1) Leannanana = not a mess. I'm especially not buying it since you posted a picture of yourself ;D. 2) Roger is a cutie 3) Can I PLEASE have a capybara?!?

 I wouldn't be surprised if it's sore for a few days. It sounds like you were careful and went slowly, so I highly doubt there will be any issues with keeping it in (I don't think you did any serious damage). Do a soak or two and try not to mess with it ;D.

 I'm so proud! How did it go?

 2g should be no problem though...

 It took me two tries to get my helix to 14g (dead stretched both). I put the jewelry in and it looked great but wouldn't stop hurting and feeling pinchy (for a few weeks). I eventually put a 16g barbell back in for a few weeks, tried the 14g again, and it's been fine ever since. So...I guess the point is that if it doesn't work ...

 Off of the BAF homepage there's a link to shop reviews...check out some of those, since it would stand to reason that a good tattoo artist can do awesome work in any color ink...right?

[quote user="AmandaLush"] cartilage- a peace-sign fronted, ionized barbell (it's the comfiest thing to sleep with in- since it isnt healed)[/quote] anodized? I'm wearing GWS cobalt colorfronts with silver glittery nail polish on them

 Very hot...looks awesome!

[quote user="FallenVamphyre"]  Would microdermals or skindivers work on the chin? You could try that instead of a surface bar for better luck. [/quote]  I was wondering the same thing...I wonder if micros might increase the longevity esp since I think the area moves too much for a bar to be successful.

 Could be either (or neither). Only way to try to find out is to change something, like trying clear silicone o-rings. Or you could just avoid acrylic altogether (and use clear o-rings with other stuff) since there are much better materials out there for jewelry. I'd put some glass/titanium/stainless steel in them to let them heal, though, ...