BamaTanya Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I didn't have my ears pierced until I was 44 and my mother never did, so you will understand my ignorance. Babies' and toddlers' earlobes grow. A lot. If someone had his/her ears pierced at a very young age, does the piercing stay in the same spot symmetrically as he/she grows? I hear of people who have let their piercings grow over or have them redone. I know there are infections and sensitivities and preferences that would lead them to do so. But are they ever thinking, "that hole isn't where I want it to be anymore"? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 The middle of the earlobe is generally going to still be the middle of the earlobe but since a baby's earlobe is so tiny, it's usually a little farther away from the face than the middle. Yes, you can tell on some people. I don't think most people regret it, though. I can't speak for the grown women who were pierced as babies, since I'm not one, but I have pierced many, many ears, and many of them were 2nd or 3rd holes (because that was popular back when I used to work at that cheap little jewelry store!) and I would ask when the first hole was pierced, so I've had hundreds of conversations about earring hole placement LOL :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Yes, there's a special way to do it that takes growth into account. We've never had problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I had my ears pierced as an infant and my holes aren't asymmetrical or anything. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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