Done properly a cartilage piercing will be lightly healed in about 4~6 weeks. When I say done properly, I mean done by a professional body piercer using a needle process piercing, not a piercing gun piercing. Piercing guns don't cut the tissue they in fact tear the tissue, this can prolong healing time as well as cause serious healing issues.
Any time you want if you have decided you don't want it, keep in mind that the tissue will take a couple of days to close and several weeks to heal but the actual cartilage is permanently pierced and will not heal.
Yes but it's best to relocate the piercing well enough away from the existing piercing so it doesn't complicate the healing for the new piercing
If you are using the correct type of piercing equipment, you should not have to numb your tongue at all. Numbing the area before piercing could affect the healing process, and leave more opportunity to become infected. It is best to get a piercing done professionally, but if you are piercing at home, be sure to use the right sterile needles and tools. There should be little to no pain, making numbing unnecessary.
Professional piercers use a sterile hollow needle to create a hole through the cartilage in the ear. The needle is pushed through the cartilage in one swift motion to minimize discomfort and reduce trauma to the tissue. Proper aftercare is crucial to prevent infection and promote healing.
Depends on where you live but I'd say from $30-$50. Get it on whichever side you want. for healing, its better to get it on the side that you don't sleep on. Get one at a professional piercing shop. Ask around to get the names and then do research to pick the best shop. Don't get it gunned. It could shatter your cartilage and cause infection etc.
It is recommended to wait approximately 4-6 weeks before engaging in oral activities after getting a tongue piercing to allow for proper healing and reduce the risk of infection. It is important to follow the aftercare instructions provided by your piercer to ensure a smooth healing process.
It is recommended to wait at least 4-6 weeks before changing a tongue piercing, as it allows for proper healing. However, it is best to consult with a professional piercer for specific advice based on your healing progress.
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.
It is normal for a piercing to smell. What is happening is that your piercing is healing from the inside out, and you are just smelling the normal discharge that is associated with it. Your best bet is to talk to a piercer to confirm if there is any infections or not. Keep in mind that it is best to leave your piercing alone, and if you do touch it, make sure your hands are clean. This helps reduce the risk of infection.
In the center of the crease of your where your nostril flares, and the non-cartilage tissue spot up the wall of the septum for a septum piercing.
I don't have an eyebrow piercing but most are 2-3 months to be fully healed. To change it, I'd wait at least 6 weeks unless you go to your piercer and have them change it to another one of their autoclaved jewelry.