The tongue heals faster than most other body parts, so when you remove the piercing the whole will start to close within a few hours. That being said, once it's closed you may have a small indentation in your tongue if you've had the piercing for a few years. The longer you have it, the more likely it is to scar.

Piercing sources here in columbia tell me that the tongue piercing does produce permanent changes in the tongue, but that the hole will definitely close up and does so relatively quickly. The new tissue will be scar tissue but will not be readily noticeable.

How long until i can change my jewelry? Wait at least six months. Nostril piercings are not very forgiving if you try to change the jewelry too soon. Not waiting long enough could result in irritation, a tear to the piercing channel, scarring, an increased risk of infection, or difficulty reinserting the jewelry.

If your piercing hurts after changing your jewelry, make sure your jewelry fits correctly. This pain may occur for a number of reasons. You might be allergic to the metal. (instead, switch to something like titanium, 14k gold, or platinum.

Do nose piercings hurt? Nose piercings will likely sting a little more than when you got your first earlobe piercing at claire's. But it shouldn't feel unbearable: many people rate nose piercings as a 3 or 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.

Applying a warm compress to the outside of the piercing may help minimize irritation, decrease swelling, and alleviate pain.

You definitely can get a hoop put in first, but some piercers may prefer to fit you with a stud that doesn't wiggle around as much during healing and cause irritation. Your best bet is to discuss your options with your piercer when you're selecting jewelry.

• It stops hurting – piercings are often only tender to touch, or if they are knocked, in the first couple of weeks
• I can change my jewellery – as a general rule jewellery should not be changed for the first 3 months
• It looks good – most piercings look pretty good from the outset

Pain tolerance varies, but generally your will hurt more than your lobes as it is less fleshy,” says freed. Cartilage tissue is denser, which can require more force to pierce through, resulting in a bit more pain. But the pain is temporary, and your beautiful new piercing is forever.

Grab the jewelry by ring with the index and thumb of one hand. Grab the bead or ball with the index and thumb of the other hand. Pull and apply force in opposite directions causing the tension that the ring has on the ball or bead to break. Once the ball or bead is free, rotate the jewelry out.

You should wait at least three-to-six months before changing your cartilage piercing jewelry. This gives your piercing time to heal and reduces the risk of infection. You may be able to change your jewelry sooner if your piercing is fully healed and you're careful.

People commonly choose hoops or studs for nostril piercings. At first many piercing parlours will advise that a stud is worn in the nostril until it heals, and after that, it can be safely swapped out for a hoop. Septum piercings are often fitted with hoops or horseshoes, but sometimes people opt for a bar.

• Genital piercing. Your genitals are among the most nerve-dense areas on your body
• Nipple piercing pain level. The nipple is another commonly pierced area that's pretty sensitive
• Nose piercing pain level
• Dermal piercing pain

Don't engage in any kissing or oral sex for at least 3 weeks after the piercing. Stop yourself picking at any scabs that form as they prevent bacteria from entering the body and causing infection. Picking them will also cause unnecessary bleeding so it is best to wait for them to fall away naturally.

When you first get your nose pierced, your two best options for starter nose rings are studs and actual hoops. Hoops, like captive rings, are a good option because they're unlikely to put pressure on your nostril if it swells during the healing process.

There is no right or wrong side of the nose to get a piercing, it is up to you. A good idea is to pick your best 'selfie side' of your face whether that be the left or right side.