Performing your own piercings can be risky. Infection, rejection, and poor placement may result. For the safest and best piercing, see a professional body piercer. Look up any accreditation or training required of professional piercers in your area.
Regarding this, how long should a cartilage bar be?
The most common length is 3/8 inch but 5/16 inch and 7/16 inch are common as well. Labret and Monroe can also be used for Cartilage rings. The most common gauge for a cartilage piercing is 16ga with a length of 5/16 inch and 1/4 inch.
One may also ask, is a cartilage piercing unprofessional?
Cartilage piercings are almost universally accepted by even more conservative companies. As more and more people opt for multiple piercings throughout the ear, it’s difficult for employers to say no. If you have a cartilage piercing or two, it’s less likely to be frowned upon than other piercing types.
Can you hit a vein piercing your cartilage?
It’s always possible you hit a blood vain but that is rare and not dangerous and your body is one big nerve so nothing special. Only thing that is dangerous is an major artery which you don’t have in your ear. There are no major nerves or veins in that area.
Which ear should I get my cartilage pierced?
Make Sure to Get It on the Side You Don’t Sleep On
Because I got mine done on a whim, I wasn’t really thinking about which side to get it on, so I picked my left ear right before I was asked.
What size hoop should I get for my cartilage?
JEWELRY TYPE
| Standard Hoop Inner Diameter | |
|---|---|
| Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Lobe, etc.) | 5/16″ (8mm) |
| Earhead, Thin Helix (Hole near the edge) | 1/4″ (6-6.5mm) |
| Conch | 3/8″-1/2″ (10mm-12mm) |
| Nose | 5/16″ (8mm) |
What is smaller than a 16 gauge?
An 18 gauge, one of the smallest gauges, is actually smaller than a 16 gauge earring, with the largest gauges being 0, 00, and 000 gauge jewelry.
What is the smallest earring size?
1/32 inch
Can I put a lobe earring in my cartilage?
You’re supposed to be able to hang any hoop or dangling jewelry. It’s going to need around four months for healing. This type of piercing is done along the vertical inner cartilage ridge.
Can I put a nose hoop in my cartilage?
Nose hoops only make good cartilage earrings if your upper ear piercing was done at 20 gauge or 18 gauge. Otherwise, a nose ring won’t be the correct gauge.
Is it bad to twist your cartilage piercing?
No, you should not twist your cartilage piercing as this can prevent healing. Just wiping the cleaning solution over the front and back of the piercing should be enough.
What piercings are unprofessional?
Lobe piercings are so common that few employers take issue with them. Even some of the more exotic ear piercings like helix, conch, and tragus piercings are rarely a problem. A more common concern with ear piercings in the workplace is the jewellery.
Can teachers Pierce noses?
No, teachers don’t need to have piercings all over their face like all these young people do. Teachers are also allowed to have piercings such as a small nose piercing but not like lipz or eyebrows and such like that.
Can my employer make me take out my nose ring?
An employer does have the right to set standards for appearance and dress within the practice while an employee is on duty and working. An employer can enforce these standards by forbidding the employee to wear the nose ring or requiring the person to remove it while on the clock.
