Ear Piercings Charleston WV

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Local Businesses

Plastic Surgeons

1-304-345-5466
1213 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV 25301


J. Wesley Culpepper

(304) 388-1930
210 Brooks Street Suite 200
Charleston, WV 25301


Milroy, Stephen K – Milroy Stephen K

(304) 345-0280
3100 Maccorkle Ave Se, #809
Charleston, WV 25304


King, Tammy L – Total Body Image Health Center

(304) 926-1001
4522 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304


William Andrew Stewart

304-925-8949
4415 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304


Harry Richard Reynolds

304-345-3570
3100 Maccorkle Ave Se Ste 302
Charleston, WV 25304


Amores A

1-304-342-3026
1201 Washington Street East
Charleston, WV 25301


West Virginia Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center

304-925-7546
4610 Kanawha Ave. Sw Suite 302
Charleston, WV 25309


Steinvurzel Mark

(304)720-7200
24 Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
Charleston, WV 25303


Abdalla Bandak

(304) 925-4665
4920 Maccorkle Avenue S.E.
Charleston, WV 25304


Faces-First Appalachian

(304) 388-2950
830 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 302
Charleston, WV 25302


Hossino Hatem

1-304-346-5363
415 Morris Street Suite 101
Charleston, WV 25301


Stephen K Milroy

304-345-0280
3100 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304


Faw Mary E

1-304-346-5363
415 Morris Street Suite 300
Charleston, WV 25301


Sullesta Rene O

(304) 345-1992
1313 Quarrier St # A
Charleston, WV 25301


Duncan Harry E Jr

1-304-346-5363
3100 Maccorkle Avenue Southeast
Charleston, WV 25304


Farmer Donald E

(304) 345-1137
3100 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304


Frank Trupo

(304) 346-4444
331 Laidley Street Suite 510
Charleston, WV 25301


Hawkins, Richard

304-342-3193
5003 Venable Ave # A
Charleston, WV 25304


Dr.Andrew Stewart

304-925-8949
4415 Maccorkle Avenue Southeast
Charleston, WV 25304


Ear Piercings FAQ in Charleston, WV

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.

What does a healing piercing look like?

Discoloration (redness) and itching during healing process are also fairly common. Secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid (not pus) is part of the healing process and is to be expected. It is liquid when it leaves the body but dries into “crusties.” Piercings will go through “ups and downs” while healing.

Which month is best for piercing?

However, less blood flow also means less possibility of swelling, so you may want to schedule your piercing for winter. If you play summer sports, or hit the pool frequently during summer, it might be better for you to get your piercing in winter to give it enough time to heal and ready to show it off in summer!

When can I sleep on my earlobe piercing?

The general rule of thumb is to avoid sleeping in earrings, with one exception: when you get a new piercing. You’ll need to keep these small studs in for 6 weeks or longer, or until your piercer gives you the OK.

Which ear piercing hurts the most gun or needle?

Needle Piercing is Less Painful When you get pierced with a piercing gun the studs used to pierce your ear are fairly blunt, which makes them more difficult to pierce your skin. Gun piercings on ear cartilage can even shatter the cartilage with the force of a blunt stud.

Why do earring holes smell?

Dead cells mix with sebum to create an awful smell. Sebum is an oily substance created by the sebaceous glands which make the skin waterproof. When an earring hole hasn’t been cleaned properly, the sebum will mix with the dead cells caused by the pierced skin to create a gross smell.

Is it OK if shampoo touches the piercing?

To avoid infection, keep your hands and anything that touches your new piercing CLEAN. We don’t expect you to stop using hair products during your healing period, but we DO recommend protecting your new piercing from exposure to hair spray and other styling products, including shampoo and conditioner.

When can I shower after ear piercing?

Avoid baths, hot tubs, swimming pools, saunas, lakes, etc. for the first three weeks after being pierced as they contain bacteria which can increase the risk of infection.

Is it painful to get your ears pierced?

While you shouldn’t feel more than a pinch when the needle goes through your ear with lobe piercings, cartilage piercings are known to be quite painful, initially feeling a sharp shock before experiencing a duller throbbing pain.

What age is best to pierce ears?

There is really no specific recommendation for getting your baby’s ears pierced. It depends on what you want for your child. You can consult with your pediatrician on whether to pierce your baby’s ears, but many recommend that your baby is at least three months old.

What kind of earrings won’t hurt your ears?

Generally speaking, you want to avoid nickel and opt for at least 14k gold (anything less usually contains nickel or brass) or sterling silver 925. If your ears are still reacting negatively, try posts made of medical-grade stainless steel or titanium, which tend to be the least reactive.