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I got a Cartilage ear piercing last night and it still hurts to twist it Is that okay My ear piercer told me to twist it and I have done it with previous piercings?
Paprikaaspicee
Cartilage is firmer tissue than just an earlobe, for example, so it may be more difficult to twist a cartilage piercing than it is a regular ear piercing. Since you just got it done, it is probably swollen, which would also make twisting it more difficult. Make sure you clean around the piercing very well with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. You also might put an ice pack on the piercing to help the swelling go down. If you do this, it should start to feel better in a couple of days. If it becomes more sore or red and inflamed, you should go have it checked out immediately because it may be infected.
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What is the percentage of side effects for a cartilage piercing?
90% of professionally pierced ear cartilage piercings work out without any issues, these are piercings done by a professional body piercer using aseptic techniques. 70% of ear cartilage piercings done with a piercing gun in a mall or hair salon result in bumps, lumps and healing issues, these are piercings performed by untrained and unlicensed individuals using piercing guns on areas they are not permitted to pierce but they do it any way.
Is bleeding during cartilage piercing normal?
A little bleeding is to be expected with cartilage piercings, the incision in the cartilage needs to be larger than the jewellery gauge going into the piercing, this is to allow the skin to heal between the jewellery and the cartilage. Excessive bleeding is an indication your piercer didn't candle the cartilage before doing the piercing to see where the veins are located on both sides of the cartilage.
Do you have to have a stud pierce on your cartilage on the ear when you first get it?
no. if you are not prone to irritation or infection you should be ok. Many people do though, because they are not sure how they're cartilage will react to a strange metal and they just want to be on the safe side. cartilage piercings are also not changed as often as earlobe piercings and so people like to choose a fancier stud or ring.
How long does it hurt to get the top of your ears pierced?
Well if it's done by a professional body piercer, the discomfort will be very short lived maybe a bit tender off and on for a few hours. Done with a piercing gun the discomfort can be several days long, because the piercing gun is not meant to be used to piercer ear cartilage, nor is the stud designed for be used in cartilage piercings.
Can your nipples be to small for piercings?
Go see your piercer and they can tell you if piercing are right for your anatomy.
What risks are there of cartilage piercing?
When using a piercing gun (such as those they use at Claires) the collapse of your ear cartilage is a possibility. Also, with any piercing, there is the chance of infection if not cleaned properly as instructed by your piercer.
Where are professional piercing places to get your cartilage done in Cincinnati?
I highly recommend Skincraft which is down on Hamilton Ave. I've had piercings done there and was completely satisfied with them. My piercer even took the time to check out a couple of old piercings I was having some trouble with. I've also had a couple of piercings done at Beelistic in Clifton, it's also well known to be a good piercing place.
Can you re-pierce your nipple after it grew out?
You can re-pierce almost any piercing if it has grown out. A few things to consider; anytime a piercing closes it form scar tissue so make sure your piercer is aware of a previous piercing. Also, while some piercings do sometimes "grow out" or reject, sometimes it is a matter of improper piercing placement. Be sure your piercer is certified and experienced.
How do you clean a new ear piercing?
If the piercing was done by a professional body piercer you will be provided with detailed written aftercare instructions. Follow the instructions and should you have issues with the piercings healing consult your piercer.
When you num your cartilidge does it still hurt when you get it pierced?
The piercer won't numb your cartilage before piercing it.
Does a smiley piercing hurt?
All piercings hurt to some point, but in the hands of a professional body piercer the piercing is simple and next to painless.
How much does a cartilage piercing cost in Southampton millennium?
Most places charge the cost of the piercing studs themselves. If getting only one piercing, its half the price plus a $2 separating charge. For cartilage piercings places such as Piercing Pagoda tend to charge an addition $2 cartilage charge Cartilage piercing is not permitted to be done with piercing guns in North America under most health regulations due to the inability of the stud to create a proper hole in the tissue and cartilage to allow the skin to heal the piercing in a timely fashion. Body piercing studios will charge more for ear cartilage piercings, however the added expense is well worth it in the end.
