Can I get an industrial piercing if I already have my cartilage pierced?

Can I get an industrial piercing if I already have my cartilage pierced?

If it is just a standard flat or helix piercing, no. You really should ask a professional piercer to look at the anatomy of your ear, especially as your cartilage may not have been pierced in a spot that would allow space for an industrial bar.

Can you get an industrial piercing separately?

A. When you get an industrial piercing, you can either let your piercing artist put in a standard industrial barbell, or you can ask for separate pieces of jewelry to wear until your fistulas fully heal.

How do you know if you have the anatomy for an industrial piercing?

Most people’s ears are suitable to get an industrial piercing. However some people’s ears don’t have a prominent ridge on the upper part of the ear. If your ear has a prominent ridge that runs from the upper part of the ear to about midway then you should be able to get an industrial no problem.

Can you use any jewelry for cartilage piercing?

You can choose earring studs, hoops, dangles, or open hoop dangles. The best type of jewelry for your ear piercing are gold earrings, as many people with metal allergies can tolerate nickel-free 14k gold in their piercings.

What else can I put in my industrial piercing?

Circular barbells, labret studs, and captive rings all work well in industrial piercing holes if you do not want to wear a standard barbell. There’s also a really neat piece of jewelry called a spiral that can be twisted in and out of both holes to wrap around the top of the ear.

Can I get an industrial If I already have a helix?

Industrial piercings are located on the upper ear cartilage consisting of connective tissue that is tougher than your earlobe. However, if you already have a fully healed cartilage piercing and only need a second one to connect it then you are halfway there!

Which ear is for industrial piercing?

helix
The traditional version of an industrial piercing consists of a helix (or outer, upper ear) piercing linked to a forward helix (or inner, upper ear) piercing by a barbell.

Can you put two studs in an industrial piercing?

Industrial or scaffold piercings cross across the ear shell from the helix to the anti helix cartilage. Since it causes less stress and less pressure on the tissue many piercers prefer to pierce using two captive rings or two studs instead of a single scaffold bar.

What is the most painful spot to get a piercing?

Piercing pain scale

• 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.

Can you put a normal stud in a cartilage piercing?

In some cases, you can use any type of earring for the cartilage piercing, such as hoops and posts. Yet, earrings made for cartilage are generally more comfortable. Cartilage earring types include: Posts or studs: Posts or studs in all metal or metal with gem stones are suitable for cartilage piercings.

When can I change my cartilage piercing to a hoop?

A helix piercing is easily changed, but make sure that it’s fully healed before trying to switch out the jewelry—three-to-six months. Valentini suggests making the first change with the help of your piercer, as it’s important to be careful to avoid anything going wrong.

What is a floating industrial piercing?

Introducing the floating industrial, a mix of two helix piercings and some carefully engineered jewelry.