In general, rings tend to move more, which can prolong healing and encourage swelling and scar tissue formation. First, most of these piercings will be started with some sort of post/bar. We do have a few recommendations/policies for easier healing. It can be useful to keep your hair pulled back from your piercings while healing to reduce this trauma. It’s also important to protect these piercings from trauma like snags and sleeping on them, as this can damage the membrane leading to tenderness and swelling. The cartilage itself does not have circulation or nerve endings, which makes these piercings heal slower than lobes, generally 6-9 months.
This part of the ear is made up of a central core of cartilage which is attached to the outer skin via a membrane called the perichondrium. Ear cartilage is structured a bit differently than fleshy earlobes, which affects how these piercings heal. Most folks can add these to their look, even in more conservative environments. This includes custom configurations like stacked piercings/constellations! Cartilage: Everything but the LobeĬartilage piercings are a beautiful way to accessorize your ears. We offer everything from a basic first set of piercings, to multiple sets, fancy configurations, and larger size piercings. We love all the variations available for lobes. Current techniques have advances significantly, both in safety and in comfort. There’s evidence of humans practicing this adornment for thousands and thousands of years.
Ear Curationĭoes the array of jewelry available seem overwhelming? Not sure which piercings to get? We can help, READ MORE EarlobesĮarlobes are often someone’s first piercings.
**Įar piercings are by far the most popular, and with good reason! There’s so many places to put lovely jewelry. ** Please see our current policies related to COVID19 here.