What should I do with a ripped 3rd lobe piercing? It is now a very low hole on my ear, if it rips through, will it heal? (photo)

July 16, 2015
Asked By:amandaaa13 in London, GB

I recently ripped my third, ironically 3 times. that happened it bled (which was alarming as I had never had a piercing bleed) for 5 - 10 minutes, and I cleaned it out with an antiseptic and rubbed it over with witch hazel before inserting a gold earring in. I then left it to heal, but cleaned it once daily. should I perhaps let it close over then re-pierce it? It is simply a very low hole, surrounded by visible knots/lumps of scar tissue. If I rip it again, it will simply rip clear of my ear.

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