First thing’s first: Yes, you can get a double-helix piercing done at the same time. In fact, it’s recommended considering the healing time of cartilage piercings (more on that later!)
Keeping this in view, how long should I wait to get a second cartilage piercing?
12 weeks
Subsequently, what does a double cartilage piercing mean?
Double cartilage piercings are piercings done in a pair in the cartilage of your ear. They can take many forms, although upper ear double cartilage piercings are often the most popular. … Industrial piercings are also technically two piercings, as they combine linked helix and forward helix piercings.
Is it OK to get 2 piercings at once?
The short answer is yes, you can get more than one piercing in a single sitting. The number of piercings that you can get in one sitting will depend upon your individual ability to handle pain as well as where they are placed and how healthy you are.
Can you get 3 cartilage piercings at once?
I limit cartilage piercings to a maximum of three at a time. Cartilage piercings take the longest to heal, 6–9 months if not longer and having three at once can extend that heal time.
What is the least painful cartilage piercing?
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.
How long do cartilage piercings take to heal?
4 to 12 months
Can you get a piercing while another one is healing?
The proximity of piercings on your body doesn’t make any difference, just fyi. The immune system doesn’t operate on real estate or mileage. You already have 5 healing holes, give your immune system a break and let at least one of them fully heal before you get something else.
What side should I get my cartilage pierced?
Make Sure to Get It on the Side You Don’t Sleep On
Because I got mine done on a whim, I wasn’t really thinking about which side to get it on, so I picked my left ear right before I was asked.
How long does it take for Double Helix to heal?
six months
Which ear should I get my helix pierced?
You can have your helix piercing at the top of your ear or down a bit further. There’s a lot of cartilage in the upper ear so you have a lot to choose from. When getting your ears pierced, most piercers will prefer to make a mark on your skin so you can make sure about the placement before anything permanent is done.
