Other than those things, keep in mind that the piercings, while there are problems, and they can be painful, they are very pretty and I tend to get a lot of compliments on them, so don't be afraid to get them because of short term problems. They are pretty, but they are horrible for the piercing and, because they generally aren't as sterile as the surgical steel/titanium stuff, they can cause infections. When you get to the point where you can change your jewellery, never use the cheap but pretty looking stuff for longer than a day. I would definately recommend using surgical steel or titanium for the piercing, and most reputable piercers won't use others, because they are the ones that the least people react to. Last thing, I promise, is the actual jewellery that you use. Just keep in mind that it may effect your sleep, so don't do these at an important time, like exams or something. Sleeping on your ear, especially for the first week or so is practically impossible, and I've even had trouble with my first one with it waking me up because I rolled onto it. For instance, I got an infection in the over-two-year-old piercing just a few weeks ago, but salt water baths and antiseptic spray work as well to heal that as they do with the initial healing.Īnother thing that I have not noticed many people talking about is sleeping, and having just gotten my triple forward helix done, I can guarantee that this is a thing.
These kind of piercings, for me at least, have a problem with any metals that you may be allergic to and, because they take so long to heal, can have problems with dirt, oils, etc. One thing that hasn't been touched on, that I can see, is ongoing care. In Australia, the piercers recommend waiting 6 months, if possible, before changing the jewellery. Would have left it longer if I could have. It was healed OK and I could change the jewellery within 4 months, but I had to for a play. I have a helix piercing that I've had for a little bit over 2 years. So if after reading this you’re still thinking about getting a cartilage piercing done with a gun also remember there’s no way to effectively disinfect and sterilize a gun and you are more likely to permanently damage your body.
#Helix pericing professional#
So yeah you pay more but you’re getting a professional and better jewelry. So really compare the choices someone who isn’t professionally licensed with a tool that uses blunt force trauma to create a hole in you ear or someone who’s certified and has a sterile environment with a needle made only for that part of your ear. Not even mentioning the amount of time the piercer spends ensure that their atmosphere is safe and welcoming.
#Helix pericing license#
It might be more expensive but you’re paying or the experienced professional with a license and sterile jewelry. Also this upper cartilage piercings which are called helix piercings are only about $20-$35.
You usually get some 18 year old who gets paid like $10 an hour who isn’t thinking about the structure of your ear and where the piercing will look the best. Before I did a lot of serious research on piercings I was considering getting my cartilage done with a gun but then after doing some research I realized that the gun is a higher risk and usually you don’t get someone who’s profession is to pierce you. Also just because the gun is a faster and less expensive option than the professional piercing doesn’t mean it is better. You may be fine but there are other people who had their cartilage shattered because it is actually a thin bone. Is it normal?Īll the people talking about how they’re fine after getting their cartilage done with a gun are probably unaware that it’s just more of a risk. I just got my helix piercing a couple days ago and the top area of my ear is purple (kinda like a bruise) my ear isn’t red, swollen, or warm. Even if something has been cleaned beforehand, nowhere will be as clean as a professional, licensed studio. You can never be sure whether it is truly sterile or not, especially if it came through the post. Chances are it has only been washed with alcohol or boiled rather than properly sterilised. Allow a friend or someone to pierce you at home or in their home "studio," even if the equipment was labelled as sterile.Use any form of peroxide, bleach, or cream on a fresh piercing.Put a fresh piercing in direct sunlight or in freezing cold air as this will cause pain and even excess swelling.Scratch, rub, soak, salt, pick, play with, or remove a new piercing since this can cause a lot of discomfort and problems.Touch or allow other people to touch your fresh piercing.Your piercing is an open wound directly linked to your bloodstream. This can cause serious infection and damage the piercing.
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