Ear Piercings
Types of Ear Piercings
- Lobe Piercings
- Standard Lobe: The most common and basic type of piercing.
- Upper Lobe: A variation closer to the top of the earlobe.
- Stretched Lobes: Enlarging lobe piercings with tools or tapers to wear plugs or tunnels.
2. Cartilage Piercings
- Helix: Located on the outer upper cartilage of the ear.
- Forward Helix: Found on the cartilage closest to the face.
- Industrial: A long barbell connects two piercings across the cartilage.
- Daith: Piercing through the innermost cartilage fold; sometimes associated with migraine relief.
- Rook: Located on the cartilage ridge above the tragus.
- Tragus: Positioned on the cartilage above the ear canal.
- Anti-Tragus: Opposite the tragus on the cartilage.
3. Inner Ear Piercings
- Conch: Pierced through the middle cartilage of the ear. It can be inner or outer, depending on placement.
- Orbital: Two piercings connected by a single piece of jewelry, often in the conch area.
4. Specialty Piercings
- Snug: Positioned on the cartilage ridge between the outer ear and the inner conch.
- Flat: On the flat part of the upper ear cartilage.
- Earlobe Clusters: Multiple piercings across the lobe and cartilage for stacking jewelry.
Aftercare Tips
- Cleaning: Use a saline solution twice daily to clean the piercing. Avoid alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, which can irritate.
- Hands Off: Avoid touching the piercing unnecessarily to prevent infection.
- Jewelry Care: Don’t change or remove the jewelry until the piercing is fully healed.
- Healing Times:
- Lobe: 6–8 weeks.
- Cartilage: 3–12 months, depending on the location.
- Watch for Issues:
- Redness, swelling, or discharge may indicate irritation or infection.
- Seek professional advice if you suspect complications.