03/06/2026
☀️Summer is coming. And I already know what's going to happen.
Someone is going to book a piercing the week before their holiday, get on a plane, and wonder why their ear is swollen to the brim.
❗️So let's talk about it — because this stuff actually matters.
The first 2 to 3 weeks after a fresh piercing are the most vulnerable. Your body is still building a barrier around the jewelry. During this window, infection risk is real and it can go bad quickly.
❗️Here's what most people don't think about:
Flying with a fresh piercing causes extra swelling. If your piercing swells to the full length of the jewelry stem, your body will literally create an infection to release the pressure. That's not a maybe. That's biology.
Add sea water, chlorine, dirty water, bacteria, sun cream — and you have a perfect storm for a healing piercing to go wrong.
So the honest advice is simple: plan your piercing at least 4 to 6 weeks before you leave.
Or just wait until you're back. That's genuinely the safest option.
❗️Already healed? Pack your NeilMed, rinse after the sea, and enjoy every second. You're fine.
‼️PS: If you picked up a spur of the moment little piercing somewhere on a beautiful island — I get it. Come see me when you're back if something feels off. We've all been there.
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