Piercing question help?

Question

Okay I want to switch out my cartilage posts (that they were pierced with) for new earrings. But I don't know what size. It was pierced with a gun (I know thats bad). She asked me if I wanted the thicker or thinner posts (she said the thinner posts were used to pierce babies)

Please anyone know what size earring I should put in?

Also I've heard people say wait 3 weeks, wait a year, wait 6 months. How long did you wait?

Answer 1

it was probably pierced with 18 gauge. you need to stick with that size. upon initial piercing of cartilage do not remove for 8-12 weeks. preferably 12 weeks. b/c the cartilage is a type of bone, it takes longer to heal. you need to leave a post in that hole for at least a year or it will close up and it closes fast. you can change out after 12 weeks but don't leave out for more than a few minutes. mine closed up after 1/2 hour with no hope of pushing that earring through. go to a professional piercer (tat/piercing shop) and have someone look at it. they'll help you get done what you need and give you an idea of what size will work for you.  

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

Wait 6 weeks and use a normal sized earring.  

Answer 4

wait at least six weeks. It is probably a 18 or 16 gauge.