16 gauge
Keeping this in view, should I downsize my helix piercing?
Your original jewelry should stay in until you are ready to downsize, which for a standard helix piercing and most cartilage piercings, is 12 weeks.
Beside this, when should I downsize my helix piercing? Your downsize is generally scheduled for anywhere between 2 – 8 weeks after having the piercing done, and in this time that channel won’t be entirely formed just yet and very, very delicate.
Also, can I shower after a helix piercing?
–Showering: Shower like you normally do, then the last thing you will do is clean your piercing. Lather up some mild non-antibacterial soap in your clean hands and gently wash your piercing. … Then rinse with distilled water or shower, as mentioned above, to get rid of any salt crystals that might form when dry.
