Is it safe to pierce ear cartilage?

The dangers are real

Cartilage piercings are piercings of the upper part of the external ear, and take longer to heal than earlobe piercings. When the piercing goes through the cartilage, it can cause infection (perichondritis) and cartilage overgrowth (cauliflower ear), Dr Kroukamp explained.

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Consequently, can a cartilage piercing make you sick?

Just some general side effects are swelling, pain, slow healing times, bleeding. People can get infections. Infections are pretty common.

In respect to this, does cartilage heal after piercing? Cartilage piercings typically take anywhere from 4 to 12 months to heal completely. They heal from the outside in, which means that it may look healed on the outside long before the healing process is actually complete. Unfortunately, bumps are relatively common with cartilage piercings.

Also to know is, can a cartilage piercing cause headaches?

Headaches are a less common side effect of piercing, though little medical research has been done. It’s possible that both getting a piercing and wearing jewelry in a piercing can cause headaches.

How fast do cartilage piercings close?

Within the first 6 months this piercing can close in a matter of hours. After a year, it can take days or even weeks to close. If you’ve had the tragus piercing for three or four years the hole will generally close slowly, and may never fully close.

How much does a cartilage piercing cost at Claire’s?

How much does it cost? Ear Piercing is FREE with the purchase of a starter kit. Starter kits are priced from $30 and include the piercing earrings or stud, and standard aftercare solution.