We’re happy you’ve decided to give your child a great piercing experience. What we offer here is likely much different than what you experienced as a child and what you’ll find in “piercing gun” establishments.
One of the biggest differences is that we do not use piercing guns. Our process uses tools specifically designed for piercing, which provides a safer, gentler, and more accurate experience for your child.Here’s more information from the Association of Professional Piercers (APP). Everything we use is sterilized for each procedure and properly disposed of afterward. Nothing is used from person to person for safety.
Jewelry has also been improved. “Starter studs/earrings” are a thing of the past. We offer a range of earrings/studs in implant-grade titanium or solid 14k/18k gold with disk backs for more comfort and easier cleaning. This initial jewelry is safe to wear for a lifetime, and many prefer this style for daily wear in healed piercings.
Your Guide To Getting A Forward Helix Piercing
Suggested aftercare has changed as well. Gone are the days of harsh, burning chemicals like alcohol/peroxide/etc. and twisting/turning your jewelry, ‘cause that just hurts! And it’s not good for your piercing. Our recommended aftercare focuses on protecting your piercing and allowing your immune system to heal.You can read more here.
First, babies cannot consent to the procedure. While ear piercing may not seem like a big deal, it is a permanent change to your child’s appearance. We feel it’s important for the child to be old enough to ask for this permanent scar and to understand what that means to them. Bodily autonomy is a very important concept to us, and we feel that performing piercings on children without their consent violates that.
Children’s ears also change size and shape significantly the first few years of their lives. This makes placing piercings on babies in such a way that they will be centered, even, and attractive difficult if not impossible. We redo many, many piercings on older children and adults to fix bad placement from being pierced as a baby.
Cartilage Piercings Vs. Earlobe Ear Piercings
As this process can be a bit overwhelming for younger kids, we’ve developed a special protocol. We’ll have you and your child in for a consultation to make sure your child is ready for the piercing process.
For children and teens ages 10-17, we offer standard earlobe piercings. We find that kids in this age group do not need a separate consultation. Please see the Policies section above for required paperwork.
A single (one side) earlobe piercing for children and teens ages 10-17. This could be in a first piercing placement or higher up the lobe. Jewelry priced separately.
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1 piercing on each lobe (pair), or 2 piercings on one earlobe/side. This could be a first set of piercings, or higher up the lobe. Jewelry priced separately.
For teens 16 and older, we offer the simple earlobe piercings above, as well as nostril piercings, navel piercings, and various cartilage piercings like helix, tragus, conch, etc. Please see the Policies section above for required paperwork.
A single piercing in the cartilage for ages 16-17. This appointment covers simple helix, forward helix, tragus, conch, or daith piercings. Jewelry priced separately.
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2 helix piercings for ages 16-17. Placement can be towards middle of ear, as in photo, or toward the crease/outside. Both piercings must be on same ear. Jewelry priced separately.
Industrial piercings connect 2 cartilage piercings with 1 barbell. This piercing is very anatomy dependent. We recommend a consultation before the piercing to make sure one of the options available will work with your anatomy. We’ll discuss what jewelry options are available. Jewelry priced separately.
Navel piercing for ages 16-17. We strongly recommend a consultation before booking this piercing services, as about 30-40% of folks have a navel that cannot successfully be pierced. For some individuals, a bottom/lower navel works better, or a top piercing with a low profile bottom, sometimes called a “floating navel piercing.” Jewelry priced separately.
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While it may seem obvious, we must state that we cannot and will not pierce the nipples or genitals of those under 18. It is illegal and unethical. Anyone offering these services is no true professional.
We do not offer oral piercings like lip or tongue piercings on those under 18. First, these piercing present a risk for permanent damage to teeth and oral tissue (read more from the APP). We feel that risk is not warranted on someone who may not fully understand the permanence or possible cost to fix the damage. Second, touching the mouth of someone under 18 is enough of a legal grey area that we are not comfortable offering the service.We’ll talk about the different types of piercings, helix piercing cost, and we’ll answer the question, “Does a helix piercing hurt?” So before you visit your favorite piercer, read this guide!
If you want a helix piercing, you’re not alone! This trendy piercing, usually found on the upper cartilage of the ear, can be customized with different placements and jewelry styles.
An Introduction To: Cartilage Piercings
The helixis one of the most popular cartilage piercings. That’s not to say you’ll blend in with the crowd, though! You can get multiple ear piercings in the area and create a completely unique ear stack.
If one is good, two or three is better! As you can probably guess, a double or triple helix consists of multiple piercings in a row on the upper ear cartilage. The first involves two piercings that sit vertically on the upper ear, and the second involves three piercings on the upper ear.
Mix and match for a one-of-a-kind sense of style! Some people like to combine other piercings, such as the upper lobe and forward helix piercing, to create a long chain of jewelry that spans the length of the ear.
A Complete Guide To Cartilage Piercings
If you choose triple or doublehelix, make sure there's enough space between the jewelry to safely change your earring and clean your piercings. It's also a good idea to get each ear piercing individually, so you can focus on healing one spot at a time.
Make a statement with a unique forward helix piercing. If you follow the curve of the top of your ear around until it meets your face, that little nook of your ear is the forward helix piercing.
Don’t stop at just one, you can choose double or triple forward helix piercings. Show your sparkle! The forward helix piercing is usually styled with tiny stones on flat back earrings , but you can also style it with captive bead rings and tiny huggie earrings.
Medical Complications Of Cartilage And Ear Piercing
There's no medical reason to get a helix. But have been known to prescribe fashion advice, and the helix piercing does wonders for aesthetics and style.
The price of a helix piercing will vary depending on the piercing studio location, the experience level of the professional piercer, and the type of jewelry you select. Most piercers usually charge between $20 and $75, not including the price of the jewelry.
WARNING! Never go to a piercer who uses a piercing gun for any cartilage piercing. These guns force trauma to the cartilage which can cause bumps and keloids. (No thank you!) Additionally, guns harbor more bacteria than needles, which increases the likelihood of infection and healing time.
The Helix Piercing: Everything You Need To Know
This is where lobe and cartilage piercings really differ. Pain is a personal thing, and each person’s pain tolerance with a helix piercing is 100% subjective.
In the same way, it's difficult to give an exact healing time for a helix piercing. Crowd-sourcing is a great way to understand all the possibilities, so below you can see a variety of pain and healing time responses.
This piercing isn't pain-free, but many people say that they hurt less than other cartilage piercings, with some only reporting a slight pinch.
Double Helix Piercing: Everything You Need To Know
On a pain scale of 1 to 10, people report that the pain level ranges between 4-6. Keep in mind, while the piercing itself doesn't cause much pain, it may become red and itchy after a few days. Don’t worry! This is completely normal. Be sure to follow your piercer’s suggestion on after-piercing care for best results.
If you’re looking for a cartilage piercing with a speedy recovery time, a helix piercing usually heals within 6 months - faster than many other cartilage piercings.
Ensure optimal healing by cleaning it with saline solution and following your piercer’s recommended aftercare routine. If you don't look after your helix healing process, your new piercing may take longer to heal or you might need to have it re-pierced.
The Healing Piercing
We get it! You’re ready to change your piercing jewelry for something cute (maybe something from our cartilage earrings collection?), but not so fast! You need to wait until the upper ear cartilage is completely healed before changing your helix earring. It's important to wear the same piece of jewelry used to pierce your helix as you heal. Don’t forget to keep up with the piercing aftercare even after your helix is fully healed.
Like all cartilage piercings, keeping your helix piercing clean is super important to get it healed. Use saline solution and a cotton ball to clean gently around the upper cartilage.
When you wash your hair, allow the warm water to rinse over the piercing for about 15-30
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