Technically, they’re one and the same. A cartilage piercing is a pretty general term, and can be used to describe any piercing that goes through cartilage, from your nostril to your daith. A helix piercing is any piercing along that outside rim of your ear, and it’s also a cartilage piercing.
People also ask, how bad do Helix piercings hurt?
How Bad do Helix Piercings Hurt? Helix piercings are not very painful as there are almost no nerve endings in the outer ear cartilage. The average pain rating for a helix piercing is 4/10.
Besides, is getting your helix pierced dangerous?
The cartilage of the ear, in particular, can become susceptible to unique scarring, and in extreme cases, damage caused by a cartilage piercing can lead to permanent disfigurement of the ear, such as cauliflower ear. Don’t let this scare you from this super cute piercing!
What hurts more Helix or Tragus?
Different parts of the ear are bound to hurt more than others because the flesh varies – the ear lobe is generally considered the least painful piercing whereas cartilage piercings, like the helix, tragus, conch and so on – will usually be more painful because it’s tougher.
Can I get 2 helix piercings at once?
Can You Get Both Helix Piercings Together? First thing’s first: Yes, you can get a double-helix piercing done at the same time. In fact, it’s recommended considering the healing time of cartilage piercings (more on that later!)
Can a helix piercing paralyze you?
It is a common myth that if a piercing is not done in the exact correct place that you will become paralyzed. This simply is not true! This myth originated because of a single case where after having her ears pierced, 15 year old Grace Etherington became paralyzed.
Can I wash my hair after a helix piercing?
Fact: You can wash your hair like normal. However, you should be very careful. Washing hair upside down over a bath is much easier as it will cause less distress to the piercing. Myth #10: A helix piercing will cause agonising pain.
Do helix piercings get infected easily?
A piercing is essentially an open wound. An earlobe piercing usually takes six to eight weeks to heal. Cartilage piercings, which take place on the harder part of your ear, generally take longer to heal and can be more prone to infection.
Should I pop the bump on my cartilage piercing?
The short answer to whether you should pop the bump near your cartilage piercing or not is, “no.” You shouldn’t be popping anything, especially something close to a new piercing, regardless of why it developed. Popping a sore creates an open wound right next to your piercing, which, technically, is also an open wound.
How do you shower with a new cartilage piercing?
Are cartilage piercings safe?
Feb. 24, 2004 — Piercing the cartilage in the upper portion of the ear is more dangerous than earlobe piercings — and a nasty infection that doesn’t respond to many antibiotics may be a reason why.
