Lip ring help pls

[Charlie]

I got a lip ring, with a ball. And i got a new one, which i want to replace my old one with. But i cant get my old one off, any suggestions?

I tried turning the ball, but it just turns and nothing happens. I tried pulling the top and bottom, still nothing but pain.

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP

[Many]

Idk, aint got my lip done, but like, keep trying, dont do anything dumb, or you will have no lips, err, try pushing it in?
:p

[HUGECOOL]

Push the ring back and pull the ball forward at the same time.

[Charlie]

Push the ring back and pull the ball forward at the same time.

I'll try that.

OMG. Nothing is working, i'm in pain and i want it to goo. Someone help me

[FlyingJesus]

When did you get it pierced? If it's still hurting when you move it then it probably isn't ready to be changed. You have to be patient or you could end up with it closing up (can happen within seconds) or it could get "blowout", which you really don't want.

[Rizla]

Er.. blowout?

[Charlie]

I've had it pierced for like a year now. It hurts cause im trying to take it off.

[FlyingJesus]

Blowout is where you get buildup of fluids under the piercing where it's trying to heal (agitated by moving a piece of jewellery that doesn't want to be moved) and it can make bits like.. lumps. Not pretty, and they have to be cut/frozen off.

[Rizla]

which you really don't want.

I agree

[HUGECOOL]

.. go to the hospital? They'll most likely cut it off.