READ MORE ABOUT:
Lobe Piercings
Cartilage Piercings
Nostril Piercings
*Healing Information Below
Lobe Piercings: These are the most common type of ear piercing and are located in the fleshy, bottom part of the ear—the earlobe. The lobe offers a softer and less dense area for piercing. Generally, lobe piercings are considered to be less painful because the earlobe is a softer, fleshier area.
A wide variety of jewelry can be worn in lobe piercings, including studs, hoops, and dangles. The versatility and ease of changing jewelry are greater due to the fleshier and more forgiving nature of the lobe.
Cartilage Piercings: These piercings are located in the harder, upper part of the ear, which is made of cartilage. Common cartilage piercings include the helix, tragus, industrial, and conch among others. Cartilage piercings are often reported to be more painful due to the denser nature of the cartilage tissue. there is still a good range of jewelry available for cartilage piercings, including studs, hoops, and barbells, the initial choice might be more limited to what promotes the best healing process. Your piercer will go over the options with you at your appointment. Changing jewelry in a cartilage piercing typically should wait until after the piercing has fully healed.
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Nostril Piercings: These are specifically located on either side of the nose in the nostril area. The exact spot can vary based on personal preference and anatomy.The pain experienced during a nostril piercing can vary from person to person but is generally considered to be moderate. It's more painful than a lobe piercing but less so than many cartilage piercings of the ear. The most common types of jewelry used for nostril piercings are studs and is the type of jewelry recommended by our piercers.
HEALING INFORMATION
Healing times for piercings vary depending on the location and your body’s response . Be patient and consistent with your aftercare routine through this period.
Lobes: 8-16 weeks
Nostril: 4-6 months
Helix, flat, conch, tragus, rook, forward helix: 6-12 Months
Daith: 12-18 months
Aftercare
Piercing & Teeth Whitening
