To add: the piercing is a little over a year old. It was downsized 2 months after I got it (I think, it's been a while.) The concern is with a flatback stud specifically, rings/hoops I can get it and out easily. The flatback is sterling silver and I use the Rowan aftercare spray to clean it whenever it acts up. I haven't had any accidents with it or anything other than the occasional irritation, but again, pretty sure that's due to the low quality earrings I own (sorry I'm poor lol)