Ear cartilage piercing is one of the most common types of piercing for both women and men. Such an ornament as an earring in the cartilage of the ear will bring you joy and cause few problems only if this process is carried out by a specialist in a licensed medical institution, in compliance with the necessary safety rules. With the correct execution of the procedure, the place where the puncture was made heals painlessly and very quickly. If you are thinking about having this procedure, then we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the information provided in our article.
How is a puncture done?
Please note that the puncture is not done with a gun. With the so-called "shot" cartilage can be crushed. This will seriously complicate the healing process. The puncture can be done with various types of needles with a small diameter. Before the procedure, the place where you are going to make a puncture must be treated with an anesthetic solution, and then with an antiseptic.
Does it hurt?
Feelings while making a puncture are really not pleasant, but, in principle, there is nothing to be afraid of. With the right puncture, the pain lastsmaximum three minutes. Puncture pain relief is used exclusively for people who need it.
Can I get a cartilage piercing at home?
It is possible, but after a while after doing the manipulation with the puncture of the cartilage on your own and at home, there is a risk that the wound will heal with serious complications. There are many reflex zones in the ear. Therefore, the best solution is to contact a licensed professional in their field or an appropriate medical institution.
Contraindications for puncture
Before making a puncture, it is very important to make sure that you have no contraindications to it. So, cartilage piercing is contraindicated in the following cases:
- Chronic skin conditions: this includes dermatitis, furunculosis and other rashes.
- Growing organism (childhood, period of active growth). Age is key. If you are under the age of fifteen, it is better to refuse this procedure, as the puncture process can weaken the immune system, and healing will take a long time.
- Pregnancy and lactation is a time when it is better not to carry out this procedure.
- Mental illness.
- A bleeding disorder.
- Defect of the heart.
- Kidney failure.
- Peptic ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Oncological diseases.
- Asthma.
- Predisposition to allergies.
- Gynecological diseases - stress can lead totheir aggravation and complication.
- Various diseases of the ear.
- Recent traumatic brain injury.
- Viral and infectious diseases.
As you can see, there are many contraindications, so it is necessary to approach the puncture for wearing an earring in the cartilage of the ear with all responsibility. And the client's ignorance of contraindications to puncture manipulations can become the root cause of severe consequences.
Only if there are no restrictions, you can start choosing a specialist. A photo of an ear with a cartilage piercing and an earring in it is presented below.
Symptoms of complications after an incorrectly pierced ear
After making a cartilage puncture, it is worth monitoring it very carefully. There are several signs that are a signal that healing is not going according to plan:
- Pulsating pain is a serious sign of improper healing. If a lot of time has passed since you made the puncture, and the ear continues to hurt, then you should consult a specialist, if necessary, a doctor.
- Pus is a serious sign that things are not going according to plan. It should not be, both at first, and after weeks and months.
- Tumor. Small swelling is possible only in the first time after the puncture. Later, this is an occasion to see a doctor.
- Formation of a keloid scar or scar.
In case of slow healing, seek medical help
Wrong choice of master
If you chose the masterincorrectly, did not follow the necessary hygiene rules when piercing the cartilage if there are contraindications, you run the risk of a number of complications.
- Profuse bleeding.
- Development of ear defects.
- Impaired vision.
- Appearance of keloid scars.
- Neuritis of the facial nerve and more.
Therefore, the procedure for selecting a master and an institution should be approached very responsibly.
A few rules of conduct after a puncture
What should be done to ensure that there are no negative consequences after an ear piercing? After the procedure, it is worth remembering a few simple rules that will help your wound heal quickly.
- Until your wound is completely healed, do not remove the earrings.
- After 48 hours, regularly move the jewelry back and forth alternately to successfully heal the puncture site.
- Disinfect the wound twice a day.
- After exercising, do not forget to clean the wound with an antiseptic.
- Do not wet the ear for three days after the piercing.
- The earring should be chosen with an excess length in order to protect yourself from discomfort when puffiness appears.
- For cartilage, use jewelry with the thinnest rod.
- Good masters perform manipulations before the puncture, with the help of which they find out the best place for the puncture.
Types of cartilage piercing
There is a wide range of ear cartilage piercings. Below are the main ones:
- Hand - hole,passing between two zones of cartilage.
- Antitragus - a puncture of the cartilage located above the earlobe.
- Helix - a puncture, as a result of which the jewelry is inserted horizontally along the edge of the ear.
- Orbital - a combination of two holes in the ear.
Days - puncture of the cartilage above the auditory canal from top to bottom
It is very important to choose earrings from a material that does not cause allergies. The smooth curly part is also very important (if the curly part is not smooth, there is a very high chance that the decoration will cling to the outfit and cause inconvenience). The main thing is to choose the right earrings in the cartilage after ear piercing.
Varieties of cartilage piercing jewelry
There are a huge number of varieties of jewelry for punctures in the cartilage. Below are the symbols that are called ear cartilage earrings.
A rod is an ornament that consists of a base, a straight stick, a disk, a ball or a wrap
- Microlabret - distinguished by the thinnest rod.
- Banana is a curved rod with balls on both sides.
- Spiral - the name speaks for itself, since it is an earring in the form of a spring.
- Circular - looks like a crescent, and balls can be located along the edges, but not necessarily.
- Microbanan - a rod shape with a curved stem.
- Hard - it looks like a round ring with various additions.
- Labret - consists of a base, a ball, a wrap.
For recent punctures, a barbell, labret is best. Also, the type of jewelry depends on where the puncture was made.
When can I change the earring in the cartilage of the ear? Everything is extremely simple - as soon as a fresh puncture wound heals.
Name of the raw materials from which the earrings are made
In order for the process of tissue regeneration to be faster, the channel was formed correctly, piercing earrings are made of hypoallergenic material.
- Medical steel is a steel that helps to quickly heal the wound at the puncture site and is one of the most famous materials, although this composition was abandoned in Europe due to the fact that it can cause various inflammations when it enters the bloodstream.
- Teflon is a material that does not cause allergies, so it is often used in piercing culture.
- Silver is a jewelry material that is not advisable to use during wound healing. Oxides of this material can cause an unpredictable reaction at the site of wound healing. But the silver earring in the cartilage of the ear (photo below) looks quite original.
- Medical plastic. This type of material is quite common among young people. It is light and diverse in its style, it is distinguished by a variety of colors, but it is not durable and requires very careful wearing of jewelry.
- Gold is forjust made piercing, it is desirable to use gold of high standard.
- Platinum is considered the best material, although it is expensive. This alloy helps to quickly take root decoration, promotes rapid healing of the wound.
Of course, only you can choose which material is suitable, based on taste preferences and material capabilities. Ear piercings are incredibly popular these days. The photos of cartilage with an earring, presented above, allow you to see what popular variations of our time look like.
