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What do I need to know about cartilage piercing?

I am going to have cartilage pierced.

asked by adgordon3 (24)

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Well the main thing you need to know about cartilage piercing is that it hurts! Painful and I believe it can be more prone to infection. Be prepared before you go in to have it done!

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It takes a few months until it heals completely, few months in which you should not take the piercing off or else the piercing will disappear. It will hurt for a few days when you touch it and also you will not be able to sleep on the side you made the piercing because it will hurt you.

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Cartilage piercing (nose and top of the ear) takes longer to heal and is more prone to complications. Your piercer should give you aftercare instructions specialized for your cartilage piercing.

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You want to make sure that the piercing place you go to will use a sterlized/packaged needle. If the cartilage is pierced with a gun, the cartilage with shatter and there will be a bump on the back. After you get it pierced, make sure to clean it everyday.

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posted by Bonnie72 (19)
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Before a pircing goes through cartilage, it has to penetrate skin. This will hurt unless you are under some sort of local anesthetic, or have had a couple drinks. The great thing about piercing cartilage is that if you change your mind it will heal up.

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