Because a forward helix is pierced through cartilage, you can expect a fair amount of pain—or, at least, definitely more than a normal lobe piercing. … “I would rate this piercing a 5 or 6 on a pain scale, just because cartilage tends to hurt a little more than other piercings.”
Similarly one may ask, is it safe to pierce your own forward helix?
If possible, don’t pierce your forward helix yourself or by yourself. Have a friend help you with the piercing. The forward helix, in particular, is difficult to get to, especially if you are looking in the mirror. This whole process is much easier to do when you have someone there to help you.
Secondly, how long does it take for a forward helix to close up?
six months
What hurts more Helix or Tragus?
Different parts of the ear are bound to hurt more than others because the flesh varies – the ear lobe is generally considered the least painful piercing whereas cartilage piercings, like the helix, tragus, conch and so on – will usually be more painful because it’s tougher.
What hurts more forward Helix or Tragus?
Both piercings should feel the same. Personally I’ve noticed more people with thick tragus. Meaning the forward helix would hurt marginally less for most.
Is a hoop or stud better for cartilage piercing?
Is a Hoop or Stud Better for Cartilage Piercings? It is always better to get a cartilage piercing initially done with a stud. It is easier for the piercing to heal on a long, straight post rather than a curved post.
Can I change my helix piercing after 1 month?
A typical cartilage piercing can take anywhere from six to 18 months to be fully and completely healed and considered ‘stable’, inside and out. Many professional piercers will also tell you that while you can change the jewelry after about six months, it is better for the piercing to wait at least a year.
What side do you get a helix piercing?
Well, it’s actually quite simple: follow the curve of your cartilage around the ear until you reach the side of your face (i.e. right above the tragus) and this piercing area is called a forward helix. You can also have double or triple forward helix piercings.
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.
What piercing hurts the most?
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 is the hardest ear piercing to heal?
Industrial Piercing
“They are difficult to heal as a result of being two cartilage piercings instead of one. Since the two are also connected they have a tendency to get irritated quickly and often stay that way,” says Brooks.
Can a helix piercing close overnight?
No, they shouldn’t. Piercing holes only close up when put through trauma, such as strectching, irritations, infections or incomplete heals. After 5 years both helix and lobe piercings should remain open unless someone is constantly putting bad jewellery into them and causing them distress.
Should I rotate my ear piercing?
There’s no reason to rotate your piercing. You could damage the delicate, healing skin by rotating the jewelry. In the past, rotating the jewelry was recommended, but it has been found to cause damage that can lead to infection and scarring. For happy healing, NEVER rotate your body jewelry.
Can you Repierce the same hole?
Some piercing establishments are of the opinion that you cannot get re-pierced in the same location. This is not true. Scar tissue (fibrosis) which has formed as a result of your piercing being removed, is quite dense. Also, it is often just the entry and exit points which have healed over.
