Lucky for me I have long hair.
I don't know if you've seen these before, but there are silicone flesh tone plugs for once your ears have healed :
https://www.kingsbodyjewelry.com/kaossoftwearfleshtoneskinhiderplugs10gauge-1inch.aspx
My friends have them in 1/2 and from a few steps away it really looks like he's not wearing anything!