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Types of Ear Piercings

June 19th 2008 14:53
Along with navel piercings, ear piercings are probably another of the more popular piercing amongst anyone of any age and any gender. There are so many different noks and crannies on your ear, which means that they can all be pierced.

Ears are generally pretty easy to heal, especially in the lobe area. The average healing rate is about 6-10 weeks, and cartlidge piercings taking a little longer.

To heal an ear piercing, you want to clean it with saline solution twice a day, soaking it for about 10-15 minutes. The longer you have the piercing, you can go to cleaning once a day. I'd give it at bare minimum 2 weeks before reducing the number of times you clean the piercing in one day. Just make sure not to over clean, as you can dry out the piercing and irritate it.


Now, as for the different types of ear piercings, the basic ones include:

* Lobe
* Horizontal Lobe (Transverse Lobe)
* Orbital
* Industrial
* Conch (Inner and Outer)
* Daith
* Helix
* Rook
* Snug
* Tragus
* Anti-Tragus

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Comment by Anonymous

January 4th 2009 01:23
does the industrial piercing hurt alot to get? (the industrial that goes horizontally)

Comment by Whitney

January 4th 2009 19:33


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the pain will depend on your pain tolerance. TO some degree there will be pain.

Comment by Anonymous

February 8th 2009 19:46
would you say getting a lobe piercing is one of the less painfull piercings?

Comment by Whitney

February 10th 2009 18:41


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Typically, yes ear lobe piercings are the least painful

Comment by Anonymous

February 14th 2009 05:42
13 years old
nose and belly button and lobe piercings
what do u think i should get next???

btw i cant copy my friend and get
an industrial(side to side one)
a tragus
hips
chin

i cant get any of them
what ones next???
lolz

Comment by Anonymous

March 2nd 2009 18:30
If you are 13 years old you need to calm down with the piercings.
When you're older you can generally take them out but you will still have scars.
Take it from someone who made the same mistake.
Stop trying to grow up so fast.
You're too young chill out for a while.
I'm 20 years old and attending college with 6 tattoos and 12 piercings.
If you're going to get piercings like an adult then grow up.
Figure out what you want to do with your life before you create new holes in your body.

Comment by Whitney

March 3rd 2009 13:58


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Anonymous1, like said by Anonymous2 chill out. You're too young, and you are coming across very childish. If you like a piercing who cares who else has the same piercing. Oh, and hip piercings are not going to last especially on a growing 13 year old; you should tell your friend that.

Anonymous2, you have great advice. I agree that it's ridiculous for parents to let children have certain piercings. I'd say under 16-17, one should only have lob piercings and maybe navel, but at 13, there's no way my child will have anything other than lobes.

Comment by hannah rene

March 22nd 2009 04:22
i really want to get my cartilage done i have my lobes pierced and my belly button will the cartilage hurt more than those did?
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Comment by Whitney

March 23rd 2009 15:03


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Cartilage does hurt more than a lobe, but the actual pain will depend on your pain threshold.

Comment by Anonymous

March 24th 2009 18:09
i had my cartilage done last night.
it really only hurts when i touch it now.
it has been a while since i got my lobes done, but if i remember correctly, the actual piercing of the cartilage hurts more but the healing is about the same, cartilage a bit more.

Comment by Whitney

March 25th 2009 14:34


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You are correct in that cartilage is more painful and a longer healing time than lobes

Comment by Anonymous

April 9th 2009 04:54
im 17 years old and i had my lobes pierced. but they closed up a bit. will it hurt more to get them redone then it did the first time? also im getting my cartilage and belly button pierced. how long does the healing time take?

Comment by Whitney

April 9th 2009 11:55


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Typically, yes. When piercing through scar tissue, it is tougher, so there is the possibility that there will be more pain.

Cartilage up to a year to heal, sometimes longer. Navel piercings 6-9 months.

Comment by blondebassplayer01

April 10th 2009 06:11
i have a tragus in each ear, a helix in each ear and a brow piercing, also double piercings in lobes. the tragus piercings are just a little more aggrivating than the others. i have to wear an ear piece for a radio for work and that's a bit more challenging. the healing period is 6 weeks long, but if constantly aggrivated, (moved and bumped too much) causes a longer healing process. cartilage piercings are sore longer when moved in the least bit, especially when sleeping for at least a year if the angle of the piercing isn't right. you have to adapt to the piercings, because they don't adapt to you. aftercare is the most important role in healing.

Comment by Whitney

April 10th 2009 14:34


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Definitely. Cartilage piercings are one of the more finicky ear piercings. And proper aftercare is a must.

Comment by elizabeth.

May 11th 2009 00:31
I just got two piercings on my cartilege done, like next to each other, and someone told me that it was called "spider bites" is this true? if not, what would it be called?

Comment by Whitney

May 11th 2009 11:58


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No. Spider bites are when you have a left and right offset lip ring.

Comment by Anonymous

May 11th 2009 17:21
Hey im 14 and im thinking of getting my cartilages pierced, does anyone know where i can get it pierced in manchester preferably
Thanks

Comment by Whitney

May 11th 2009 17:24


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Tattoo shop with parent permission more than likely.

Comment by Anonymousss

May 11th 2009 21:43
hi I have my navel, tragus, and 2 holes in my lobes but I really want something new and different....
any ideas?

Comment by Whitney

May 12th 2009 12:02


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Nothing is really different. Someone is going to have it. If no one has it, then more than likely there's not a piercer who is going to know how to do it properly.

Comment by Anonymous

May 18th 2009 22:08
I'm 13 and I want to get my tongue pierced.
I only have my lobes and belly button now.
I only want my tongue done and then stop for awhile.
I had some people tell me that it will hurt really bad because I'm so young and my tongue is too thick? But I have a high pain tolerance. So, will it hurt?

Comment by Whitney

May 18th 2009 22:35


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pain tolerance varies per person, and depending on yours, it will determine how much it'll hurt. at 13, you don't know what you want, which is why you should wait. also if you weren't aware, your body is still growing, which can cause problems with your navel piercing rejecting and migrating as you continue to grow. as for thickness of your tongue, depending on that, some piercers won't pierce overly thick tongues.

Comment by Anonymous

July 19th 2009 05:17
hi I have nostril, eyebrow, bottom lip, tongue and four lobe piercings as well as multiple tattoos, I at one time had a helix in my left ear. I would really love to get a tragus (left ear also) but for some reason the piercings in that ear never seem to heal right? I am diligent with aftercare and have never had any other problems, any suggestions? Is this a very painful piercing, I have heard yes and no. my tattoos don't bother me and heck, I have given birth to four children all natural, it can't be that bad right?! the only difference I've noticed with cartiledge is initial (very short period of time) pain and then when bumped or moved during healing, but nothing too much. advice please

Comment by Whitney

July 19th 2009 20:52


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I have heard that tragus piercings are a pain for piercers, most not liking to do them because they are at an odd angle. But, as for the customer they can be quite painful. If you have tried the piercing before and couldn't get it to heal, then it may not be one that your body will heal.

Comment by Anonymous

July 23rd 2009 20:34
I got my helix on my right ear in March of this year. Will I be okay to get my industrial on the left this coming spring?

Comment by Whitney

July 28th 2009 14:22


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I don't see where there would be a problem. Just be careful as not everyone can heal industrial piercings.

Comment by rukii

August 16th 2009 17:41
Hi, i'm 14, and i've been pondering about getting snake bites. i really want to get them as well as spiderbites, monroes, vertical labrets, all of that stuff. Piercings and tattoos intrique me. i had my ears done as a child, but havent worn them in forever. what would you recomend about the lip piercings? i understand that at my age piercings shouldnt be a top priority, but i'd like some advice on it, thank you ^^

Comment by Whitney

August 16th 2009 21:46


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There's nothing wrong with these piercings. You just have to worry about some schools not accepting facial piercings, and most jobs don't accept them.

You're young, give it time to figure out what you want. These can create small scars in your face if you take them out. You'll always have a small hole there, even if it's closed. There is generally a small hole/scar left behind.

Comment by Anonymous

October 21st 2009 23:48
i got my tragus done last month and i found it far less painful than my lobes...i was 16 when i got my tragus done and about 8 or 9 i think when my lobes were done...and i found my lobes alot more painful.take painkillers like ibuprofen or paracetamol before you get the more cartalidge piercings done, about 20 mins before hand, and make sure youre relaxed-it hurts ALOT less/

Comment by Whitney

October 22nd 2009 19:02


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Lobes are generally one of the least painful piercings. It could be that at your age it was more painful as tenderness and age could be a factor. I remember being in tears when I got my first lobes pierced at 5, but at 18 they were nothing. I'd take a guess and say age has a big factor in the pain you feel, and what you remember.

Comment by Anonymous

November 15th 2009 23:43
just a tip for everyone: if you really want a specific piercing, don't let the thought of how much it will hurt to get it stop you from getting it. the pain only lasts a few seconds so don't worry about it at all. If you keep the pain off your mind, it will be a lot easier.

Comment by Anonymous

November 16th 2009 01:58
I am getting my ear pierced again on Tuesday.
I don't know what to get next. Either the industrial or the rook.
I am afraid I'll get one that doesn't suit my ear though.
I've already got my right cartilage pierced.

Comment by Whitney

November 16th 2009 21:55


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If your ear isn't built properly for the piercing, a reputable piercer will tell you this before you get the piercing.

Comment by Anisa

November 17th 2009 12:27
Wuh.
I agree with anonymous 2.
I'm 13 too, but i wouldn't dream of getting a navel or nose piercing.
I do want a second lobe piercing though, but i'm not allowed to get one because my mother keeps telling me it wouldn't look right. ._.
Is that really true..?
i don't really think this is too good a reason, since there's this 11 yr old 3 foot something girl in my school that has a second one and it doesn't really look any different..
But i'm not trying to say i want it because she has it.
because that's not the case.
Can someone help me try and reason with her though?

Comment by Whitney

November 17th 2009 14:26


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You're not old enough to know what you want. Sorry. You're not old enough to need a nose piercing, navel, etc.

Comment by Anonymous

November 22nd 2009 20:03
I want to get an industrial piercing,
is it true that it takes about a year to heal?
and does it hurt alot?
how much does it cost?

Comment by Anonymous

November 22nd 2009 20:04
I want to get an industrial piercing,
is it true that it takes about a year to heal?
and does it hurt alot?
how much does it cost?

Comment by Lindasey

November 29th 2009 21:19
im 14, have my scaffold, top of my left ear and my first done, i really want my tragus in both ears i just wondered do you think they would hurt, my scaffold/ industrial didnt hurt at all, i just wondered if any body elses hurt?

Comment by Lindasey

November 29th 2009 21:24
my industrial didnt take long to heall, i have had it done since february this year, and it hasnt really hurt muchh, mine also cost 20 pounds.

Comment by Anonymous

December 11th 2009 22:04
Okay i am 13 and i want spider bites i pierced my own lip the first time and it healed and i like it and i have my cartilage done but i want a industrial bar in both ears do they hurt and does it hurt really bad to get you navel done and what type of piercing hurts worse??

Comment by Anonymous

December 16th 2009 00:40
ok people who keep asking if certain piercings are going to hurt...of course they will, ur poking a hole in ur freaking skin. i have 8 piercings and all in my ear, each one of them hurt in some way so stop asking if its going to hurt or not. plus 3 of those piercings werent done by professionals, so if i can take the pain so can everyone else who is scared to get something done (and im not suggesting doing it urself unless u know what ur doing cause u could totally screw it up)

Comment by Anonymous

January 3rd 2010 00:15
Hey I'm thinking about getting a new piercing.. a girl I know has it done on the side of her ear, more on her face, do you know what that is called? It is a bar going up and down and there is the ball on each end

Comment by lindsey

January 5th 2010 01:34
im 16 and im looking for a very unique ear piercing for my left ear. i already have an industrail, 1 cartilage pericing, and 3 lope pericings on my right ear. i want it to be strange and new. any ideas?

Comment by Anonymous

January 6th 2010 04:04
are there some types of ear that arent right for an industrial.

Comment by Whitney

January 10th 2010 15:58


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Not all ears can heal an industrial piercing. If the cartilage isn't thick enough, it will have issues healing. I've also been told that depending on the size and shape of the ear, it may not be optimal for industrial piercings.

Comment by Anonymous

January 24th 2010 23:27
i'm 15 and i'm not quite sure which piercing i would like to get. i have a cartilage piercing on each side and 2 piercings on each lobe. I'm debating on which i would rather pierce.. my tragus, or my anti-helix. I am just wondering if i got my anti-helix would my ear look too crowded with the cartlidge piercing?

Comment by Whitney

January 25th 2010 16:41


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it's going to be your preference either way.

Comment by lollergeddon

February 1st 2010 18:05
I'm 16 and I'm looking for a new piercing. I have Prom in a few months and would like one for that. How much does the Industrial piercing cost roughly? ...and hurt? does it depend on how much cartilage you have? I have quite thin cartilage.

Have any of you had hip piercings? I was thinking of getting that for my 17th.

Comment by Whitney

February 2nd 2010 16:16


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Cost will vary per location and piercer. Thin cartilage won't heal the pirecing as easily. I have thin-ish cartilage and suffered with my indrustrial until I was recommended by a piercer to just remove it. The piercing would never heal.

Hip piercings are surface piercings. They have a 99.9% rejection rate. They are not recommended as permanent piercings. They are generally just a waste of money because of the location and the type of piercing is going to reject. Consider microdermal implants in that area instead; just remember that if you decided to have them removed it's more of a procedure as your skin pretty much grows through the base to create a more permanent body modification.

Comment by 111

February 11th 2010 14:17
Hi, what's the difference between daith piercing and anti-helix piercing? And does a conch piercing hurt alot? like is it much painful then a navel piercing since its pierced through a bone instead of just the skin?

Comment by Whitney

February 15th 2010 21:16


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The daith piercing is on the outer cartilage closest to the head. The anti-helix is similar but on the upper portion of the ear. The daith is more in the inner cartilage and the anti-helix is more on the outer portion, still along the top rim of the ear, just next to the head versus on the outside portion of the ear..

If that doesn't make sense, I'll find some pictures.

Comment by Anonymous

February 19th 2010 17:09
heyy im 14 nearly 15 and i have 6 piercings 4 lobe , tragus and a cartalidge. i was woundering what other ear piercings other than these i could get, only ear piercings tho as my mum wont let me get any facial or other piercings

Comment by Whitney

February 19th 2010 17:18


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there's a list above.

Comment by Anonymous

March 4th 2010 00:53
hi
i wanted to ask that i already had my ear pireced at the bottom both of the side but i just had one pirecing done at the top of my ear on my right just like studs on the loop at the botom, i wanted to know healing tips as mine is stilling hurting and i have tryed the medicine solution.
thanks

Comment by Whitney

March 4th 2010 23:47


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How long have you had the piercings? Which hurt- the lob or cartilage piercings? If the cartilage, keep in mind that it takes cartilage much longer to heal. What are you using to clean the piercings?

Comment by Anonymous

March 10th 2010 12:55
hi
thanks 4 messaging, i had it for a week now and its normal studs on the top of my right ear. if i touches it hurts but i have changed the stud to a small one as i couldnt sleep on my ear but the pain is only when i touch it now

thanks

Comment by Torey

March 20th 2010 05:30
Can someone tell me about the horizontal lobe piercing? I've never seen that before, but I love the way it looks. Do you think it would look dumb on a girl?

Comment by Whitney

March 23rd 2010 12:22


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It's just through the lobe side to side, versus front to back. Not everyone can get them, as the lobe must be thick enough. Have a professional check it out.

Comment by Bececececec

March 24th 2010 06:04
So i'm 15, and so far i've gotten just my lobes done. I'm looking at getting like.. 5 more soon. Have parental permission and that.
I'm thinking 2 more in 1 lobe, 1 more in the other lobe, 1 tragus, and either 1 helix or 1 upper cartilage in the opposite ear to the tragus.
If anyone know generally how much this would cost, and in what dollars (i'm in Aus, so i'll probs have to convert it) And do you think that would look alright on a chick?
Also, i'm not sure of my pain tolerance, because i got the lobes done when i was 7, but how much, on a scale of 1 to 10 would this all hurt?

Thanks

Comment by Whitney

March 30th 2010 13:34


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Pricing will vary per tattoo shop and piercer. Pain will vary per your pain tolerance. Tragus will be the worse of them. I have mine done, and if I have to take them out, will never get them re-pierced, and I have a relatively high pain tolerance toward piercings and tattoos. I know others who claim the same; they'll never get it done again.

Also, if it looks good will depend on what you like. Personally, having them uneven, would drive me nuts and would look silly. But, I'm also a little OCD. I have 6 piercing per ear and each ear is identical to the other; that is just my preference- symmetry.

Comment by Anonymous

April 29th 2010 16:22
i got my scafold done in february and i ended up having to take it out as the top wouldnt heal and a lump was formed..... i still have the bottom piercing and the top has completely healed over now... i was wondering if u think it wud b possible to get the top re-done so i could wear the scafold bar agan?

Comment by Whitney

May 4th 2010 16:09


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You could try. Has the bump gone down? Or is it still there? Sometimes industrial piercings aren't the easier to heal. I would try healing it with rings and then use the barbell when healed, although this can potentially cause irritation if the piercings are lined up perfectly. Some people can't successfully heal piercings on certain parts of the cartilage.

Comment by Anonymous

May 4th 2010 16:27
yeah its all cleared up fine now i am wearing a ring in the one i still have and that is perfectly fie. i have the top of my ear pierced on my other ear nd have had no problems. so if i got the same hole re pierced do u think would be ok?

Comment by Whitney

May 4th 2010 19:06


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It's possible, but you may see complications again. You could give it a try, but if you see problems again you may not be able to heal them in the area. Just because one ear healed, doesn't necessarily mean that both will act the same.

Comment by Lindsey W

May 7th 2010 19:43
i'm over 16 and a half had my tragus done in october. TBH it didn't even hurt when it was done they just pushed a needle through and it was over. It didn't really bother me just the fact i couldn't wear my headphones it that ear for a few months. But i would defiantly have i done again.

I would recommend it
pain was only like 5/10

Comment by Anonymous

May 18th 2010 21:58
Hey I've been thinking of getting a industrial piercing but i'm not sure if its going to heal cause ive done my second lobe piercing twice and both times one ear has gotten infected after cleaning it how i was told. I've read that industrial piercings can easily get infected so im not sure if i should get it because of those experiances, so i was wondering if you would recommended it?

Comment by Whitney

May 19th 2010 19:54


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Cartilage is more prone to infection and complications. You may be a person who just can't heal piercings.

Have you tried a different jewelry for your lobes? You may have an allergy to the metal they're using.

Comment by Anonymous

June 7th 2010 22:09
Hey i was wondering if anyone out there has a conch piercing. I've been wanting to get one for a long time. I just wondered if it hurts a lot because i had my cartilage pierced and that hurt less than my lobes.

Comment by Whitney

June 8th 2010 19:07


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I have 4 inner conch piercings. I have a higher piercing pain tolerance, so it wasn't too bad for me. I know others who hated getting theirs done though. Just remember it's a thicker area than the upper cartilage piercings.

Comment by Anonymous

June 13th 2010 19:54
Ok I have my right tragus done but my hole only lets me put earrings in -i prefer the 16gauge will it hurt more if i get it reopened?

Comment by Anon16

June 14th 2010 15:42
Im thinking of getting my anti-tragus pierced?
I've done some research but would feel better if anyone who has had it pierced could tell me what its like to clean,sleep on, time you kept it in to heal etc..
Also, do you think it looks better as a bar or small ring?
At the moment i only have my lobes, 1 cartilage and one on the side and this will probably be the last piercing.
Thanks

Comment by Whitney

June 17th 2010 23:53


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Anon, typically the antitragus is pierced with a barbell.

Comment by Anonymous

June 26th 2010 11:26
what does anyone think about snake bites?

Comment by Anonymous

June 26th 2010 11:26
what does anyone think about snake bites?

Comment by Anonymous

June 26th 2010 11:26
what does anyone think about snake bites?

Comment by Anonymous

July 4th 2010 20:07
I was wondering what the suggestions are as far as having an ear piercing and going in the water (pools & such..)
someone told me you're not aloud to be in the water for a couple of months, but many people at my pool have conch piercings.

Comment by Anonymous

July 11th 2010 04:14
how much does it cost roughly to get my tragus pierced?

Comment by Whitney

July 11th 2010 17:06


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I'd u have a new piercing and get in a pool or body of water, you are increasing risk of infection. There's not much you can do besides not go in with a new piercing or avoid getting the piercing wet.

The cost will vary on where you live and the shop's rules. It may cost between 35-45 for one. Sometimes if you get both done, they may cut a deal and knock off a few bucks

Comment by Anonymous

July 11th 2010 18:08
it cost me £20 for my tragus

Comment by Anonymous

July 12th 2010 18:23
im an 18 year old lad.
had my left tragus and right lobe (side doesnt mean you homo!!!)
wondered if anyone had any suggestions for further ear piercings.

i think snake bites looks good if you have the look for it,
ad my tragus cost me 10 but i get all mine half price cuz i kno the piercist

Comment by Anonymous

July 12th 2010 18:28
i think conch piercings look pretty amazing but snake bits are probs my favourite piercings on boys tbh

Comment by Anonymous

July 13th 2010 00:39
i have 3 tattoos, an industiral, a tragus, my naval and nose peirced (and my lobes) by far the most painful of all of these was the industrial. It also took the most healing time (6month) but this was partly due to the fact i had to take it out for school and work. Also, my tragus was surprisingly unpainful and was completely healed in 3 weeks. everyone is different and if pain is an issue, be aware that piercings can be dangerous and be prepared for infections. Ive thankfully never had any infections, but just know the consequences before going in.

Comment by Anonymous j

July 13th 2010 04:49
does the Industrial Piercing hurtt
1-10
how muchh ?

Comment by Anonymous j

July 13th 2010 04:49
does the Industrial Piercing hurtt
1-10
how muchh ?

Comment by Syn

July 14th 2010 21:50
I had my friend pierce my cartilige with a saftey pin and when i went to get my hair done the girl was combing my hair and the back came out.. she gave me a professional earring and she said it would heal up way better.... How long will it take for it to heal up.. when my cartilige is really thin (its where i can reverse the cartilige in side out) and i have had it pierced for a few weeks now

Comment by Anonymous

July 15th 2010 17:29
hi, ive read all the different comments and well, ive been thinking about getting a cartilage done and my mam says i can but im just worried that it will hurt alot more than my lobe piercings , also i would really like to know is it true that you need to get it done with a needle and not a gun and why ? thankss x

Comment by Whitney

July 19th 2010 14:25


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Syn It will take a while because you did it improperly and risked your new piercing and potentially your health. It's stupid to cut corners... Sorry to be so blunt.

Anonymous, Cartilage generally does hurt a little more than lobes. Needle is safer than guns for many reasons.
The most basic include:
1. guns cannot be properly cleaned, and you can get bacteria in your new piercing right off the bat. Plus other people's "cooties" ha
2. The jewelry is a blunt force which cause more trauma being shoved in your body.

Piercing guns are not safe for any type of piercing

Really Long Link

Comment by Anonymous

July 19th 2010 15:04
thannks well, i went ahead with it and it turned out really good, i got it done with a needle and it didnt really hurt that much the only problem I now have is i dont know how long i have to leave it in before i can take it out for school and i was hoping you may no ?thanks alot by the way x

Comment by Whitney

July 22nd 2010 15:46


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I would not talk it out until fully healedwhich can take up to a year,

Comment by Anonymous

July 22nd 2010 20:03
i am going to get my cartilage pierced in a couple of hours, does anyone kno if it is going to hurt really bad?

Comment by Anonymous

July 22nd 2010 20:03
i am going to get my cartilage pierced in a couple of hours, does anyone kno if it is going to hurt really bad?

Comment by DerangedDoctor.

July 24th 2010 09:50
Aside from the fact that I think the thirteen year old is lying - based on the fact that it is against all tattoo/piercing rules to be tattooed or pierced at a creditable and actual tattoo parlor if you're under the age of sixteen - you are way too young for any of those piercings, aside from lobes.

All cartilage piercings will have some degree of pain. For example, lobe and lip piercings will hurt less than septum and cartilage piercings.

Comment by Anonymous

July 24th 2010 15:10
well, mine didnt hurt and also im only 13 and the place i went to was an eu liscned piercer so ..

Comment by DerangedDoctor.

July 25th 2010 11:23
Tattoo parlors can get their licenses revoked for going against the rules. I am a tattoo artist. I know what I'm talking about.

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