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Fact or fiction: Getting your ears pierced really hurts

 
My mom said I could get my ears pierced when I turn 12, and my birthday is right around the corner. I’m really excited, but I’m starting to get nervous, too. Does getting your ears pierced hurt?

 

Most girls report that getting your ear lobe pierced is pretty painless. You’ll feel a sharp pinch for a few seconds, and your ears might be throbbing for a few hours after the fact, but it should not hurt. And so long as you take care of your new piercings, turning your posts and cleaning the hole daily with hydrogen peroxide, you should be able to ward of infection.

 

While some say that ear piercing guns are quicker and more painless than a sterile needle, there has been a lot of controversy lately over the safety of ear piercing guns because it’s impossible to sterilize them, and they also seem to have a high chance for mishaps. We recommend you avoid mall kiosks and opt for a professional piercing shop or reputable jewelry store, and if at all possible, have your piercing done with a sterilized, one-time-use needle rather than a piercing gun.  Pick hypoallergenic studs to minimize risk of your body reacting the metal earring, and listen to and follow the care directions you’re given!
 

BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 9/5/2012 12:46:00 PM

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i had a gun not a needle its better i think

by mibby1 on 9/11/2012 11:51:23 AM

 
 

well its not a pian or a pinch its more of a shock i had mine done a week and 1 day ago xxxxx

by mibby1 on 9/11/2012 11:47:36 AM

 
 

I got mine done at walmart with a piercing gun and the lady who did it did my ears uneven and the needle wasnt sterilized... i could tell cuz i got an ear infection and a blood clot in my ear and had to have surgery and even that didnt work Frown so yea definitely if u get them pierced get them done professionally unless u wanna get plastic surgery in the future if u ever wanna get them again :/

by callster2482 on 9/10/2012 9:13:49 PM

 
 

I got my ears pierced when I was 3 and a quarter, so I only remember a little, but I remember that I got them pierced at Bombay Jewelers, an Indian jewelry place, and it hurt a little when it was getting pierced, and it hurt a little bit later, but it's not too bad. just follow all the instructions they give you about not changing your earrings for some amount of time, and not wearing drop earrings for some other amount of time.

by jayjay927 on 9/10/2012 9:13:03 PM

 
 

i got mine pierced at the doctors when was eight and its not that bad just stay calm and you will just feel a little pinch it may hurt a little after but its not too bad, make sure to keep them clean and listen to all the directions given to you

by Kaycris on 9/9/2012 10:33:21 PM

 
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