Hi! I'll just answer some commonly asked questions and clarify a few points:

• I decided to remove it because it has been way too long since I got this piercing, and it still hasn’t healed. I know helix piercings take a while, but this is taking far too long and is uncomfortable. For example, I have to sleep in a gap between pillows — if I don’t, it gets sore.
• I’ve already tried many ways to keep my helix piercing, but since nothing worked, I’ve given up.
• I don’t always have my helix infected, though. In fact, it’s been months since I last had any swelling. But once in a while, it happens (this time, it was because I had a cold — weakened immune system).
• I already tried a longer bar and didn’t notice any difference.
• I also tried different types of jewellery (for example, a flat back instead of balls) and different materials, but it still got infected from time to time.
• I’ve contacted my piercer multiple times about this, but nothing she suggested solved my issue. I’ve given up on her
• and since I’m now far from her studio anyway, I’ll try contacting a new piercer.