two to three weeks
Also, how can I make my helix piercing heal faster?
How to Heal a Helix
- GO TO A PROFESSIONAL. …
- SAY NO TO THE GUN. …
- CHOOSE YOUR JEWELLERY WISELY, AND DON’T CHANGE IT. …
- GET ONE DONE AT A TIME. …
- KEEP IT CLEAN. …
- TREAT YOUR PIERCING TO REGULAR SALT BATHS. …
- CONSIDER EMU OIL. …
- AVOID.
Regarding this, what is the best piercing cleaning solution?
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- NeilMed NeilCleanse Piercing Aftercare, Fine Mist, 6.3 Fluid Ounce. …
- H2Ocean Piercing Aftercare Spray, 1.5 Fluid Ounce. …
- H2Ocean 4 Ounce Purified Ocean Salt Water Piercing Aftercare Spray.
Should I twist my helix piercing?
Should it hurt when I twist my hoop cartilage piercing? If your helix has recently been pierced, then it is common to feel pain. … 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.
How do you sleep with a new helix piercing?
How to Sleep with a new cartilage Piercing:
- Get in the habit of sleeping on your back: Yes, I know it’s easier said than done but learning to sleep on your back will benefit you in so many ways. …
- Tie your hair up (or to the side) …
- Use a travel pillow.
How long until helix piercing stops hurting?
two weeks
Why is my helix piercing not healing?
I’m not a piercer, but the most common reasons I see for delayed/problematic healing are improper jewelry and bad cleaning practices. As far as jewelry, you’ll need implant grade metal, usually titanium or some other metal that can be properly sterilized.
Are helix piercings hard to heal?
While you might get over a lobe piercing in around a month, a helix piercing can take anywhere between three to six months to heal. Unfortunately, like the pain factor, it’s hard to give an exact healing time as everyone is different. Expect the piercing area to feel sore, turn red and even swell or bleed (initially).
Is it normal for helix piercing to throb?
pulsating, throbbing, aching are normal with cartilage… especially if it’s thick, or if it needed a lot of manipulation when putting in the jewelry. cartilage takes 6–9 months to fully heal (longer if u have issues). the first 3 months are when you need to be the most careful with it.
Which ear should I get my helix pierced?
You can have your helix piercing at the top of your ear or down a bit further. There’s a lot of cartilage in the upper ear so you have a lot to choose from. When getting your ears pierced, most piercers will prefer to make a mark on your skin so you can make sure about the placement before anything permanent is done.
How do I know if my helix piercing is healed?
Signs that the piercing is fully healed include the site of the piercing being normal colored and not red, swollen, or tender; no clear or yellowish fluid draining; and no pain when the area is touched. The earliest a cartilage piercing heals for most people is 3 months.
Can I use saline solution to clean my piercing?
Cleaning too often with an overly harsh cleaning solution, or with too many different types of cleaning solutions, can irritate your piercing. … Salt water and/or saline solutions should be used to irrigate your piercing, but it is the action of flushing out the wound that helps healing, not the saline itself.
Can I use contact saline solution to clean my piercing?
No, you don’t use any saline solution for piercing. contact saline solutions are not for piercing purposes. You can use piercing saline solution for cleaning the piercing.
What can I use to clean my piercing if I don’t have sea salt?
You can use warm water and soap. Just keep it clean. Alcohol is ok too. If you want to use salt water that’s fine but not necessary.