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. … Even though the initial piercing doesn’t cause much pain, you may still experience irritation in the days after getting pierced.
Likewise, people ask, how long do Helix piercings take to heal?
Just so, are helix piercings dangerous?
When bacteria get into cartilage, they eat through it like a dog chomping down hamburger. The entire ear can be destroyed in just a few days. … Cartilage piercing is dangerous because it really doesn’t take much at all to cause an infection. So my advice, buck the trends and don’t get the cartilage pierced.
Does a helix piercing hurt more than lobe?
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.
Which ear should I get my helix pierced?
The Helix Ear Piercing
Helix piercings—piercings that are placed anywhere on the upper outer cartilage of the ear—are often the first choice when moving from the lobe.
Do helix piercings ever stop hurting?
How long does the pain last? It is normal for your ear to hurt immediately after getting a cartilage piercing, pain that commonly lasts for two weeks to a month. Be careful to not sleep on the side that was pierced: Doing so will cause healing complications and unnecessary discomfort.
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 get helix piercing on both ears?
Re: Should you get a cartilage piercing in both ears or just one? I always say go for one first, wait a while, then go back for a second if you want more. It doesn’t look “off” if it’s asymmetrical. I tend to see most people with odd sets in their ears, always have.
What age should you get a helix piercing?
Piercing Age Limit
| MINIMUM AGE | PIERCING TYPE | ID REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 6 – 15 years of age | Lobe | With Parents (both ID) |
| 16 years of age | Helix | copy of ID |
| Conch | copy of ID | |
| Forward Helix | copy of ID |
How much does a helix piercing cost?
Cost of a Foward Helix Piercing
Because a helix piercing is a bit more complicated in terms of placement, you can expect to pay up to $90 or $100 for a well-done piercing. However, you can also find experienced, reputable piercers charging close to $30, so there’s a large range in terms of what you can expect to pay.
Can I get two helix piercings at once?
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!)
