I just got my cartilage pierced; but i have a question.?

Question

so i just got my cartilage pierced yesterday. (the top of my ear for those that done know.) and i want to change it to a ring before school starts. right now it is a stud. and i wanted to change it in three weeks.

even though the person said 8 weeks. i know a big difference buttt.. if i cleaned the ring with the solution sutff she gave me, and then quickly put it in; would it do anything?? cause i really want a ring before school starts since u can hardly see the stud..

Answer 1

it wouldnt really change much. your ear just might be more sensative with the ring in. you could wear the ring during the day but i wouldn't sleep with it in for a while.  

Answer 2

it took me over a year to get a ring up in my cartilage. you can try it, but your hole will get smaller and it will curve!! then you can never get another stud in it. i cleaned mine with the solution twice a day and it still hurt. your better off just to wait!!

Answer 3

The stud lets the hole heal in a bigger size. If you use the ring the hole will heal smaller and you won't be able to use a stud later if you want to because the hole will be too small.

Answer 4

You're not supposed to change it until 8-12 wks. I changed mine at 4 weeks and it got infected, it was horrible. I almost started developing a keloid, which is a disgusting red bump that stays there for about 4 months. I suggest you don't change it, just to be safe.