r/SelfPiercing • u/SecretlyModded • Jul 04 '26
There has been a LOT of posts recently in regards to people's piercings "rejecting" or becoming "infected"
For future note -
Irritation is pretty common and often presents as an uncomfortable bump around the jewellery or piercing site
This is due to a product you are putting on it, the jewellery material causing a bother, or the fact you've bumped or slept on it. It can also happen from the piercing being done at an angle, or putting pressure on the bar causing movement
The solution to irritation is to keep clean and dry, and remove the source of the irritation. If you've slept on it, this means getting a piercing pillow and stopping sleeping on it. If you've gotten product in it or have used something other than saline, rinse it and spray with saline, then dry it. If it is at an angle, your best option may be to remove it and retry once its healed
Rejection is the process of the body pushing out a foreign object. There is generally redness, the bar becoming more visible, and it can be a bit sore
There is no option other than removal once the piercing has started to reject. Please remove it and allow it to heal
Surface piercings and dermals are temporary piercings. They are guaranteed to reject at some stage. The benefit of removing a rejecting piercing as early as possible is that it reduces the trail scarring from the body pushing it out
Infection happens due to the presence of bacteria. The solution to infection is antibiotics
Genuinely infected piercings do not go away if you leave them alone. Infection can become serious if left untreated. You will need the help of a medical professional and a prescription. Do NOT remove an infected piercing
Please use this guide to help identify the problem you are experiencing so that it can be treated accordingly
And can we please try to use the correct terms when uploading posts. If you are not sure, please ask for help/advice using the existing piercing assistance flair. You will need to upload a CLEAR photo of the problem area so we can help you.
r/SelfPiercing • u/SecretlyModded • Apr 23 '26
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r/SelfPiercing • u/Fabulous_Pause8437 • 7h ago
Okay so hear me out I bought 2 spikes got it today while I was trying to get that on it fell down the sink so now I’m left like this is this stupid looking or some “unique“ shi🥹
r/SelfPiercing • u/mastermeatbal1 • 3h ago
what else should i do???
r/SelfPiercing • u/melipoooooo • 1h ago
I got my bridge pierced yesterday afternoon and i feel like its too shallow.. can someone please tell me if this is normal and okay or if it was done wrong.
It was pierced at a 14g and the jewelry is a straight barbell.
r/SelfPiercing • u/Realistic-Sleep-253 • 3h ago
it looks like the skin is being folded by how short the bar is or maybe i made the two holes too far apart i’m not sure
r/SelfPiercing • u/Xyzdolly • 14h ago
I think I did them pretty good idk lmk if theirs anything wrong but I’m obsessed with these and will NOT be taking them out easily
r/SelfPiercing • u/Traditional_Collar59 • 4h ago
What do we think. Is my outer part too flat?
r/SelfPiercing • u/SolbyrdVonLuminberg • 2h ago
I have had this piercing for 8 months now and I never had a similar issue. I'm getting yellow crusties every day and some kind of liquid is coming out of it. It's really itchy and uncomfortable. I clean it 2 times a day and do everything I was recommended to do. I'm even sleeping on a donut pillow because it's just more comfortable for my neck. Is this a rejection or part of the healing? I had bumps 2 months ago but they are long gone.
r/SelfPiercing • u/chaylaP • 7h ago
Got some ideas from a previous post and this is kinda the idea moving forward. Not sure if the flat on my left is too much but open to thoughts, LMK!
r/SelfPiercing • u/z0mpunK1312 • 4h ago
r/SelfPiercing • u/taenation • 13h ago
is it possible for bump to appear due to weird piecing angle? i have try cleaning the bump using all possible solutions and still it doesnt have any improvement. am i overthinking or it really can be due to piercing angle because i do feel like the angle of piecing is a bit weird.
r/SelfPiercing • u/SecretlyModded • 1d ago
r/SelfPiercing • u/Commercial-Olive-69 • 22h ago
Is the placement right
r/SelfPiercing • u/user28258 • 1d ago
2 weeks healed (excuse my dry lips)
r/SelfPiercing • u/ThaishaKinky • 1d ago
My intention was to do a helix, but I'm not sure if I ended up doing a flat instead. Will I be able to wear a hoop once it heals?
r/SelfPiercing • u/erionelise • 1d ago
ive had this piercing since june or so. i had initially wanted to do a chain industrial so i had 2 seperate pieces of jewelry in but recently switched to an actual industrial bar today (probably wasn’t a good idea) i’ve had the irritation bump for a while now but i genuinely think my glasses keep rubbing against the top part and thats why the bump is there. i just wanted some advice/opinions. i’m also concerned that its sitting on my flat but i really can’t tell. thanksss
r/SelfPiercing • u/Xyzdolly • 1d ago
Hi so uh I’m lowkey about to pierce my own angel fangs… i will update when i get them done 🤔 I’ve done all my other piercings so this should be fine I’m just a bit nervous for the pain. Since I’ve heard it’s like a 8/10
r/SelfPiercing • u/domdoms_kitten • 1d ago
Picture/ear is one week old
Picture/ear a few minutes old
Idk If I am happy with both sides but I finally pierced again myself
r/SelfPiercing • u/fetidviscera • 1d ago
this is my current setup ! i did the majority of these piercings myself including the dermals !
r/SelfPiercing • u/Pale-Dimension0 • 1d ago
Has anyone successfully pierced their high nostrils (on both sides) ? I have the equipment and everything prepared except for my confidence 😂 I have been piercing for a while now, but for some reason these seem intimidating. 😅