My recent piercing experience here was absolutely dreadful and excruciating. I had three piercings done a week ago - two third lobes and one helix, which was new to me. Initially, everything seemed fine, but by the second day, I was in severe pain with my helix throbbing and stabbing relentlessly. The pain persisted, and my ear swelled up, leading to sleepless nights. After suspecting an infection, I discovered online that others had similar issues due to the piercing bar being too short. Despite my efforts to clean and soak it, the problem persisted. I had to seek another piercer at my own cost, who revealed that the earring was too tight, causing my ear to swell and the hole to be crooked. Eventually, the piercing had to be removed, and my ear had to be drained of infected pus by a doctor. The other lobe piercings also caused pain and swelling, prompting me to replace them at my expense. The original earrings were too snug, indicating that the thickness of my ears should have been considered beforehand. Although I received a refund promptly, I felt compelled to share my experience to prevent others from going through the same ordeal.