Ear Piercings Santa Barbara CA

Find top doctors who perform Ear Piercings in Santa Barbara, CA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Santa Barbara, CA.

Local Businesses

Gregory Keller

805-687-6408
221 W Pueblo St Ste A
Santa Barbara, CA 93105


Michael L Merrin

(805) 563-9814
1919 State St – Suite 302
Santa Barbara, CA 93101


Michelson David N

(800) 643-6355

Santa Barbara, CA 93101


Kiken Robert Dds

(805) 682-0933
701 Golf View Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93105


Kevin C Osburn

805-682-7874
2320 Bath St Ste 317
Santa Barbara, CA 93105


Osburn, Kevin C – Osburn Kevin C

(805) 682-7874
2320 Bath St, #317
Santa Barbara, CA 93105


Juan Francisco Padilla

805-682-7222
427 W Pueblo St Ste C
Santa Barbara, CA 93105


Russell Brent Stokes

805-687-0080
216 W Pueblo St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105


Peter Ford

(805) 681-1761
317 W Pueblo St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105


Louise Hope Stewart

(805) 687-5538
2320 Bath St – Suite 203
Santa Barbara, CA 93105


Julio Soares

(805) 967-1359
Suite 105 5333 Hollister Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93111


Hammond, Richard

805-681-7500
334 S Patterson Ave Ste 105
Santa Barbara, CA 93111


George Keith Llewellyn

805-687-5538
2320 Bath St Ste 203
Santa Barbara, CA 93105


Lurleen M Benzian

(805) 964-1514
334 S Patterson Ave – Ste 105
Santa Barbara, CA 93111


Robert Leposavic

(805) 681-1761
317 W Pueblo St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105


Center For Dermatology Care

(805) 497-1694

Santa Barbara, CA 93101


Thomas A Van Meter

(805) 964-1514
334 S Patterson Ave – Ste 105
Santa Barbara, CA 93111


John Chapple

(805) 966-2203
511 E. Arrellaga Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93103


Douglas Mackenzie

(805) 898-0700
Suite A 225 West Pueblo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105


Terry Perkins

(805) 904-0922
1309 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101


Ear Piercings FAQ in Santa Barbara, CA

Why do pierced ears 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 is the least noticeable piercing?

Cartilage piercings like daith, conch, and helix piercings are especially easy to hide. Facial hair is another great way to hide piercings. A beard is an easy way to hide labret and medusa piercings. Smaller, less vibrant pieces are harder to spot.

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.

How do I protect my ear piercing when washing my hair?

Flip your hair to the opposite side of your head so you can avoid getting an excessive amount of water or any product in the wound. Make sure you stay in this position until you’ve completely rinsed the product out of your hair before gently patting your ear dry.

How do I know if my ear piercing is healed?

Typically, ear lobe piercings take around 4-6 months, while upper or inner ear piercings take between 6-12+ months to fully heal. You’ll know your ear is healed once any discharge, swelling, redness, flaking, or soreness stops.

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.

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.

What do ear piercings help with?

The piercing associated with the inside corner of your ear helps relieve any chronic pain, such as the spinal and lower back. It is one of the more intense ear piercings to get, but many people get it done nowadays for its benefits. Some have even reported it helps aid indigestion.

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 is the most uncommon ear piercing?

A snug piercing, also known as the anti-helix, is a horizontal piercing through the inner ridge of your cartilage. Because it’s one of the most painful piercing types, it’s one of the rarest ear piercings.

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.