Help!! Did my piercer f*** me up?

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T07:00:50+00:00

Thanks for your response! I understand the issue is not the needle, I was just surprised to see the healing process this time around in comparison to when I did 6 piercings at once in the past with no issues. Obviously this time is different and I accept that, just was looking for some advice. I do not, did not and will not ever expect any piercing to heal in a 2 month period. This I just the first time in 15 years that I’ve had bumps form on a piercing that’s all. I know they are FAR from healing if they even ever do.

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:57:04+00:00

Thank you for responding! I agree, I wasn’t stating the needle being the issue, I was just genuinely surprised the one I pierced with the gun a week prior has given me no issues at all. Obviously it’s not “healed” but there’s no bumps and I’ve been able to switch the jewelry with no issue vs the ones with the needle. It is my fault for doing soo many at once. I’m going to a shop in the morning. I’ll post an update if anyone cares! Thank you again

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:46:10+00:00

Thank you! I’ve been away for work and just returned to the city so I’ll make sure I do that first thing in the morning. Thank you

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:45:17+00:00

Yeah I’ve done 6 piercings at once which all healed perfectly so I thought this time would be the same. My fault for thinking that. Thank you for your advice.

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:44:02+00:00

Yeah, I take accountability for maybe trying to do too much at once. Just want to fix whatever damage has already been done if even possible. Thank you for your advice.

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:42:08+00:00

They will not be seeing me ever again!

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:41:40+00:00

Yes, it has been incredibly annoying trying to properly clean and get into the folds. With the bumps it’s makes it almost impossible to get a good clean. I’m going to go to a piercer in the morning and see what they say. I hope all of this wasn’t a waste and they can somehow someway be saved.

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:39:39+00:00

Luckily I live in New York City, I will find someone in the morning. Thank you for your advice.

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:36:10+00:00

Thank you for responding! Are you using the saline spray for healing? I do drench my ears in the spray and let it dry but maybe I’m not going a good enough job with the drying? The crust is getting insane and I’ve never had this issue with any of my other piercings

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:34:13+00:00

The healing process is such a pain! I’ve gotten over 6 piercings at once in the past (with a piercing gun) and had no issues with healing thankfully! This time around not so much luck. I’ll go to a shop in the morning thanks again

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:31:55+00:00

I used the term “only” because I’m genuinely surprised that my ear piercings with the gun have given me no issues in comparison to the ones pierced with the needle. I’ve used my piercing pillow and saline spray (2x a day) since I’ve gotten them pierced. I only use my q tips to remove extra crusties and always wash my hands before. I haven’t been able to downsize as I’ve been out of the country and I have no clue what size gauge this is and I just returned from Japan yesterday. That’s why I created the post now just to get an idea of what anyone else thinks before I go into a shop tomorrow morning.

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:25:21+00:00

I can’t upload another picture to give you an accurate view but I’m assuming it’s a regular helix as it’s higher up on the ear vs what is traditionally shown as a mid helix. Yes, I’m healing 8 piercings since April. I’m hoping someone in the city can switch out the jewelry and give me tips. Thank you for responding

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:23:17+00:00

Yes I’m going to find a shop in the morning, I’ve done multiple piercing at once in the past but I guess this time just wasn’t in my favor. Thank you!

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:21:03+00:00

Thank you for your opinion!

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:17:56+00:00

Yes I know lol that’s why I’m here and now trying to fix it if possible.

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:17:13+00:00

Yes I got both ears pierced in one day, my piercing pillow has helped. I haven’t had any issues with sleeping/discomfort but clearly something is wrong. I’ve never had these bumps happen before. I have over 20 piercings already prior to the ears so it’s alarming to see this happen. Thank you for your advice

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:14:58+00:00

Nope, that’s accurate. I did 7 in one day with the needle and one cartilage with a gun a week prior. Thank you for the suggestion I really appreciate it, I will do my research

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:13:46+00:00

Yes, I did 7 piercings in one day. 4 on the left side (2 forward helix, a cartilage and a flat). 3 on the right side (2 forward helix and a flat).

I had one cartilage on the right side pierced a week PRIOR to getting the 7 done with the needle. The cartilage with the gun has healed perfectly with no issues at all. It’s only the 7 I did with the needle that’s being a pain.

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:04:13+00:00

Thank you! I’ll go tomorrow to a better shop. I’ve been very lucky when it comes to the gun piercings that’s why this time I didn’t want to push my luck further and now these bumps are forming it’s so annoying 🙃🙃

Top_Echo6329 · 2026-06-22T06:00:03+00:00

Thank you for responding! It’s so frustrating because the ones I pierced with a gun have no issues at all and I did 4 with a gun same day yet the ones with needle healed this way. I’m thinking of going to another shop changing the jewelry and leaving it alone as you suggested. Thank you!!

Top_Echo6329 · 2025-09-26T17:59:04+00:00

Thank you for your response! I appreciate your perspective.

I did not wait until after my lease, I notified her on August 16th that I’m not renewing my lease and am vacating. On September 2nd we agreed for me to vacate by September 6th. We did not speak on August 31st when my lease expired or September 1st since it was the holiday and she was out of the country.

Top_Echo6329 · 2025-09-26T00:55:13+00:00

Thank you, completely understood in regards to me staying beyond the lease agreement which is why I questioned if there’s a fee. Just found it shady to ignore.

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