Before electing for a new ear piercing, it’s important to do your research.
Lobe
A lobe piercing is placed, well, on the lobe.
Most should be healed by nine months.
“Despite its density, the tragus piercing isn’t all that painful to receive,” he adds.
“Most people report the briefest pinch, oftentimes followed by pressure that masks any further discomfort.”
“The continuous pressure can result in irritation and possibly cause the piercing to shift,” says Pearce.
“Not to mention, the exposure to bacteria can present a real risk for infections.”
Stick to over-the-ear until the piercing is fully healed.
“Oftentimes they are requested in pairs or even trios,” says Pearce.
If you could, avoid sleeping on the piercingit can get irritated and sore easily.
And like tragus, earbuds are a majornoduring healing.
It usually sits across the bowl of the ear, adjacent to the tragus."
“Avoid sleeping on it, as it will only prolong the soreness and exacerbate the swelling.”
And according to Pearce, it’s the most uncomfortable in terms of initial piercing and healing time.
In other words: This piercing is not for beginners, nor for the faint of heart.
Now, you have to successfully heal it if you want any chance of keeping it long term."
When it comes to healing piercings, less is more."
Once you do change your earrings, it’s important toregularly clean thoseas well.
Know that everyone heals at different rates
It’s important to manage your expectations with aftercare.
“So don’t stress if you’re at seven months and still don’t feel completely healed.”
We repeat: Everyone’s body is different.
How to clean an ear piercing
Proper piercing care is essential if youre getting a new stud.
New piercings are wounds after all, so youll want to care for it with the utmost diligence.
But as Pearce notes above, its equally important not to overdo it.
DIY saline solution:
FAQ
What’s the most painful piercing?
For the ear, the daith, rook, and snug are most intense.
Do not use antibiotic ointments or alcohol as those will only irritate the area more.
When can I change my ear piercing?
Folks can change their ear piercing when the initial wound has healed, which is different lengths for each.
For simple lobe piercings, thats as little as 6 weeks.
