Standard Lobe Piercing Therefore, it should not be surprising that it ranks low on the pain scale – the general rating seems to be 3/10. A standard lobe piercing can hurt for a moment or just feel like a pinch when the needle goes through.
On a pain scale of 1 to 10, people report that the pain level ranges between 4-6. Keep in mind, while the piercing itself doesn't cause much pain, it may become red and itchy after a few days. Don't worry! This is completely normal.
However, generally, piercings shouldn't be too painful. Cartilage is often more painful than a lobe piercing, but the pain doesn't last long – I would describe it as a hot sensation, your ears feel hot like they've been pinched! With proper aftercare, pain shouldn't be a problem.
A helix piercing is a cartilage placement on the outer upper rim of your ear. Because the cartilage is thinner on the upper ear, helix piercings tend to be the least painful cartilage piercing. They measure around a 4-5/10 on the pain scale and take around 3-6 months to fully heal.
Make sure to get a full 7-8 hours of sleep on the night before your ear piercing appointment. Lack of sleep has been found to decrease your pain tolerance and can lead to intensified pain the following day. Being well-rested during your piercing session also helps boost immune function and supports the healing process.
Needle Piercing is Less Painful
When you get pierced with a piercing gun the studs used to pierce your ear are fairly blunt, which makes them more difficult to pierce your skin. Gun piercings on ear cartilage can even shatter the cartilage with the force of a blunt stud.
You might get a local anesthetic or ice to numb the spot before the needle goes into your ear. If you're worried that getting your ears pierced will hurt, ask the piercers you're considering about how they handle pain.
Does Ear Piercing Hurt More Than a Shot? No, ear piercings usually don't hurt more than a shot. In fact, many people say that piercings are less painful than shots because the pain is over very quickly.
“The most dangerous piercings are the ones that involve cartilage, like higher ear piercings,” says Tracy Burton, a pediatric nurse practitioner in Ontario. “These piercings are associated with poor healing because of the limited blood supply to the area.
The most attractive spot for a piercing is the belly button. The least attractive is a tie between the nose and the nether regions.
Shen Men Piercing
This piercing is known as 'the divine gate'. This point which is located as a specific point near the top-centre cartilage of the ear is known to calm anxiety, boost immunity, relieve migraines, centre the body, and reduce depression.
Piercing the cartilage with a needle is much less painful than piercing it with a gun! Cheryl – one of Metal Morphosis' pro piercers, says this of cartilage piercing: “Piercing the cartilage with a needle is the only way to go.
Piercing guns can cause significant tissue damage.
Medically, this is referred to as “blunt force trauma.” At the least, it can result in significant pain and swelling for the client, at the most in scarring and potentially increased incidence of auricular chondritis, a severe tissue disfigurement.
Take anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce pain and swelling. These include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve).
Don't eat spicy, salty or acidy foods or liquids while you are healing. Avoid hot drinks such as hot chocolate, coffee, and tea. Eat cold foods and drinks as they lessen swelling. Be extra careful when eating crunchy foods.
The ideal age for ear piercing varies depending on cultural and individual preferences. Some families pierce their newborn's ears as a cultural tradition. Others prefer to wait until their child expresses an interest in ear piercing, which usually occurs around the age of 7-10 years.
"At the age of 10 she's probably old enough to know what she wants, and realistically be in charge of keeping the piercing and the earrings clean – this could be a good opportunity to teach responsibility. "Remember that age 10 is just the average age that children have their ears pierced, it's not a rule.
In general, tattoos tend to hurt more than piercings because the needles used for tattoos are larger and go deeper into the skin than the needles used for piercings.
Piercing with a gun is the quickest method compared to a needle piercing. With a gun the piercing, insertion of the stud and back are all carried out in a split second whereas with a needle piercing all 3 stages are done separately and manually.
While needles and guns can both result in bruising, it's no different than what you might see after getting a shot or blood draw. Historically, piercing guns have been somewhat controversial, but it is our expert opinion that this is the safest method for ear piercings.
Stretch. Pre-piercing stress or anxiety affects your body, restricting blood flow and causing muscle tension. Taking a moment to stretch out your body can release tension and allow you to physically relax. By removing the physical symptoms of piercing anxiety you can reduce your stress overall.
Surface piercings have the highest rejection rate. Surface piercings such as microdermals as well as eyebrow piercings and navel piercings reject the most because they are closest to the surface of the skin.
I don't recommend taking aspirin or ibuprofen beforehand because they tend to thin your blood and could cause more bleeding. But taking an extra-strength acetaminophen an hour before your procedure could help.