Okay, so, I decided to get barbell piercings in my ears. It was something I’d been thinking about for a while, and I finally just went for it. Here’s how it all went down.
First off, I did some research to find a reputable piercing place. I asked around, read reviews, and finally settled on a shop that had a good reputation. I called them up to book an appointment, and they were able to get me in the next day.
When I got to the shop, I was pretty nervous. I’d never had any piercings before, so this was all new to me. I filled out some paperwork and then talked to the piercer about what I wanted. She was really helpful and answered all my questions.
After we decided on the placement, she cleaned the area and marked where the piercings would go. She then had me take a few deep breaths before she did the actual piercing. It hurt more than I thought it would. I’d be lying if I said it didn’t. It was a sharp, intense pain, but it was over pretty quickly. After the needle went through, she inserted the barbells, which took a little bit of fiddling around.
Once the jewelry was in, she cleaned the area again and gave me some aftercare instructions. She told me to clean them twice a day with a saline solution and to avoid touching them as much as possible. I paid and left the shop.
The first few days were rough. My ears were sore and swollen, and it was hard to sleep on my side. But I followed the aftercare instructions religiously, and slowly but surely, they started to feel better. I made sure to clean them twice a day and I tried not to sleep on them as much as possible.
- Cleaned the piercings twice a day with saline solution.
- Avoided touching the piercings.
- Tried not to sleep on the piercings.
It’s been a few weeks now, and my piercings are almost completely healed. They don’t hurt anymore, and the swelling has gone down. I’m really happy with how they look, and I’m glad I finally took the plunge and got them done. This whole experience has definitely taught me a thing or two about pain tolerance and aftercare.
Overall, it was a pretty positive experience. Sure, it hurt a bit, and the aftercare was a bit of a hassle, but it was all worth it in the end. I love my new piercings, and I’m already thinking about what I want to get next. Maybe something a little more daring next time! Who knows?
