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Different Types of Ear Piercings

I am going to cover different types of piercings and will be doing this as a multi-post series for other body modifications and piercings. I will tell you my experience with them if I have had it, and just what you should prepare for when considering getting one of these piercings. ALSO: There will undoubtedly be piercings that I don’t talk about. This may be for a few reasons: I’m not well educated on the subject, It is one of the much less common piercings, or I’ve just never heard about it. If you have any questions regarding a specific piercing that I do not talk about, feel free to send a message! ON WITH THE POST!

Names

Lobe

Upper lobe

Transverse

Helix

Conch

Tragus

Daith

Rook

Forward Helix

Industrial

This may look like an overwhelming list, but we’re going to break it down. I’ll show you pictures. What you need to know is, all these piercings have the very same #1 rule. NO GUNS

Lobe

The lobe piercing is by far probably the most popular and common piercing around the world. . Most people describe the pain of a regular lobe piercing as a 1-2 out of 10 on the pain scale. Mostly feeling like pressure on your ear.

Healing Time: 6-8 weeks

I have my lower lobe pierced (1st-2nd holes) I do not remember the first ones, I was 4 when I asked for them. But the second time, I was 11, and did get them done with a gun. (This was before I started educating myself, and I regret it, I ended up having to get them redone 3 times) Aftercare is really simple, and is the same as all other piercings (posted at the end of the post)

Upper Lobe

Upper lobe piercing is your 3rd and 4th holes in your lobe. They can hurt slightly more than regular lobe piercings due to the possibility of cartilage being mixed in with the softer lobe tissue.

Healing Time: 8-10 weeks

I had these done more recently, and they hurt the exact same as a regular lobe piercing. Aftercare is the same.

Transverse Lobe

The transverse lobe is one of the more uncommon piercings, at least in my experience. It goes horizontally through your lobe, a straight barbell is most commonly worn with non attached earlobes and a curved barbell is generally used with attached lobes. It is often said that this piercing also has minimal pain.

Healing Time: 8-10 weeks

Helix

A helix piercing goes through your cartilage. A labret stud is ideal for healing, however a captive bead ring or horseshoe can also be worn during healing. This piercing is said to hurt from a 4-6 out of 10.

This piercing personally hurt a 2 out of 10 for me, and was one of my easiest to heal.

Healing Time: 6-12 months

Conch

The conch piercing goes in the middle of your ear. It often hurts from 5-7 out of 10. A labret stud is ideal for healing, but a ring can be worn.

Healing Time: 6-12 months

Tragus

Tragus piercings go through the small flap of skin that pokes out in front of your ear canal. I will be talking about the piercing that goes straight through, not the surface piercing, as I know nothing about it. This piercing hurts a 2-3 out of 10. You mainly feel pressure.

I have had this piercing in both ears around 4 times all together, and every time, I get irritation bumps almost immediately, which then start hurting.

Healing Time: 6-12 months

Daith

The daith piercing goes through a small part of skin, next to the conch. This piercing feels like a burning sensation going through the skin. This hurts around a 3-4 out of 10.

Healing Time: 6-12 months

Rook

The rook piercing goes on the shelf right under the top of the ear. This one hurts about a 6-8 out of 10.

I’ve never had luck with this piercing. Between infection, bumps, and general refusal to heal.

Healing Time: 6-12 months

Forward Helix

The forward helix, is the small part of skin connected to your head, the covers the rook slightly.

I have a triple forward helix, and this hurt a 3 out of 10.

Healing Time: 6-12 months

Industrial Piercing

Industrial piercing is a single bar connected from right above the triple forward helix and helix. This hurts about a 6-7 out of 10.

Healing Time: 6-12 months

After Care

Sterile solution

H20cean

NeilMed Wound Wash

DO NOT USE Q-TIPS the fibers can get left in the hole. Use a new washcloth or paper towel.

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