### Human:\nwill my cartilage piercing close up if i have had it for 3 weeks and i take it out for an hour for volleyball games?\n\n### Assistant: most helpful answer it should not close in an hour but it may be a bit challenging for you to re-insert the earring again. even an hour later. keep your hands very clean clean the piercing and observe closely for infection. cartilage piercings are notorious for getting infected.