Alternatively , a gold stud or wire earring may be directly inserted into the fresh piercing as the initial retaining device .
Sewing thread may be drawn through the piercing and tied , as a device for keeping the piercing open during the healing process .
A gold stud or wire earring may be directly inserted into the fresh piercing as the initial retaining device .
Sewing thread may be drawn through the piercing and tied , as a device for keeping the piercing open during the healing process .