As with most cartilage piercings, your piercer will probably use a standard 16 gauge needle that’s 1.2mm thick. So when you change out your jewelry, be sure to stick with 16 gauge earrings to keep your piercing fully open.
Beside this, can I put a regular earring in my conch?
Nononononononononononno do not use a regular lobe stud in it. Conch piercings tend to be a high gauge than lobes and they go through a shitton more cartilage. Assuming you went to a reputable shop to get it, go back and talk to your piercer.
Simply so, 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.
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.
Do conch piercings close up?
As with many cartilage piercings, when you get a conch piercing the hole itself is usually permanent once fully healed. However, the skin can heal over the hole. … This piercing has the potential to close up quickly, especially when it is newer.
How bad do conch piercings hurt?
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.
When can you change a conch piercing?
about 6-12 months
Can you sleep on a conch ring?
If you‘re a side-sleeper, you‘ll have to avoid sleeping on the side of the piercing until it’s fully healed. Both experts agree that sleeping on the piercing could cause irritation and delay the healing process.
