How long should my nipple bars be?
The piercer will look at the size of your nipple to determine how long the barbell needs to be, but as a general rule of thumb there should be about 1/8" of an inch on each side of the barbell. If the barbell is too tight it can “plug” the entering and exiting holes of the piercing, preventing draining and swelling.
What happens if my nipple bar is too short?
If the jewelry in your nipple piercing is too small and it is still healing, you should go back to the piercer and ask them to exchange it for a larger piece. Most piercers will use a larger piece of jewelry for the first 6–10 weeks, then give you the option to go in and switch it out for a smaller piece.
How do you know if nipple jewelry is too small?
A good sign that your nipple ring is too small is if it wants to stick straight out instead of lying flat against the body. Rings that are too tight will increase the stress on the piercing leading to migration, rejection, prolonged healing, and scarring.
Can I change the balls on my nipple piercing?
Good question, one that has a technical answer and a "right-thing-to-do" answer! Technically, yes, you can change the ends of any barbell at any time. ... What's more, depending on the new barbell ends, your piercing jewelry may change in weight or shape and could leave your new jewelry more prone to snags.