I definitely recommend getting the cartilage pierced with a needle because if you get it with the gun it can shatter your cartilage which can hurt for the rest of your life. Make sure to go to a place that’s clean, I watched the piercer take the needle out of a small sealed baggie, same with the jewelry.
Moreover, why can’t you use a gun cartilage piercing?
“Cartilage does not respond well when pierced with a gun,” warns Joyce, though some stores offer to pierce outer cartilage anyway. Plus, if you have thicker ears, Joyce warns that your lobes might not even fit into the gun — a potential problem that isn’t a possibility if you’re getting pierced with a needle.
Considering this, what ear piercings can be done with a gun?
Ear piercing guns
The piercing gun (stud gun) is a specialised tool designed specifically for use on ear lobes, or the nose, or the navel. A stud gun must only be used for the body part for which it is designed.
What hurts more needle or gun piercing?
The quick answer: A piercing needle is much better than a piercing gun, for many reasons. Needles are generally cleaner, more accurate, and less painful than guns. … Of course, there is risk with any piercing, but with proper technique and aftercare, most people can heal a new piercing with minimal complications.
Which ear should I get my helix pierced?
The Helix Ear Piercing
Helix piercings—piercings that are placed anywhere on the upper outer cartilage of the ear—are often the first choice when moving from the lobe.
Where is the safest place to get ears pierced?
Any piercing, no matter who administers it, is a risk. Shopping mall kiosks are generally safe places to get your ears pierced, but it’s still a risk. You can schedule an appointment to have your ears pierced by a dermatologist or other healthcare professional.
Why is Claire’s ear piercing bad?
Using piercing guns, like at Claire’s, causes massive trauma to the skin and flesh as instead of a hollow, sharp needle, the ear is pierced with a solid and fairly blunt earring, forced through the ear at speed. This can cause a lot of scarring, and the ear will take longer to heal.
Is Claire’s good for cartilage piercing?
Absolutely not. If it’s even legal for them to do that in your state, the piercers are not using the right equipment and will most likely damage your cartilage. Please don’t. I used to work at a Claire’s and the only thing that we pierced were the cartilage and the ear lobes.
Do they numb your ear before piercing?
Ask your doctor to prescribe a topical numbing cream with lidocaine derivatives that can help anesthetize the earlobes. Layer a thick coat of the cream onto the lobes 30 to 60 minutes before the piercing. Experts also say that applying ice 15 to 30 minutes before the piercing might help numb the pain receptors.
Can I sleep on newly pierced ears?
The general rule of thumb is to avoid sleeping in earrings, with one exception: when you get a new piercing. You’ll need to keep these small studs in for 6 weeks or longer, or until your piercer gives you the OK.
Why you shouldn’t use a piercing gun?
Most piercing guns aggressively force blunt ended studs through the tissue of your ears which is painful and unnatural, and can cause serious damage. This process simply forces the stud through your ear, wedging the jewelry between irritated and now-inflamed skin.
