notice pain and swelling for up to a week, sometimes more. People with gauges or plugs in their ears may notice swelling each time they stretch the ear.Is swelling normal when gauging your ears?
You shouldn't see too much redness or swelling during the ear stretching process. If you do, you may have torn or damaged your ear skin. Make sure to follow your piercer's aftercare directions. If you think you're developing an infection, see your doctor.Must Read
How do you know if your gauge is infected?
Symptoms of an infected ear piercing include:
- swelling.
- redness.
- pain.
- tenderness.
- burning.
- itching.
- yellow discharge.
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