Why is my piercing sinking!?

Can I go swimming after a fresh piercing?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [BodyCandy]( Free Shipping on Orders of $24.99 or more [img]  Free Shipping on Orders of $24.99 or more [BELLY]( [NIPPLE]( [INDUSTRIAL]( [TRAGUS]( [NOSE]( [DAITH]( [SEPTUM]( [Dear Alley - Vol 1/Issue 20]( Why is my piercing sinking!? [Dear Alley] Alley S. BodyCandy's pierced pro & fashion forward diva DEAR ALLEY: Why is the top ball of my piercing sinking into the hole? - Lizbeth  ALLEY: Hey Lizbeth! When stuff like this happens to a piercing, it can be scary. I am not a professional piercer, so I am going to recommend that you talk to a pro when you get a chance - but I can still suggest a few reasons your ball might be sinking in. There are a few factors to your question - where is your piercing? Is the piercing new, or have you had it for a while? All of these factors are important when figuring out why your piercing is acting strangely. If it's a new piercing, you are more than likely experiencing some swelling. If this is the case, the piece of jewelry you were pierced with may be too short. This is another good reason to head back to your piercer - they can replace the jewelry with something longer that will allow you to heal. A few other things: occasionally, a sign of piercing rejection is the hole of the piercing site growing larger. Did you sleep on your mod or snag your piercings while changing? Is your weight currently fluctuating? Weight gain can have a negative effect on piercings, putting extra pressure on areas that weren't stressed before. Either way, I think it's time to head back to your piercer for an in-person consult. Good luck!  Love, Alley Your BONUS Coupon - 25% Off Use Code: VOCABULARY Valid Today Only! [Shop Now!]( Can I go swimming after a fresh piercing? DEAR ALLEY: I just got my belly pierced and was wondering if its okay to go swimming? This also goes for any piercing I plan on getting in the future... Thanks! - Briana  ALLEY: Hey Briana! Unfortunately, the answer is no - it's not a good idea to go swimming with a new piercing! With an ear/nose/lip piercing, you can just keep your head above water... With belly or nipple rings, it's a little tricker. Remember that a fresh piercing is... [Read more 👉]( Will my ear jewelry get in the way of my beauty routine? DEAR ALLEY: I’m looking to professionally get my hair bleached and dyed in a week or so. I got my inner conch piercing about 6 weeks ago. What can I do to make sure the bleach stays off the piercing? Thanks! - Kenzie  ALLEY: Hey Kenzie! This is a great question! This one mostly comes down to communication. First and foremost, let your hairdresser know right away and make it a point to physically point out your conch piercing. Most hairdressers will... [Read more 👉]( [Check out what’s new @ BodyCandy.com]( Don't forget Your 25% Off Coupon Use Code: VOCABULARY Valid Today Only! [Shop Now!]( [Ask Alley]( Have a question you'd like to have answered? You all know her, you all love her! Now, you get to ask Alley all of your piercing, tattoo, or general lifestyle questions and you may get it answered in our latest segment Dear Alley every Saturday. Do you have a question for Alley? Submit it to [DearAlley@bodycandy.com](mailto:DearAlley@bodycandy.com?subject=Dear%20Alley%20Question) for your chance to get featured! Thanks so much! *Disclaimer: Body Candy is only here to give you fun and helpful advice and information when it comes to getting pierced. Always consult a professional piercer to make sure a new piercing is right for you! [BELLY RINGS]( [NIPPLE RINGS]( [INDUSTRIAL]( [TRAGUS]( [NOSE RINGS]( [DAITH]( [SEPTUM]( [TONGUE RINGS]( [LABRET]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Snapchat](  [Tik Tok](  [YouTube]( *Coupons not valid on previous purchases, 14K Gold items, gift cards or BodyCandy Monthly Club subscriptions. Other exclusions may apply. Prices and products displayed subject to change. One coupon code per person per order. Questions or comments? Contact Us at sales@bodycandy.com Monday through Friday 9am-5pm EST Update email preferences: [Manage Preferences]( No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](. Body Candy Body Jewelry 130 Pineview Dr Amherst, NY 14228