Pounded Ink

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• 1 TANIA // May 21, 2008 at 4:41 pm

  HI IVE HAD MY NIPPLES PIERCED FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS AND IM NOT SO SURE ABOUT THEM ANYMORE…WELLL I WOULD LOVE TO KNW HOW YOU GOT THRUGH THE PAIN AND THE WEIRDNESS OF HAVING RINGS THROUGH UR NIPPLES

• 2 Sterling // Jun 19, 2008 at 1:15 pm

  I did a metric ton of research before getting my nipples pierced. I am female and was more worried about sensitivity and getting it ripped out than than almost anything else. I have my ears pierced and they have never healed right, but this was back in the early 90’s when the guns were all they had. I thought that getting it done right would make a difference. I got pierced deeply with a 12g needle, at my request. My research told me that this would be less likely to migrate and after two years, that seems to be the case. The problem is that I still don’t think they are healed all the way. I still get crusties and I really don’t like them touched. Moving the ring hurts and I don’t change my jewelry at all. I think they look fabulous on me, but I’m not sure if they were worth it or if I will keep them forever.

• 3 Rachael // Oct 9, 2008 at 12:11 am

  Hi there. I had my nipples pierced a little over two years ago. After about 4 months I got hit very hard on my right tit, and the piercing started growing out of my body. Well, I was in a country where I didn’t feel safe having them removed “professionally,” and for the life of me, I couldn’t get the ring undone to remove it myself. So I waited 2 months, until I got home, and had both sides removed. The piercer suggested that I wait at least 6 months to get them repierced, and when I do, I should get a smaller gauge (I started with a 14, so I guess I would go down to a 12), and possibly use a different material (other than surgical steel, I guess?). I have a little scar tissue on both nipples, but I do want them repierced. So, my questions to you are these: Would a smaller gauge/different material be a good idea, or make any difference? Should I try to go through the scar tissue, or behind it (they were pretty close to the surface anyway)? Should I just avoid repiercing all together? Do you think there is a difference between barbells and hoops when it comes to migration/rejection?

  Thanks!

• 4 Curt // Oct 10, 2008 at 7:11 am

  Rachael,

  To answer your questions…

  The smaller the gauge of jewelry the more likely you are to experience migration or rejection. For nipples I would recommend piercing with a 14 gauge and stretching the piercing to the desired size.

  The piercing must be placed at the proper position in order to heal properly. This may mean that your scar tissue may be pierced or it may not. Its difficult to tell without seeing your nipple.

  As far as jewelry goes I am a big fan of CBRs, but I don’t see a problem with barbels as long as they are pierced correctly.

  I hope that helps.

• 5 Stephen // Oct 13, 2008 at 7:11 pm

  Hi I have had my nipple pierced for nearly 2 years now and it still hasn’t seemed to properly heal. Its only ever sore when i put it back in after washing the crust and stuff off, but when its in, its fine. Do you think this will ever go away?

• 6 Curt // Oct 17, 2008 at 6:42 pm

  Stephen, I find it odd that they have not yet healed. Has there been excessive trauma to the piercing during this time?

  My crusties disappeared in a little less then a year but did come back for a while when i ripped the piercing.

  If you give me some more info I might be able to help more. I.E. gauge, trauma, or anything else noteworthy.

• 7 Jessica // Nov 12, 2008 at 11:47 am

  Hey. I have had my piercings for about 1 year and a half. Last night I got it caught on a string on a blanket and it pulled the ball through my nipple and i pushed it back through from where it came out. It bled alot and felt worse than getting it pierced. I want to keep it but it ripped quite a bit and stretched the nipple inside when the ball went in. I’ve got it bandaged it up with neosporin on it. What should I do? Does anyone have any advice that’s had this happen before or who has experience in nipple piercings?

• 8 Curt // Nov 12, 2008 at 6:58 pm

  Jessica,

  I’m sorry to hear that you biffed your piercing last night. Any time you rip your nipple it is going to hurt like hell, as you have already noticed. I would keep some kind of antibacterial ointment on it if you have obvious torn tissue. I myself am a big fan of Bacitracin.

  I have found that a simple band-aid works great for relieving both pressure from your clothes rubbing and stabilizing the jewelry during healing.

• 9 chelsea // Nov 26, 2008 at 6:58 pm

  I have had my nipples pierced for about two months now, my piercer told me it wouldn’t be a problem if i still wanted to breast feed when i have children.
  is this true?

• 10 Curt // Nov 27, 2008 at 6:25 pm

  chelsea,

  Your piercer is correct. My baby’s momma breast fed just fine with pierced nipples and was able to reinsert the jewelry without issue once my son was weaned off breast milk.

  I have never heard of a nipple piercing causing problems with breast feeding.

• 11 katie // Dec 6, 2008 at 10:49 am

  hello
  i have been thinking about getting my nipples pierced, but im am not 100% sure
  my nipples are very sensitive (which is obviously a good thing!) and i wonder if i got the piercings would it lessen the sensitivity?
  also, when you remove the piercing does it leave a noticable scar?
  any help you could give me would be much appreciated, thanks

• 12 Curt // Dec 6, 2008 at 12:04 pm

  katie,

  I have my nipples pierced. I can only give you advice from my own experience.

  At first the sensitivity was increased when pierced but after a few months and everything healed the sensitivity definitely went down a few notches.

  As far as scars go, I have not developed any scar tissue and when my rings are out my nipples appear normal. Unless you are prone to keloids I wouldn’t worry about scarring.

• 13 Kristine // Dec 8, 2008 at 8:43 pm

  Hey,
  I’m had my nipples pierced for about 2 months now and the other night got the one caught and it ripped forward just slightly. It is definitely sore at times, but I was wondering if it is savable or probably better to take out? It hurt like no other to get done but i love them. I know someone said they almost ripped theirs out twice, but did they move forward at all or settle back in?

• 14 Curt // Dec 8, 2008 at 10:40 pm

  Kristine,

  I suggest that you put a band-aid on it and hope for the best.

  If it sets back to the original position you are good to go, and if for some reason it migrates you can always take it out and try again.

• 15 samantha // Dec 22, 2008 at 1:10 am

  Heyy I originally got my nipples pierced 3 or 4 years ago. I got them done with hoops and they completly rejected (I was only like 19 so I wasn’t very well informed about what rejection was so I kept them in until there was only a shred of skin over each)
  After I took them out I let them heal for a while and about 2 years ago I got them pierced again. This time with curved barbells behind the scar tissue.
  Next month it will be exactly two years since I had them re done. I have the same jewlery in from when I got them done cause any time I even try to change the jewlery it kkiillllsss. And I still get crustys. Besides that tho they seem completly healed.
  I’m a heavily modified person (24 piercings and 20+ tattoos) so I know how to care for things but it just baffles me as to why my nipples still suck.

• 16 Nikki // Feb 24, 2009 at 3:50 am

  I never had any problem with my nipple piercing during the original healing process. My nipple has been pierced for about 3yrs now and about fours days it became infected. It’s vrey sore and has been pussing — disgusting, i know. I’ve been salt soaking it, with minor — possibly wishful thinking — improvements. How did you nurse yours back to health after they were almost ripped out?

  I need help. I really don’t want to have to take my piercing out/ I’m determined not to. I love it so much, it really is a part of me =]. If you have any advice or tips I’m all ears. ..and I guess I’ll ask, when do I need to call it quits and take it out?

  Thanks xoXox

• 17 Curt // Feb 24, 2009 at 6:44 pm

  Nikki,

  You’ve had your piercing for 3 years and it’s just now looking infected? What trauma did it go through to start the process of infection? If it was healed there should be no reason for the piercing to randomly get an infection.

  The only way to dead stop an infection is with antibiotics. A Doctor isn’t going to prescribe antibiotics for a nipple infection and allow you to keep the jewelry in.

  You can try to continue the salt water wash and try not to mess with it too much, maybe cover it with a band-aid to restrict movement even further.

  Depending on the severity of the infection you may have no choice but to take out the jewelry and let it heal up before attempting to pierce it again.

• 18 Ashley // Mar 3, 2009 at 2:20 pm

  Hi,

  I just got my nipple pierced 3 days ago. I have a sore under one of the balls of my barbell. It’s from the forceps the piercer used. Should I ask them to change my barbell to a longer bar so the ball doesnt sit on the sore or should I just let it heal?

• 19 Curt // Mar 3, 2009 at 5:34 pm

  Ashley,

  3 days isn’t enough time to judge. You have barely begun to heal and there is most likely some swelling left that will go away.

  Keep it clean and don’t move it. If the sore gets worse or starts to look infected, return to your piercer and get his advice.

• 20 Spooks // Mar 19, 2009 at 8:43 pm

  Ello
  i had my nips pierced years ago, and they grew out within the year. and within that year they were painful and were a pain in the ass most of the time.
  im considering getting them redone, despite the pain of going through scar tissue and the 8 months after the piercings came out of no feeling in them…..
  I feel the CBRS were partially to blame as that jewellery moves about constantly.

  is it wise to get it done again? or will they just grow out and be a pain in the ass again?

  cheers!

• 21 Curt // Mar 20, 2009 at 8:14 am

  Spooks,

  It’s hard to say if a new nipple piercing will grow out or not. Everyone’s body is different. My nipples healed fine with CBR’s but if you feel that was the problem then use a barbel next time.

• 22 Kayla // Mar 21, 2009 at 8:10 pm

  I just got my piercings done yesterday. It hurt like hell but looks amazing! I am just hoping that they dont grow out like other peoples do. Is there any way to tell if they will or not?

• 23 Curt // Mar 22, 2009 at 11:12 am

  Kayla,

  There is no way to tell if they will grow out or not. All you can do is take good care of them and hope for the best. I’ve had my nipples pierced for over 10 years with no sign of migration or rejection.

• 24 Panda // Mar 25, 2009 at 11:51 pm

  hi, i pierced my nipples two months ago.. I’ve been sleeping with my cotton bra on everynite.. one nite i decided not to and now my left breast has been soo soar for a few days it depends how i move my left arm and body. the nipple looks fine.. theres no redness or discharge.. it’s just really soar behind the nipple, could it be from sleeping on it?? how can i make it go away.. my piercings have had no problem they never hurt only the left one recently started hurting two days ago.

• 25 Curt // Mar 26, 2009 at 9:34 am

  Panda,

  Two months isn’t very long to have a nipple piercing. I remember my nipples being sore for at least 6 full months and it took about a year to heal them completely. All you can do is try to reduce pressure and movement to the jewelry. Salt water washes should help the healing process. I have also had luck by putting a band-aid over the nipple rings to reduce movement when my nipples were healing.

• 26 Susi // Mar 30, 2009 at 8:48 am

  Hey all, I got my nipple pierced 2 days ago and though I feel really bad for asking this after all your horror stories I have to quell my curiosity.
  The 2 hours after the piercing itself i didnt feel anything, now, 2 days late, I honestly cannot feel it at all, no soreness no redness, nothing. When I clean it it doesnt hurt I can do it easily and quickly with not even a hint of discomfort. Can I really just be this lucky or is something wrong?

  cheers and sorry again :(

  Susi

• 27 Curt // Mar 30, 2009 at 9:11 am

  Susi,

  I guess you’re in luck. Everyone’s body is different and if you have no discomfort or pain you are in a very select percentile. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

• 28 Kayla // Mar 30, 2009 at 1:10 pm

  My nipples have already seemed to migrate some and I’ve only had them done for a little over a week. Is there anyway to know if they will stop? Can I prevent them from moving?

• 29 Zach // Apr 10, 2009 at 9:45 am

  Hi, I got my nipples pierced about 7-8 months ago. They both have had their problems, the left one continuously gets inflamed and puffy, and the right one grew out on a severe angle, I’m assuming because I work in a mamufacturing plant and it got bumped a couple of times.. I got frustrated with them and decided to take them out. They were pierced with a 14 gauge closed barbell (the ones where the single ball snaps in) which now think was a mistake.. For the left one after getting ifected so many times there is about a 1/16th – 1/8th inches of raised scar tissue on either side.. And the right one (the one that grew out) the side that stayed in place looks normal but the side that grew out has the same problem as my left nipple with the raised scarring… My question is since I just took them out yesterday, is there a possibility that the scarring will receed one it’s own? Or should I look into OTC scar removal?.. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.. I don’t want a tri-nipple and an angled nipple thanks to scarring……

• 30 Bee // Apr 30, 2009 at 8:53 am

  Curt, I just got my nipples pierced 5 days ago, and I have a couple questions about them. For me, the initial piercing didn’t really hurt too bad, but now they are so sore its unreal. How long should it take before some of the soreness goes away? Also my piercer told me that getting my hood pierced wouldn’t hurt as bad as my nipples. Is this true? Oh and my piercer told me not to use any ointments or creams on my nipplea, do you know why? I’ve been using this antibacterial spray called Bactine, is that alright to use? I look forward to hearing from you. Bee.

• 31 Curt // Apr 30, 2009 at 1:22 pm

  Bee,

  Be prepared to be sore for a few months. The initial pain should subside in a few weeks.

  I don’t have a hood so i can’t answer your question there.

  Piercings need to breathe in order to heal properly. Putting an ointment on your piercing actually chokes out the oxygen, delaying the healing process. I don’t recommend putting anything on a piercing except salt water.

  You can always try band-aids across your nipples to relieve pressure and alleviate some soreness, I’ve always had good luck with them when my nipples got testy.

• 32 erica // May 1, 2009 at 8:47 pm

  Wow a 9?
  I think the pain was more of a 6 or 7 for me. My navel hurt 3x as worse!

• 33 Meg // May 8, 2009 at 7:04 pm

  So, i just got my nipple done a little over a week ago and beside the holes away from the nipple is really red and sore so i’m wondering if that’s because it is a hoop ring and is just sitting so that it is pulling on the hole and maybe tearing it a little. So would a straight barbell be a better idea.

• 34 Curt // May 11, 2009 at 4:57 pm

  Meg,

  A week isn’t nearly enough time for a piercing to start migrating. It sounds as though its just going through the natural healing process. If you worry about you’re jewelry then switching to a barbel might ease your concern but really won’t do anything positively or negatively toward your piercing.

• 35 Lynnette // May 15, 2009 at 7:52 am

  hey, iv had my nipple pierced for about 3yrs now, it still gets a bit crusty and sore now and then but i think its from not breathing and wearing a bra, a quick clean up in the shower and its good as new again. I do have a couple of questions tho, my piercing doesn’t hurt but taking it out and putting it in does, and always has, is this normal? Also my nipple sometimes goes really dark purple when its cold, (cold shower etc.) but that doesnt scare me 2much, i figure its just angry i put a chunk of metal through it! It doesnt hurt, just looks kinda freaky! But i love my nipple piercing, so glad i went through the pain! Hehe im just hoping if when i decide have kids it doesnt close up and i can put it back in later!

• 36 Curt // May 15, 2009 at 8:12 am

  Lynnette,

  I wouldn’t worry too much. I don’t know what would cause your nipple to change color like that. The color change sounds like a lack of oxygen to the tissue but a piercing shouldn’t cause that, especially after 3 years.

• 37 Lynnette // May 15, 2009 at 8:16 am

  Thanks, well its pretty rare that happens, havent seen it 4 a while. But should my piercing hurt to take out and put back in? Im pretty sure its just the thread on the bar rubbing my “insidey bits” but just wanted another opinion. Its good to hear yours isn’t growing out or anything after 10yrs, that means mine hopefully should last a good distance too! Also how long do u think it could be taken out for without growing out?

• 38 Meaghan // May 20, 2009 at 12:24 am

  I had my nipple pierced 4 years ago. It didn’t hurt anywhere near as much as I was expecting (and I can be a bit of wimp when it comes time to sit my ass down in that chair). I had barbell right off the bat, 14, it healed up in a little over 2 weeks, I had no problems whatsoever…

• 39 Jon // May 20, 2009 at 12:15 pm

  So i got my nipples pierced 5 days ago. There is no pain except for when i soak them and move them. There’s barely any crusties either don’t know if that’s good or bad. What should i look for in case of infection?

• 40 jackie // May 21, 2009 at 12:13 pm

  I was reading the beginning about heal time and it said you can generate bumps that don’t go away well i’ve had my nipples pierced about five days now and the right one has a lot of bumps that i know weren’t there. Can it get worse? if i remove them now is it possible for it to go away?

• 41 Curt // May 21, 2009 at 5:27 pm

  Jon,

  If they get infected you will know it. Smelly discharge and extreme redness are likely signs of infection.

  jackie,

  It’s probably too soon to tell what is going on with your piercing. I would give it more time and see if the bumps go away. The bumps I was referring to in the article are keloids and will only form at the point of piercing.

• 42 jackie // May 23, 2009 at 1:23 pm

  just wanted to say thanks for the quick response and the advice.

• 43 Brittany // May 24, 2009 at 10:01 am

  I got my left nipple pierced about a month ago, with a CBR. The hole on the left side of my nipple is fine, but the one on the right seems to be a tiny bit larger/stretched. I haven’t torn it or anything. And it isn’t painful. Is this normal?

• 44 Curt // May 26, 2009 at 1:14 am

  Brittany,

  CBR’s can cause unwanted pressure on a piercing if they are too small which could cause the piercing to migrate.

  Unless you have abnormally large nipples or are using a CBR less than 1/2″ in diameter I wouldn’t worry too much. Your new piercing is still pretty fresh and you will need it to heal completely before you can judge if it is growing out or migrating.

• 45 kelly // May 27, 2009 at 11:32 pm

  I’ve had my nipples pierced 4 2 yrs now idk what to do anymore they haven’t healed all the way yet and the right one hurts like hell I’ve tried everything like sea salt with distilled water, antibacterial soap and even peroxide peroxide is the only think that helps out a little I love my piercings and they are a part of my body but I’ve had it with I’m giving another month 4 them to get better if not I’m just gonna have to take them off! =(

• 46 Curt // May 28, 2009 at 5:37 pm

  kelly,

  It almost sounds like your nipples may be pierced to far back. Behind the actual nipple and into the tissue behind them. If that is the case, they will never heal properly and you will have no choice but remove them or suffer. Your best bet is to probably take them out, let them heal and re-pierce them.

  If you could provide a picture I would be able to tell more definitively.

• 47 kelly // May 29, 2009 at 12:37 am

  I don’t think ill repierce them they didn’t hurt at all lol when I take a piercing out its done lol but I think ill suffer just so I can say goodbye to them lol it might take a while oh well let’s c they seem to be improving with the peroxide so I’m just gonna keep trying a lil more thank u sir

• 48 Ashton // May 30, 2009 at 4:36 pm

  I’ve had my nipples pierced for a little over 2 years with no problems until recently. I woke up one morning with one side of a piercing hugely swollen. After about two weeks it went away, and stayed away for another few weeks. It then came back, even worse. Also, on the other side a large bump developed, but this one wasn’t filled with anything like the other one. It’s been a week since I took out my piercings and the bumps haven’t shrunken. Will these bumps go away and what is your suggested treatment?

• 49 Jessica // May 31, 2009 at 12:56 pm

  I had my nipples pierced 3 years ago and only had them about 6 months before getting them ripped out. I have very little sensitivity in my nipples now and tiny slits that never went away. After these few years i have decided i would like to get mine pierced again, but i do not know if i would be able to or if it would even be a smart idea to go ahead with it…

• 50 Ryan // Jun 1, 2009 at 2:42 pm

  Well im a 14 yr old boy… and I been wanting this type of piercing for sometime now…. my mom said that it would be stupid for me to do so…. but i don’t think so and i was wondering if you could give me ur perspective on the situation… via e-mail

• 51 Lia // Jun 20, 2009 at 1:24 am

  I got my nipple pierced exactly a year and a half ago and it still hasn’t healed; I still get the crusties and typically have the pressure bumps on both sides (they come and go, sometimes have pus in them). I’ve read they can take a really long time to heal, and granted, I don’t have them exposed to the air that often, but I was just wondering if this is normal or not.

• 52 Alyssa // Jun 24, 2009 at 10:22 pm

  I got my left nipple pierced about 2 and a half weeks ago and it was really only sore for about 5 days. I’ve never had any crusties or any problems with it yet but I’m terrified of getting it infected. It doesn’t hurt when I move it back and forth or anything, but how long should I be extra careful with it for. I mean it feels completely fine but how I would be able to tell if it was healed or at least healed enough that I wouldn’t have to worry about infection. Because everywhere I’ve looked says that it is healed when there haven’t been any crusties or pain for a while, but I have never had crusties.

• 53 Maiher // Jun 27, 2009 at 7:27 pm

  I had my right nipple pierced just over 2 years ago, have always had crustys and been sore, developed a lump on the left hand side of the piercing-it was red with white in the middle and if pressed would burst. ended up having an infection in breast and was on anti biotics which cleared it up. (very nice dr by the way, was really sympathetic about me wanting to keep the piercing). ever since i get the lump reappearing, and the nipple is always sore or itchy, nearly everyday i can squeeze puss out (yellowish no smell sometimes bloody on bad days). absolutley love my nipple piercing but getting to point where its not worth it but i know i won’t get it redone if i take it out (im a wimp). navel piercing and clitoral hood piercing have been fine from day 1.have been to see piercer several times and they are very good but say nothing is wrong with the piercing. have changed it to a ptfe bar but still no joy. PLEASE HELP ME!!

• 54 Curt // Jun 30, 2009 at 8:29 pm

  Maiher,

  I would return to the doctor and find out exactly what the lump is, and what causes it. From there, it’s time to decide what you are going to do.

  Have you tried to change jewelry to a different material? perhaps you are allergic to something in it.

  Once discussing this issue with your doctor you need to realize your piercing may never heal correctly. Everyone’s body is different, some people can not heal certain piercings. If your piercing is never going to heal and continue to cause other health issues, I think it’s time to seriously consider taking it out.

• 55 mera // Jun 30, 2009 at 11:57 pm

  I got my nipples pierced like a week ago and I jus wanted to know when does the “crusty” stage begin? Haven’t really gotten a lot lately and the only time my nipples actually did hurt was when the piercing was taking place. Should I expect any kind of pain later on or am I jus lucky?

• 56 Mandy // Jul 1, 2009 at 3:17 am

  Hey!!
  I have been contemplating getting my nipples pierced since I just recently got my tongue pierced! I am seriously debating doing it because I have been quite lucky with piercings my monroe was no problem, along with my navel and tongue! However, I do not have my Monroe anymore. I am just worried about scarring if I decide to take them out? Has anyone experienced this after taking nipple piercings out? And also, can you suggest a smaller gauge rather than a 14? Thats big to be going through such a small source! I am not a fan of the hoop rings and was also wondering if you can suggest the curved barbells?
  I’m actually kind of excited about getting them done! I may go tomorrow!
  Now, I have some tongue ring questions if anyone has had theirs done! I have had mine a little over a month now and I NEVER experienced one bit of pain with it, however, I have been staying sick with strep throat and sinus drainage down my throat! Could this be coorliated? I can taste infection at times and I was on antibotics and everything was fine and about 3 days after u finished my dosage the infection taste came back with discharge to go along with it! So I started antibotics again…same thing happens repeatidly! It has never once hurt or been sore. I think I am going to try a titanium bar and see if things are any different! I noticed more disharge when I tried a plastic bar and since then I have just had the origional bar they pierced it with in!
  Thanks!:)
  Any info would be greatly appreciated!

• 57 Curt // Jul 3, 2009 at 3:28 pm

  mera,

  Time will tell. Take care of them and you might get lucky.

  Mandy,

  You sure ask a lot of questions… For nipples, I wouldn’t go smaller than 14g. It’s not going to hurt any more than a smaller gauge. You need that girth to keep the piercing from migrating or ripping out. I don’t recommend a smaller gauge.

  As for your tongue piercing… It shouldn’t have any bearing on an infection. Antibiotics are bad little buggers and will eliminate the infection in the entire body. So you’re piercing is not affecting your illness. It’s the same reason you don’t need to change your toothbrush every time you’re sick.

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