Ear Piercings San Francisco CA

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Local Businesses

Andrew K Choi

415-476-2172
90 Behr Ave Apt 104
San Francisco, CA 94131


Ellison, Samuel

415-447-6877
2001 Union St Ste 520
San Francisco, CA 94123


Chang Kristoffer

(415) 923-3860
1229 Madison St # 840
San Francisco, CA 94115


Lucia R Tuffanelli

(415) 781-4083
450 Sutter St – Ste 1306
San Francisco, CA 94108


Gelbart, Norm – Eyecare Associates-San Fran

(415) 982-2020
4005 Colby Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94141


Harold M Schneidman

(415) 718-1932
490 Post Street – #320
San Francisco, CA 94102


Dr. Carolyn Chang Plastic Surgery

1-415-923-3070
2100 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA 94115


Manfred Adami

415-434-2888
110 Pacific Ave Ste 135
San Francisco, CA 94111


Daane Stephen

1-415-561-0542
2186 Geary Boulevard Suite 212
San Francisco, CA 94115


David J Macgregor

(415) 989-9400
450 Sutter Street – STE 1432
San Francisco, CA 94108


Kara Reinke

1701 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94115


Frederick J Engelbrecht

415-585-1260
7677 Center Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127


Brown Donald M

(415) 923-3005
2100 Webster St Suite 429
San Francisco, CA 94115


Liposuction & Cosmetic Surgery

(415) 956-8686
3614 Meridian St # 200
San Francisco, CA 94141


Hall, Felicia

415-393-9550
450 Sutter St Rm 830
San Francisco, CA 94108


Timothy G Berger

(415) 353-7800
1701 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94115


San Francisco Hair Transplant Clinic

(866) 999-6482
490 Post Street Suite#1701
San Francisco, CA 94101


Jonelis, Frank

415-333-0100
2200 Ofarrell St
San Francisco, CA 94115


Stephen Preble Daane

(415) 561-0342
2186 Geary Blvd – 212
San Francisco, CA 94115


Michael Echavez

415-788-3800
118 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133


Ear Piercings FAQ in San Francisco, CA

How long does an ear piercing take to heal?

There are different types of tissue in different parts of your ear, so how long it takes to heal depends on your body and the place you’ve pierced. Earlobes usually take 6-8 weeks. If you pierce the cartilage on the side of your ear, it can take 4 months to a year. Ask your piercing professional for an estimate.

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.

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.

What piercings heal the fastest?

Tongue piercings have the fastest healing duration of all piercings at only two weeks before you can downsize the bar. Lower lip piercings have a minimum of 6-8 weeks, while upper lip piercings (such as madonna or monroe piercings) take around 8 weeks.

What is the Medusa piercing?

What is a medusa piercing? A medusa or philtrum piercing positions a stud in the center groove above the cupid’s-bow of the lip. A piercer usually fits the piercing with a long labret stud. Once the piercing heals, a person can exchange the stud for a shorter stud to avoid causing damage to their teeth and gums.

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’s a venom piercing?

A venom piercing is a double tongue piercing — one on each side of the tongue. Though not quite as tough-sounding, it’s sometimes called a frog eye piercing because the balls on the jewelry resemble frog eyes when you open your mouth.

What piercings are best for sensitive ears?

How to choose earrings for sensitive ears. Platinum and stainless steel tend to be less reactive, making them the best metals for hypoallergenic jewelry, says Marchbein. “These are also good options, along with plastic, for initial ear piercings, which can decrease the risk of developing ACD later on,” she explains.

What happens if I take my earring out if it’s infected?

If a new piercing is infected, it is best not to remove the earring. Removing the piercing can allow the wound to close, trapping the infection within the skin. For this reason, it is advisable not to remove an earring from an infected ear unless advised by a doctor or professional piercer.

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.