Originally Posted by GSRchick714

I'd be afraid mine would never close up/shrink down. My earlobes NEVER close....and I don't think my navel ever will either :dunno:

I've read that cartilage piercings may close on the surface, but the hole always remains in the cartilage...so I guess I have my nose and ear cartilage for life

My dad had his ear pierced in the army at 18....took it out before getting married at 23. Now he's 50 and can still put an earring in.