Nononononononononononno do not use a regular lobe stud in it. Conch piercings tend to be a high gauge than lobes and they go through a shitton more cartilage. Assuming you went to a reputable shop to get it, go back and talk to your piercer.
In this regard, can you use Tragus earrings for conch?
Diamond Flower 14K Gold Labret Tragus Cartilage Earring
Both the inner and outer conch can sport flat back studs. … We offer tons of teeny studs to fit any conch piercing. These jewelry items may be small, but with their hand-polished sheen, they’ll shine brighter than any other jewelry piece in your cartilage party.
| 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) |
Also question is, can I get a conch piercing with a hoop?
Then there’s the outer conch piercing, which allows a ring to go around the outer edge of the ear’s cartilage (hello, hoop earrings). According to Jones, a conch piercing is suitable for many ears and suits all styles.
Is conch piercing Dangerous?
With a conch piercing, there is actually less risk of rejection than with other cartilage piercings, as the hole goes clean through the ear. However, there is the usual risk of infection as with any piercing. To avoid infections, just be sure to clean the piercing consistently.
Why does my conch piercing hurt so bad?
When you get your conch pierced, the needle has to move through a hard plate of cartilage. Feel your ear and move it around. You can tell that the cartilage in the conch is thicker and harder than most other parts of your ear. This means the piercing is going to be more painful than most other areas.
What’s the most painful piercing?
Most Painful Piercings
- Daith. A daith piercing is a puncture to the lump of cartilage in your inner ear, above the ear canal. …
- Helix. The helix piercing is placed in the cartilage groove of the upper ear. …
- Rook. …
- Conch. …
- Industrial. …
- Dermal Anchor. …
- Septum. …
- Nipple.
Do conch piercings close up?
As with many cartilage piercings, when you get a conch piercing the hole itself is usually permanent once fully healed. However, the skin can heal over the hole. … This piercing has the potential to close up quickly, especially when it is newer.
