Robin Burden answered
The amount of time you have to leave a piercing in really depends on how your body heals.
However, 2 weeks is simply too early (most piercers suggest at least 6 weeks for a regular lobe piercing).
What would happen if I change/take out my earring after a fortnight? A new earring can be uncomfortable, or you simply might be getting bored with it already.
Unfortunately, most piercing professionals suggest you wait at least 6 weeks before removing an earring.
This is because taking out a piercing too early can have the following negative effects:
Make sure to keep the piercing dry and clean, and try not to move it or fiddle with it at all, as the more your hands touch your piercing, the more likely you are to get an infection.
Moving your piercing around while the tissue is still healing will also slow down the whole healing process.
However, 2 weeks is simply too early (most piercers suggest at least 6 weeks for a regular lobe piercing).
What would happen if I change/take out my earring after a fortnight? A new earring can be uncomfortable, or you simply might be getting bored with it already.
Unfortunately, most piercing professionals suggest you wait at least 6 weeks before removing an earring.
This is because taking out a piercing too early can have the following negative effects:
- The hole might close up and leave you unable to put an earring back in.
- The open hole will be an easy target for bacteria, and may lead to infection.
Make sure to keep the piercing dry and clean, and try not to move it or fiddle with it at all, as the more your hands touch your piercing, the more likely you are to get an infection.
Moving your piercing around while the tissue is still healing will also slow down the whole healing process.
