You know those massive pimples that you get under your skin? The ones that are too deep under the surface to squeeze, and hurt a lot when you try? I had one of those this morning; it was like there was a pea under the skin of my chin.
So anyway, armed with a bottle of Dettol and a very sharp pin, I set out to burst that motherfucker into oblivion. Twenty minutes, a sink full of blood, and a bit of pain later, I managed to get some puss out, but somehow I couldn’t burst the pimple, irrespective of the fact that I poked the pin all the way through. Multiple times. I love popping pimples, so I thought it would be a goldmine..!
In hindsight, it probably wasn’t the best idea, but I was going out to a ~social gathering~ and didn’t really need it to be visible, although I’ve realised that if I don’t mention stuff, then people don’t notice it anyway.
Focus question: Have you ever attempted “home surgery”?
No. I’ve never attempted “home surgery” because I know that I’ll be able to screw up no matter how careful I am.
I hope you don’t get an infection and also scarring!
Never tried it, but that’s cause I’d be deathly afraid I end up jabbing myself in the eye or something (I’m pretty klutzy). I hate under the skin pimples; they are the absolute worst. I hope that there isn’t any scarring for you from this one!
I do that with needles at the slightest hint of a spot, hehe. My best one was a huge zit (possible infected hair follicle?) in my armpit – exploded masses of thick yellow goop everywhere.
I’m such a gross cow XD
I HATE those kinds of pimples. I usually just let them be and they go away after a week or so. :P Wouldn’t try “home surgery”, I’d be too afraid of poking my eye out.
For what it’s worth, I didn’t notice anything?
…to be fair though, I was so blinded by the end I don’t think I would have noticed anything. :P
Those kind of pimples are the worst! You can’t pop them and they hurt like hell! I like popping pimples too. Glad to hear I’m not the only one. :P
Am I the only person who finds this entry gross? :p I feel like I’m the abnormal one here…
@Kristine @Manda: I don’t think scarring will be something to worry about; I do have a small mark from where the pin went in, but I don’t think that will be lasting/noticeable. As for infections, I have been/am being liberal with Dettol, so hopefully that will deter any infections.
@Jem: Ahaha, the oozier/more explode-y the better, in my opinion.
@Amanda: Awesome. I guess it makes sense that I notice my own bodily issues more than anyone else would.
@Meg: You need to jump on the pimple-popping bandwagon :P It’s fun and rewarding.
Ya I tried that once…in a not so public spot.. ended up with Staph and had to have surgery! Won’t be doing that again.
I’ve never done home surgery. I’ve actually never had one of those pimples you’ve described. Sounds incredibly painful. I guess I should consider myself lucky, then. I’m too much of a pansy to attempt home surgery!
I love popping pimples…I hate those ones which are called ‘blind spots’. My boyfriend used to get the occasional HUGE zit and he used to save them for me so I could pop them :p