You should wait until your cartilage piercing is no longer an open wound before getting into any body of water (other than a shower). For cartilage piercings, it’s a good idea to wait about a month before swimming with your piercing, in order to prevent infections from bacteria in the water.
Hereof, can you wear a swim cap with a cartilage piercing?
Experts say you should wait at least 24 hours after getting a piercing before you go swimming, but really you should wait until it is fully healed. … If you‘re worried about a bandage falling off, opt for a swimming cap or waterproof band that covers the ears.
Just so, is chlorine bad for a new piercing? Plus, chlorine — which is perhaps best known for turning hair green — can also act as an irritant, which may cause extra discomfort for brand new piercings. So, sanitary or no, it’s probably best to avoid swimming pools for a spell when you’ve got a fresh piercing.
