What are the precautions to take after getting an ear piercing?
Mar 19, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the precautions for ear piercing include keeping the area clean and dry, avoiding pressure or impact, paying attention to the material of the earrings, monitoring the healing process, and not removing the earrings too early. If any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. It is advisable to choose a reputable establishment for ear piercing. After the procedure, it is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits, maintain a light diet, and avoid infection.
Generally, precautions for ear piercing include keeping the area clean and dry, avoiding pressure and impact, paying attention to earring material, monitoring the healing process, and not removing the earrings too early. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Keep the Area Clean and Dry
After ear piercing, keep the piercing site and surrounding skin clean and dry. Avoid getting the area wet while washing your face or hair to prevent infection. Disinfect the piercing and earrings 2–3 times daily with medical alcohol or iodine by gently wiping to kill any potentially滋生 bacteria.
2. Avoid Pressure and Impact
Sleep on your back as much as possible to avoid putting pressure on the ears. Do not touch or twist the earrings frequently, as this may cause tearing or bleeding of the wound due to external pulling or pressure, increasing the risk of infection and delaying healing.
3. Pay Attention to Earring Material
Initially, choose earrings made of pure gold, pure silver, or surgical steel, as these materials are less irritating and less likely to cause allergic reactions. If metal allergy occurs, symptoms such as redness, itching, and discharge may appear, and at this time, earrings should be replaced with those made of plastic or ceramic.
4. Monitor the Healing Process
Closely observe whether there are abnormal symptoms such as redness, increased pain, bleeding, or pus discharge at the piercing site. Mild redness and pain are normal and will gradually subside. However, if symptoms are severe or accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, it may indicate infection, and medical attention should be sought promptly.
5. Do Not Remove the Earrings Too Early
Generally, earrings should be worn continuously for 1–3 months after piercing, until the hole is completely healed before removal. Removing them too early may cause the hole to close, rendering previous efforts ineffective. Re-piercing will be more painful and may lead to infections or other complications.
It is recommended to choose a reputable establishment for ear piercing. After piercing, it is advisable to eat more vegetables and fruits and maintain a light diet to prevent infection.
