Sight Gauge

What is this "firm" spot where my gauge used to be?

So I am attempting to join the Marine Corp and one of the requirements is that I have zero piercings and the holes be gone 100%. I had size 8 gauges in and I have taken them out. The left ear feels normal but the right ear has like a firm or maybe considered hard spot where the gauge used to be. I don't know if it was the tapers rubber band (thing that makes them stay on) our if I have some small infection. I believe it is the rubber band because it doesn't hurt or anything it is just annoying and won't close right for me to join the Marine Corp. How do I get the rubber band out, do I have to et back to the 8 size so I can just pull it out or can I just do it another way? I don't want to go to a doctor or anything I just want it gone. Is there a way to do it without regauging so I can continue allowing the ear holes to close? Thank you very much! I will give 5 stars to answer that works.

Public Comments

1. its most likely scar tissue but it should soften up over time