India, June 9 -- Piercings are a chic style statement now, with endless options to adorn your ear (or body) canvas, from dainty studs to chunky hoops. As much as it elevates your aesthetic, going for a piercing purely for its visual appeal while turning a blind eye to the risks and healing period can be dangerous. Moreover, those who have recently gotten a piercing often feel tempted to swap it out for a better-looking option, something that can potentially interfere with the healing process and lead to complications. It's important to know when your piercing is fully healed before you do any swaps.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Sahil Bali, Tattoo Artist at Devil'z Tattooz, unpacked the different stages of piercing healing and red f...