Is it possible to re-pierce holes that have closed?

[sundog]

Specifically in your earlobe & if so, what is the best method?

[GingerSnaps]

1. My holes are closed

I was wondering the same thing let me know when you find out.

[jeff30997]

2. The best method?

Use a BB gun.:)

[Guy Fawkes]

3. sure...

best method? Using a sterolized hollow needle.

[LincolnMcGrath]

4. How long have you been married to her?

OOOOOHHH Ear holes.




Nevermind

[sundog]

7. baaaaaaaad joke

shame on you! :7

[guitar man]

8. Beat me to it!

I was going to suggest a dozen roses, expensive champagne and a bubble bath surrounded by lots of scented candles with some Marvin Gaye on the stereo. That's what my woman is getting when she gets home tomorrow night. Shhhh!!! don't tell her.

[liontamer]

5. I think you're supposed to avoid piercing in the same place

It is difficult to heal from cutting through scar tissue

[sundog]

6. That was what I was concerned about

& welcome to DU :hi:

[liontamer]

9. thanks for the welcome

piercing a little bit away should be fine though.

[wolfgirl]

10. Yes

you can re-pierce, after 20 years, if I leave my earrings out for over a week, the holes start closing up. I've had them re-pierced twice. It is a bit more painful through the scar tissue....

[Misunderestimator]

13. Wow!... I have gone at least a year I think without wearing earrings in...

the past and have never had to re-pierce the lobes. I guess I won't do that again.

[Skittles]

11. I'll never understand why people want to poke holes in their ears

I know I'm in the extreme minority but I just don't get it.

[sundog]

12. I'm in the mood for some pain

[Misunderestimator]

14. Then I guess you don't understand tattoos either... here's mine:

Don't you love the way the photographer got it so it's looking at you? Bwaaahaaaaaaa :D

[sundog]

15. Meow!

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

16. Funny the film reversed

but he really did get it great in both shots (I am assuming these are from the recent pics, yes? ...btw...I wanna bite his nose :-) )

On edit...nevermind the film didn't reverse...it's the way you cropped the pic....*sitting here looking at original...over and over :D )

[Misunderestimator]

17. LOL... aw... yes they were from two weeks ago...

you are too sweet... :loveya:

[arwalden]

18. Nice Ass! ... Or Is That Your Boob?

:hi:

[Misunderestimator]

20. LOL... you Ass! It's my shoulder blade. Wanna see it again?

[arwalden]

21. I'm Lovin' The Hair... Fierce!!!

Sassy and flirty. I'm thinking it's got Tina Turner attitude thing going on.

-- Allen

[Misunderestimator]

22. That's my fresh-out-of-the-shower, towel-dried look...

With a little "product" of course. Thanks! :)

[sundog]

24. yeah, mis... you look very model-esque

You're drivin the lounge crazy ya know :wow:

[Misunderestimator]

26. Thanks, sundog...

:)

On edit... not sure about the crazy thing, but I sure am pissing all over it :D

[lil-petunia]

19. And here I thought it's a science question. black holes

and all.

damn.

you guys got me all excited and see what happened?

[Atlas Mugged]

23. Mine never healed shut

My right ear lobe is pierced and I can still put an stud in it if I choose - which I don't. I had it pierced (by some drunken, stoned friends - the ONLY way) when I was 15 and I'm 51 now. I quit wearing studs, or whatever, many years ago, but I occasionally check it - and the holes still there. No, it's not gaping or anything, you can't even see it. My philosophy is, when kids in the 'burbs start doing it - it's OVER. And most older men look just plain stupid with pierced ears. Especially certain newscasters who shall remain nameless.

[jonnyblitz]

25. and then some holes don't seem to close ever..

I have about 20 piercings( give or take) and, depending on the location, some seem to never close and some start closing as soon as the jewelry is removed but I have had my septum repierced 3 times. I have been told if you repierce too many times in the same spot that scar tissue will eventually make it more difficult.