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Ear Piercings FAQ in Nyack, NY

What is the least hurtful ear piercing?

A helix piercing is probably the least painful of all cartilage piercings. It is placed on the outer upper rim of your ear where the cartilage is the thinnest.

Which ear piercing is easiest to sleep on?

Daith piercings are one of the few you can initially puncture with a ring instead of a stud. It’s located between the tragus and lower part of the forward helix in the innermost part of your ear (a pressure point some claim can help with migraines), which keeps it protected from irritation during sleep.

What is the safest piercing?

Safest Piercings Along with the nostrils and belly button, the earlobes are the safest and most common body part to be pierced. The flesh of the earlobe heals well when the area is cleaned regularly and the piercing is done at the proper angle.

Should I clean the crust off my piercing?

Crusting after body piercing is normal—this might just be the result of your body trying to heal itself. While perfectly normal, these crusties should be cleaned carefully and thoroughly whenever you notice them.

Should you take earrings out at night?

It is generally recommended that you take your earrings out when you are sleeping. If you don’t want to take your earrings out, there are some ways to be more comfortable sleeping with them.

What should I eat on the day of my piercing?

Soft, bland foods — like applesauce and yogurt — are preferred. French kissing and oral sex are off-limits during this time. You can do a salt rinse to help minimize any pain and swelling. Ready-made rinses may be available for purchase from your piercer, or you can make your own at home.

Can you bring your own earrings to get pierced?

In short, yes—you can bring your own jewelry to a piercing shop. However, we recommend that you only do so if the jewelry is made from high-quality materials such as surgical steel, titanium, or gold.

Why do earrings go black?

Oxidisation, also known as tarnishing, is a natural process for your jewellery to go through and is a product of chemical reaction that is caused by the other metals that are mixed with the silver, reacting to natural and synthetic chemicals in the air and on your skin.

How do you clean your ears after piercing?

Gently wash your piercings with a mild, fragrance-free soap and water at least once a day. Thoroughly rinse your piercings after washing them. Using petroleum jelly that comes in a squeeze tube, gently apply a thin coat around each opening. Keep an eye on your ears.

Should I take my earring out if it’s infected?

Don’t take out the earring! Clean the infected area 3 times a day. Wash hands with soap and water before touching the ear or earring. Use cotton swab (“Q-Tip”) dipped in pierced ear solution (see #3 below).

What is a masculine piercing?

Areas of the male genitals that are common for piercings include: Penile shaft. Pubic piercings. Scrotum piercings. Perineum piercings.

What is the gunk in my ear piercing?

If you’ve had an ear or nose cartilage piercing, small lumps can sometimes form around the piercing. The lumps, called granulomas, are trapped fluid. You can treat them by soaking a pad in warm water then holding the pad against them once a day.

Which piercing is the hardest to heal?

A helix piercing is in the cartilage of the upper ear. While it’s not a particularly painful procedure, it has one of the longest healing times, taking 6–12 months to completely heal.