r/piercing 20h ago

Showing‎ off set up! New chains hiding lost piercings

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862 Upvotes

Had to retire my highest lobe piercings, now filling the gaps with chains. Happy to find my first Mettle and Silver pieces locally! (pink sapphire helix chain plus moonstone stud in lobe, same ear).

Now searching for something colorful for the conch to match.


r/piercing 19h ago

Showing‎ off set up! My favorite set up so far

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96 Upvotes

My second lobe has been healing for 6 months and is finally at the point where I can change jewelry, so I switched to a hoop with a charm. I’m loving the silver/cz combo!

Third lobe and double helix have been healing for 3 weeks and besides some occasional soreness I’ve had no issues. However, the placement of my double helix has been bothering me. I agreed to the placement by the piercer but didn’t realize until after they were pierced that they were really close together. I wanted them to be as spaced out as my lobes to match but it’s my fault for not noticing 😭 how can I make this cute?


r/piercing 9h ago

Troubleshooting/question existing piercing oh boy help please

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46 Upvotes

about 4 months old. horseshoe, i'm assuming externally threaded? not sure of the material but i'd say stainless steel. was previously cleaning with q tip and neilmed but now just spraying and drying with hair dryer on cold and touched it less. but since then it's actually gotten worseee, honestly started from touching it i think but ive been trying pretty hard not to touch it with dirty hands at least but it just seems to be getting worse

EDIT: i looked at the studio online, they use ASTM F136 titanium jewelry so that's my bad for just guessing what sounded right whoops


r/piercing 12h ago

Showing‎ off set up! Onto Hoops we goooo

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32 Upvotes

I’m so in love with this look I gotta show SOMEONE.


r/piercing 2h ago

Set up advice Is placement okay?

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30 Upvotes

Paired nostrils. Pretty even? or pretty bad? Thanks for your input!


r/piercing 21h ago

Troubleshooting/question existing piercing Got my daith pierced 10 days ago

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24 Upvotes

It Was done with a titanium ring 10 days ago, and clean it with nailmed. It doesnt hurt, doesnt bleed and doesnt swell.

What do you thing about placement? Thank you!!


r/piercing 8h ago

Set up advice Opinions on setup?

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24 Upvotes

I’ve recently started getting to the point where I’m having to seriously think about real estate when it comes to piercings, so I’m wondering if anyone has any opinions on what could be changed here?


r/piercing 10h ago

Set up advice Going all in!

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16 Upvotes

After postponing getting my ears pierced for waaay too long, I’ve finally decided to just go for it. Little by little, lol

I’m looking for some inspiration for what might suit my anatomy, especially since my ears are quite small. Some of the placements I’m most drawn to are lobes (including stacked/multiple), tragus and flat, but I’m honestly open to anything!

I’d love to hear your ideas and suggestions for what you think would suit my ears!

First image is my ears and the rest of images of setups that I like


r/piercing 1h ago

Showing‎ off set up! Got some angel fangs about 2.5 hours ago

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r/piercing 8h ago

Set up advice Itching for a new piercing, what should I get next?

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12 Upvotes

I've been wanting to get a couple new ear piercings, and I'm not quite sure what I should get. I definitely want to get a tragus, but I don't know which ear. My original idea was to go with the left, and get another set of 2 or 3 helixes on the right to balance it out, but I've also now been liking the idea of getting a conch. I'd like both ears to feel balanced, and not have any piercings too crowded to one another. Any ideas? 😊


r/piercing 11h ago

Troubleshooting/question existing piercing Worried my new septum piercing jewelry is too small

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I got my septum pierced less than a week ago, and I think the one side is stabbing the inside of my nose which is causing a lot of pain. I think it’s titanium. I wash it with saline wash twice a day, but sometimes spray it a third time if i’m worried about other bacteria.

I’ve tried to wash my hands and gently rotate it, but it won’t move at all. It feels like when i try to move my mouth too much, my nose is getting stabbed, and even the first day I got it pierced, the spikes were slightly touching the underside of my nose and I’m not sure if that’s normal.

Should I just wait until my nose is used to the new stabbing sensation, or should I try to find bigger jewelry to replace it with? Thank you!


r/piercing 15h ago

Set up advice my parents hate the stack i love it, is it good?

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9 Upvotes

r/piercing 22h ago

Set up advice Current set up and long-term plan

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7 Upvotes

These are my plans assuming i have the anatomy. I want a huggie hoop in the second helix too but its only 4 months old so not yet obviously. Thoughts, advice? Which ones should i do at the same time? Would a daith, flat, and lobe all at once be too much? Other ear is identical


r/piercing 3h ago

Troubleshooting/question existing piercing I slept on my helix

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8 Upvotes

I got it done five days ago — two helix piercings. The past few days went smoothly, with no major swelling. But today I accidentally slept on that ear, and it’s been like this all day. Is that normal? It’s my first time getting cartilage pierced, so I’m feeling a bit anxious about it.

It hurts, but there's no discharge (no pus or anything like that). What's bothering me is the significant swelling, I know it’s normal but idk if it’s too red and swollen or something


r/piercing 2h ago

Troubleshooting/question existing piercing Cheeks one month

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4 Upvotes

Do they look ok for one month? Lymph has died down drastically since switching them to these 12mm, embedding risk has subsided I believe! Just want to know if these are looking on track or not with the mishap I had with hardware and my piercer when getting these.

28 day olds
Saline wipe with qtip in am and before bed then dried with paper towel
14g implant grade titanium flatback labret
Thanks in advance!


r/piercing 2h ago

Set up advice How do I get jewelry here?

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4 Upvotes

Hi all - is it possible to get a piercing where the jewelry could extend into or sit in the circled area? Obviously there isn’t really anything to pierce directly in the circle, but I’m wondering whether a tragus placement, particular jewelry style, or something else could put jewelry there. Any ideas? Thanks!


r/piercing 4h ago

Troubleshooting/question existing piercing Is it normal for new septum to look crooked?

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I just got my septum pierced yesterday and as soon as she pierced it looked crooked and it still does. I'm just wondering if I should take it out. Unless maybe once I can change it to a ring it won't be as obvious?


r/piercing 5h ago

Showing‎ off set up! Forward helix (second chance)

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3 Upvotes

r/piercing 7h ago

Troubleshooting/question existing piercing Almost a year old eyebrow piercing, still irritated

5 Upvotes

Hi! I know eyebrow piercings have a high rejection rate. Mine hasn't rejected yet but is often mildly irritated. It doesn't hurt otherwise, but when it does get irritated for god knows what reason (about every other or third week?) it gets a little sensitive to movements. When it's irritated it produces very liquidy white stuff, presumably some blood or muscle juice... Or both!

I don't really have a cleaning routine for it, and I don't have money for a saline solution bottle. I use a spray bottle meant for small surface scratches that is alcohol based but it has worked thus far. I only clean it once it gets irritated, or when changing the piercing, which I don't do often.

Could it be I should size it down? Or maybe it never fully healed? Or is it because I don't use saline solution? I hear people here worship that stuff like almost religiously xD

Or is it normal with eyebrow piercings? ABOUT MT ANATOMY: my eyebrows are VERY fleshy, like I probably have close to 0 cartilage in that area. Could that be why it gets irritated?


r/piercing 8h ago

all things jewelry Hey guys I’m looking for jewelry recommendations!

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These are both my inspo, I believe the first pair are just regular earrings. I absolutely love them but I’d want them to be flat backs. The second piece of jewelry, I cannot for the life of me find the purple version of. Anything helps.

I’m looking for other jewelry for my helix and my faith if you guys do have any recommendations as well. I’m having a hard time finding inspo in silver too. Anything celestial works.


r/piercing 10h ago

Showing‎ off set up! New nostril piercing and general facial piercings!!

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3 Upvotes

r/piercing 14h ago

Troubleshooting/question existing piercing What is this and how do I get rid of it

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4 Upvotes

I’ve had this piercing for around 2 years now and it’s given me nothing but problems. However I don’t want to take it out lol. I’ve changed bars, etc, but what is this and is there any way I can get rid of it without taking it out?? It doesn’t hurt or anything. I think it is a titanium flat back! Help pls