What is a post-downsize appointment?Updated 4 months ago
Taking care of your new needle piercing is easy! For the first 3 weeks (for lobe piercings) or 8 weeks (for cartilage piercings) you should clean your piercing(s) with Rowan Advanced Cleansing Solution spray and return in approximately 30 days for a Rowan Nurse evaluation. Your nurse can help you determine if your post needs to be downsized.
What is a downsize? When you first get pierced, your nurse will pierce you with an extra-long piercing post. It's normal for ears to swell after they've been pierced, and having a longer post in place will keep your piercing safe from becoming embedded. Once this swelling is no longer there and the ear returns to normal, your post can be switched to a shorter one - this is what we call a downsize.
How do I know if my post needs to be downsized? If you’re experiencing any of the following your post may need to be downsized.
Irritation - Longer posts can create irritation leading to friction bumps if left in too long. If you're prone to developing piercing bumps you should have your new piercing downsized approximately 30 days after piercing.
Irritation - Longer posts can create irritation leading to friction bumps if left in too long. If you're prone to developing piercing bumps you should have your new piercing downsized approximately 30 days after piercing.
Snagging on clothes and hair - Not only is this super uncomfortable, but accidental snags can cause damage to your piercing and potentially lead to piercing bumps and swelling.
Discomfort - Sometimes the longer post can create discomfort when left in for a long time or may lead to a piercing "dropping" and healing at an angle.
Aesthetics - If you don't like the look of a longer post we are happy to downsize it for one that fits your ear anatomy.
If you're not experiencing any of these issues (or you were pierced with a device earring) then you're okay to continue wearing your original post. When you're ready to change your flat back visit us in a studio to see all our new styles!
If needed, downsizing your post costs $25 per piercing with titanium post and $45 per piercing with 14k Gold post. You keep the front of your original flat-back jewelry and we swap out the backing! You can book a post-downsize appointment Monday - Friday here.* If you were visiting a Rowan Studio location from afar and cannot return to us we recommend consulting with a local piercing studio after 30 days.
*This appointment is recommended but not required. A post-downsize appointment is not necessary for a device piercing.