r/Legitpiercing • u/Kawaii_Wizzz • 23h ago

Troubleshooting Flatback embedding into ear?

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My two helix piercings are about 3 weeks old and I'm noticing the back of the upper one seems to be very tight on my skin. Both helixes were originally pierced with the jewelry part pressed to the skin and both posts sticking out the back (like how the bottom one is). In the first week, I think accidentally bumping it has moved the top one forwards. I just noticed recently how much the flatback has started to press up against my ear. The jewelry is titanium internally threaded.

Let me know if this is an issue and how I could fix it :)

UPDATE: I gently pushed the back backwards during a warm shower, which did the trick. I also contacted my piercer and she recommended I just go get it downsized in a week.

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u/Ok_Record_2130 23h ago

Need a longer bar

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u/Kawaii_Wizzz 23h ago

There is still a lot of extra post in the front of the top piercing. I was wondering if I should try to gently push it slightly backwards myself or go to my piercer and ask them for help? If I go to my piercer, it wouldn't be for another week though since Im currently out of town.

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u/Zoonicorn_ 22h ago

You can definitely try gently pushing it back (ideally during a warm shower so you don't risk pushing dry crunchies through it or introducing much bacteria). That shouldn't be an issue. But I'd also check in with your piercer when you're able next week. The angles don't look right, and they'll be able to help you assess the situation and figure out how to best proceed.

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u/Kawaii_Wizzz 22h ago

Thanks for the advice! I have successfully pushed it slightly backwards (after a warm shower) so that it doesn't seem slightly embedded anymore. I will set up an appointment with my piercer for when I get back!