Okay, I’ve wanted a lip piercing for quite a while now and I’ve almost made the decision to just go for it, but I have one question. When the ring is removed, how noticeable is the hole? Is it as noticeable as an ear piercing? Is it as big? I’m sure while it is healing it will be red and all, but what about afterwords?

I had my nose pierced about two months ago. My summer job doesn’t allow me to have facial piercings, and will also require me to work 8-12 hours shifts, 5 days a week. A few weeks ago, I knocked the piercing out while showering and had to replace the ring. In the 5 hours I was ring-less, the hole healed itself slightly and had to be re-pierced. It hurt so bad I cried.
My question is- is there a way to keep a nose piercing from closing? Or is there an undetectable spacer I can use to hold the hole’s place while I’m working?
I love my piercing and I’d hate to lose it.
Any advice?