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Originally Posted by sstacy123
I got mine pierced in July and it did hurt but for as quick as it was it was definitely tolerable (and I am a sissy when it comes to pain). I know it is supposed to take a while to heal but how much irritation is normal? I feel like I need to take it out and let it grow up because it seems to stay irritated...it might start to do better but then it gets worse again....
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I was told it takes between 4-12 months to fully heal. 9 months seems ABOUT average, depending on the humidity. If you douse it with sea salt water, it helps keep it clean and unscabby. (I know, it SOUNDS like it would be painful, but it's not.)
A lot of piercers won't redo a previous piercing. Don't take it out until you let your piercer look at it. When you say "irritation," what are we talking about? Is it pink or red and puffy? That can be a sign of infection. What kind did you get?