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Re-Piercing: When and How to Safely Get Pierced Again
Oct
Maybe your old piercing closed up. Maybe it wasn’t done quite right the first time. Or maybe you’re just ready for a fresh start with better jewelry and expert care. Whatever your reason, re-piercing is a safe and empowering way to reclaim your style — and at Identity Body Piercing, we’re here to help you do it the right way.
What Is a Re-Pierce?
A re-pierce is when we create a new piercing in the same general area as a previous one. This could be an ear lobe, nostril, or navel that’s closed over time, or a piercing that was placed incorrectly, healed poorly, or simply didn’t suit your anatomy.
Why Piercings Close
Piercings can close for a few reasons — removing jewelry too soon, trauma or irritation, improper aftercare, or simply letting it go unused for a while. Even well-healed piercings can begin to shrink or close if jewelry isn’t worn consistently.
When It’s Safe to Re-Pierce
Our piercers will evaluate the area to make sure your tissue is fully healed and healthy before re-piercing. Typically:
- Completely closed piercings can often be safely redone.
- Partially open piercings might need slight adjustment or a new placement nearby.
- Scar tissue or keloid-prone areas require a little more care and professional assessment.
If there’s still any tenderness, discoloration, or raised tissue from your previous piercing, we’ll recommend waiting a bit longer to prevent complications.
Sometimes We Can Reopen It Instead 👏
Not every closed piercing needs to be fully re-pierced! In some cases, if the channel has only closed on the surface, our piercers can gently reopen it using a sterile taper — a smooth, conical tool designed to guide jewelry back through the existing piercing.
This is only possible if:
- The piercing hasn’t completely sealed shut.
- The tissue feels soft, not scarred or painful.
- There’s no sign of infection or irritation.
Our team will always assess the area first to ensure this approach is safe. If it’s possible, reopening with a taper can be a quick, low-discomfort alternative to a full re-pierce — and your jewelry can often be reinserted the same day.
The Identity Approach 🐝
At Identity Body Piercing, every re-pierce or reopening starts with a consultation. Our team will:
- Examine the area to find the best placement and angle.
- Determine whether it’s better to reopen or re-pierce.
- Ensure old scar tissue doesn’t interfere with healing.
- Walk you through your options for high-quality, implant-grade jewelry from brands like BVLA, Buddha Jewelry, Tawapa, Anatometal, Neometal, Moll Doll Designs, and more.
- Provide clear aftercare instructions to promote healthy healing.
Our APP-member piercers use sterile, single-use needles — never piercing guns — and take the time to ensure your experience is as comfortable, clean, and confidence-boosting as possible.
Why People Love Re-Piercing
Re-piercing can feel like a fresh start. Many clients love it because it’s:
💫 A chance to correct a crooked or uneven placement.
💫 An upgrade from mall piercings to professional-level jewelry and care.
💫 A personal way to reclaim a part of your self-expression.
Ready to Reclaim Your Piercing?
Whether it’s an earlobe that closed years ago or a nostril piercing you’re ready to revive, our piercers at Identity Body Piercing will guide you every step of the way.
✨ We’re open everyday from 12PM – 9PM. Book online or walk in daily from 12–8 PM at our Wicker Park or Roscoe Village studios.