My first tip is, never go to an inexperienced person. You should always go to a person who is best in this business. In an effort to save few dollars you might have to spend many more on post treatments of infections. Piercing is a skill which requires proper training. There are many quacks, which have big boost and little roast to offer you. Beware of such fake persons, as cartilage piercing is a delicate procedure; you have to be very careful.

My second tip is, never try it yourself. Cartilage is a hard tissue and a slight mistake can result in a painful wound. At home, you do not have proper tools and you might try to do it with an unutilized needle, this can aggravate the situation. Always ask for a cartilage gun for this kind of piercing.

My third tip is, wash your hair properly with a mild antiseptic soap prior to piercing. Our hair have different microbes and dust particles which can contaminate the freshly pierced area. It is better to use an antiseptic shampoo and soap for bathing during the healing period. Minimum healing time is 12weeks and it can prolong to one whole year. Dry your ears thoroughly after taking bath. If any moisture is left in your ears, it can lead to infection.

My fourth tip is, do not try home remedies to fasten the healing procedure. Do not apply any tea tree oil or turmeric paste on your wound, these things are extremely harmful and are not recommended by doctors. You can ask your doctor to prescribe some medicines for you. A doctor can accurately analyze your situation and prescribe a suitable ointment or lotion to apply on the pierced area.

My fifth tip is, do not change the jewelry unless your pierced area is completely healed. Many times your body tissues cannot adapt to these frequent changes. A new mettle can provoke allergic reactions. Another important thing is that your jewelry must be free from toxic metals such as nickel and lead. Do not use too heavy jewelry items in the beginning as it can make the healing procedure slow.

I am very optimistic that after reading this article you can enjoy a safe cartilage piercing. One can look trendy and modern without bearing much pain. You can pierce your ear along the rim of ear or you can ask for a hole right across the ear cartilage. There are plenty of stylish earrings, hanging bells and studs, which you can use. It will give you a more contemporary look. Once your ear holes are completely healed, you can change your ear studs according to your clothing and accession.

The overall procedure was little painful but with the indulgence of medical invention it has now become almost painless and infection free. It remained a feel of pinch; moreover the right kind of piercing procedure and knowledge must be gained before going for it. The after effects, pains and infections had a terrified impact on the younger’s before new technologies adopted for this purpose. As we know that the skin on the cartilage is soft and sensitive, there should be safer and hygienically clean method. The gunshot is the famous and most demanded among the teenagers; as it is painless and has fewer chances of infections in it.

The best suited jewelry for this is the bead rings, placed in the gun and directly pierced to the cartilage area. Ring give space allowing sufficient air to pass through preventing it to get infected. It is suggested that people should not change or remove until or unless the wound is completely healed. It normally takes 3- 6 months depending upon the type and weather conditions. If someone get infected, there are few medicine and skin ointments prescribed by the skin specialists, can be used accordingly.

Cartilage piercing left little swelling on the injected area and it remains there for few days. Experts suggest them to use antibacterial soaps and lotions to avoid chances of infections. Our grandma have their own opinions about it, they suggest young girls to wash the pierced the cartilage area with the sea salt, put turmeric solutions twice a day or to wash it with boric powder. No doubt, these herbal remedies work well in many cases.

The increasing demand of cartilage piercing has intensely increases the jewelry business. First it started with one single piercing now teenager wishes to make more than two at a time. Teenagers think that it can add more style to their personality and make them look unique and cool among their friends. There are different categories of ear, nose, cartilage including different body parts wearable’s in the market depending upon in which part of the body you are going to wear. Accessories are available in various materials like gold, platinum, silver, titanium and steel etc. the most demanded and famous of all is the barbell which is round in shape and can be wearable at any part of the body.

Since the trend is at its full boom and is getting popular day by day reflecting taste, style and personality of the youth. To some people it has become a part of their culture and has great importance within their tribe. To all people, there is a careful need to select the person and place before going for piercing. Cleanliness and hygiene are the two main factors that can make you look and feel good and provide discomfort as the same time.

Now when it comes to cartilage piercing, there are several types of piercing. The ear consists of several parts, starting from the top to the bottom; daith, rook, helix, industrial and conch piercing. The lower part of the ear consists of the lobe and the tragus. However, since the cartilage consists of only the upper parts of the ear, this article will explain them in detail. Daith piercing is done on the outer fold of the cartilage. The healing time of this piercing takes from six to eight weeks and usually micro jewellery and tiny ball-shaped jewellery are worn in this part. The uppermost part of the ear is called the rook and it contains the toughest and thickest mass in the ear and contains flesh too hence it is the most painful amongst the rest of cartilage piercings. This type of piercing may take up to several months to heal. The helix is also part of the upper ear cartilage, and is very sensitive to infections hence a small, hollow piercing needle is used to puncture it. Jewellery such as studs or small hoops can be used for ornamentation purposes. Moreover, the healing process may take six to eight months to heal. Conch piercing consists of two types; outer conch and inner conch. The outer conch is the upper and outer part of the cartilage, while the inner conch is the inner part of the cartilage, this type of piercing also takes six to eight months to heal. The last type, the industrial piercing, is when the helix is pierced twice to hold different types of jewellery. This type of piercing takes up to almost a year to heal and professional expertise is required for this procedure.

There are certain dangers and risks associated with cartilage piercings. Infections are caused due to a number of reasons; using unhygienic or not properly cleaned equipment, wearing allergic or tight jewellery, constant fidgeting with the healing area with unclean hands and using illegal methods of piercing. All these things may prone the pierced area towards infections, swelling, reddening and irritation in the area, experiencing pain and pus (a yellow fluid discarding from the area). Moreover, due to inexperienced handling, the tissue around the piercing may get damaged due to which the area around it may get scarred permanently. To avoid this you should get your piercing done by professionals and special care must be taken to avoid such complications.

One of the major problems that can produce in this cartilage piercing is the infection that is called Perichondritis. It is the skin infection near the areas of exterior of the ear. The symptoms of this disease can be the irritation, pain and reddishness on this area of the body. The best solution is to immediately contact any physician for the proper treatment. If during the wash of the surface, after piercing process is done, the cleanser is not a lighter one or it is a very strong one, the skin may become weak, raw and extra sensitive. 

Some people have allergies from various kind of metal, if they wear any metallic jewelry for the cartilage piercing, they get immediate reactions. These people can use the ornaments made from alternative elements. Diseases such as AIDS or other serious illness of these kinds are caused by using unsterilized instruments. Other major problems that occurs in these piercing processes, are because of infections and scarring caused by this act.

The piercing done by the gun cause a lot of pain to the person and if any infection or irritation is produced, it increases the problems and lead to more complications. Piercing must not be done on punctured areas of the body. The newly pierced parts need special attention, care and time. Firstly the healing process takes time. Secondly the cleanliness is of vital importance. Both need special care. 

There is a period required for the subsequent healing of this piercing; it depends on the type of piercing done. Normally it takes almost a month or two to get it healed. Most youngsters are adopting this trendy fashion merely to look cool and fashionable without being aware of the fact that the damage this piercing could create. Some things must be remembered as a token of advice for these people, that care is a must for these designs; careless attitude may cause serious health issues. If done safely, cartilage piercing is a very safe job. But here, the piercing takes time to heal. The major consequences takes place in this art is mainly in this period, where care free attitude may cause serious problems, or on the other hand the follow up self care can proves the process to be a fruitful one.

Piercing has been of several types if you talk about the different body parts around you yet one of the most welcomed one is ear cartilage piercing that is popular with both the men and women. There are several types of cartilage piercing as well that include helix piercing when you pierce the upper cartilage of the year. Others include tragus piercing, rook piercing and industrial piercing that has been wide welcomed by teenagers and fashion followers from around the world.

People have adopted the thought that cartilage piercing is not safe as other forms of the piercing available because of the scars and bumps that it results on the cartilage tissues not knowing that these scars have nothing to do with danger. The pierced area is not dangerous until or unless you get your skin gets infected. These bumps and scars are mainly because of the reason that you might have had some issue damaged while the piercing was done that adapted into this abnormality. These can also be a result of wrong equipment usage or wrong jewelry type worn after the piercing is done that might result into pain. Small ones around the cartilage piercing is a normal sign and vanish by themselves with the passage of time.

The healing of this piercing depends on the person solely as the cartilage is not exactly like other skin around the body. Every human being has a distinct healing power that might result in the solution to the issue of healing. The ideal range of healing a cartilage piercing is between three to twelve months depending on the activity of the healing elements inside your body. The precision of piercing also define the healing process therefore resulting into a faster recovery if the process is done with proper care or attention. In case you adapt any long term issue, you should consult a doctor instead of the salon from where you had the piercing from. Avoid the use of piercing gun even for the cartilage piercing as the equipment is not made for this job exactly.

The ideal equipment to be used for this piercing is a needle by a sound person who is experienced with the job. For rapid healing, you are advised to wash the pierced area with soap regularly giving no room to bacterial and resulting into a smooth and calm recovery.

 The healing time for Cartilage Piercing depends on the person. Different people have different healing power. Generally, three to twelve months are enough for complete healing. If any infection still persists, it always better to consult a doctor. Healing also depends on how well the piercing has been done. It is advisable not to use a piercing gun, as they are not actually meant for such piercing. A better choice is of course a sharpened and hygienically cleaned needle. Piercing done through a gun take a longer time to heal, than as compared to piercing done by a needle. For a quick healing, one must clean the area regularly with any soft soap and rinse it thoroughly. A tissue can be used to dry it up. Any kind of ointment should be avoided. Another important issue one must keep in mind is, you must not ever try to remove any jewelry from the infected area. If the swelling and pain are troubling for a long period, then you must visit your piercer for help. Always choose a piercing salon wisely as if such sensitive piercing is not done carefully it can result into severe infections and swellings.

 As per as the cost is concerned for Cartilage Piercing, it varies from place to place. The total cost consists of two different costs. One is called the site cost. This means the site where the piercing is done determines its cost. Different area requires different types of equipments. Thus, experts charge different prices for different area. The other cost is of course the jewelry cost. Always go for jewelries made of pure metal like gold or titanium. Remember, jewelry also plays an important role in the healing process.

1. Soak the scars daily in warm sea salt, using 1/8 teaspoon for every 8 oz of water. Using cotton balls, you can swab the affected area with the solution. The bumps are normally the same color as the skin and often do not go beyond the area surrounding the piercing.

 2. You can also use chamomile tea bags as a warm compress. Use these tea bags alternately with the sea salt soaks but make sure that you rinse with water after doing the procedure.

 3. Try changing your jewelry to something more comfortable. There are titanium or glass jewelries which are suitable for piercings but make sure that you consult a professional first before doing so.

 4. If your bumps are filled with abscesses or pus, you can treat them using hot compress. You may use plain water or the above mentioned soaks using sea salt. You can use these twice a day until the boil begins to subside.

 5. Make sure that you drain the pus out of the boil and you keep it clean by using sea salts.

 6. Use a cotton swab to remove any formations of crust.

 7. You may also use tea tree oil for up to 5 days if you have difficulty in getting rid of scars and boils.

 8. You can also crush an uncoated aspirin tablet and add some lemon to make a paste. You will apply this to the bump so as to get rid of its thick scarring appearance. Afterward you will need to let it dry for a time and then to wash it off with clean water.

 9. A sea salt spray can be used if you want to keep these cartilage piercing bumps from recurring.

 It also takes more time to heal, so you need to be extra careful not to introduce germs into the wound area that can infect it. Never touch the wound with a dirty hand nor allow it to get in contact with anything that is dirty. Daily washing or cleaning of the wound is essential and this can be done using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Nonetheless, you must always watch out for signs of infection, such as yellowish or greenish discharges and swelling on the affected area.

 Pain may be common, but it’s just temporary. Over-the-counter pain relievers may help to relieve the pain somehow.

 There are many clinics and salons that perform cartilage piercing, and you should always seek the one that has the most experienced with this kind of thing. Even though this is something you can also do in your own home, it is always wise to trust this sort of thing to the experts.