That said, your conch is a pretty thick chunk of ear cartilage, so you can expect a decent level of pain, pinch, and ouch (sorry, but truth is truth) and likely much more pain than a standard lobe piercing. If you already have your helix or tragus pierced, prepare for your conch piercing to feel around the same.
Likewise, what is a conch piercing good for?
You may have heard that some ear piercings can help reduce pain. The daith piercing, for example, seems to relieve migraines in some people. Conch piercing has been associated with easing both chronic and acute pain.
Keeping this in consideration, what ear do you get a conch piercing?
A conch piercing is located in the center part of the ear—aka the area with the most room—and because of its placement, it’s one of the most customizable ear piercings you can get.
What piercing helps with anxiety?
What does this piercing have to do with anxiety? A daith piercing is located in the innermost fold of your ear. Some people believe that this piercing can help ease anxiety-related migraines and other symptoms.
What piercing helps with weight loss?
Proponents of ear stapling claim that the staples stimulate a pressure point that controls appetite, leading to weight loss. Small surgical staples are placed into the inner cartilage of each ear.
Is conch piercing Dangerous?
With a conch piercing, there is actually less risk of rejection than with other cartilage piercings, as the hole goes clean through the ear. However, there is the usual risk of infection as with any piercing. To avoid infections, just be sure to clean the piercing consistently.
Can you get a hoop conch piercing right away?
But a hoop generally isn’t used during the initial piercing and while you can certainly change from a stud to a hoop later on, there’s going to be a long waiting period in between. “Be sure it’s fully healed first, or you will end up with bumps from irritation,” Lopez revealed.
Is it worth getting a conch piercing?
Cartilage piercings take the better part of a year to heal. If you’re impatient, you might want to stay away from the conch piercing. If you’re willing to take care of your conch piercing for the entire healing period, then the look is absolutely worth it.
How long after a conch piercing can I change it?
6 to 12 months
Can you wear earbuds with a conch piercing?
Headphones and earbuds can still be used with a conch piercing, but the type of piercing jewelry you use will have an effect on whether or not the device sits properly.
Is conch piercing permanent?
The conch takes a long time to heal. This makes it a more permanent piercing than other piercing options. Therefore, it’s not a great piercing to get on a whim; there are many things to consider before making the decision. If you’re genetically predisposed to scarring, stay away from cartilage piercings in general.
What’s the most painful piercing?
Here is how much each type of piercing may hurt in order of most painful to least painful.
- Genital piercing. Your genitals are among the most nerve-dense areas on your body. …
- Nipple piercing pain level. The nipple is another commonly pierced area that’s pretty sensitive. …
- Nose piercing pain level. …
- Dermal piercing pain.
What length is a conch piercing?
Post Length / Ring Diameter
| PIERCING TYPE | STANDARD GAUGE SIZE | STANDARD LENGTH |
|---|---|---|
| Helix Piercing | 16G, 18G | 6mm, 8mm |
| Rook Piercing | 16G, 18G | 8mm, 10mm |
| Conch Piercing | 16G, 18G | 6mm, 8mm, 10mm |
| Daith Piercing | 16G, 18G | 6mm, 8mm |
Do you get a conch piercing on both sides?
Yes! I have a single in one and a double in the other. I usually have matching (but not identical) conch jewelry in and I love mixing and matching. I would definitely not get both sides done at the same time, but once you get through the healing it’s a really fun piercing!
