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Becky Jackson commented on Yo Kass' answer 10/21/2013

I've had my cartilage pierced for three years. I've always had a standard earring in,I put in a new thicker hoop and now my ear is very swollen and the swelling has spread to my neck and face. What's wrong with it and what do I do?

So I should just take it out and leave it to heal its self?

Becky Jackson thanked Yo Kass' answer 10/21/2013

I've had my cartilage pierced for three years. I've always had a standard earring in,I put in a new thicker hoop and now my ear is very swollen and the swelling has spread to my neck and face. What's wrong with it and what do I do?

Bad news. You need to take it out at once!

If the swelling has spread, this is likely a sign of infection. You don't want to mess around with infections around your head, neck and main arteries, as they could have serious consequences.

Unfortunately, it's bad news for your piercing too. Cartilage piercings are notoriously bad healers … Read more

Becky Jackson asked 10/21/2013

I've had my cartilage pierced for three years. I've always had a standard earring in,I put in a new thicker hoop and now my ear is very swollen and the swelling has spread to my neck and face. What's wrong with it and what do I do?