Synonymous with a lot of style and personality, ear piercings are gaining more and more fans. Jewels can be of countless models and materials, from the most discreet to the most striking. Just like perforations: for each region of the ear, there is a different nomenclature.
In this article we will tell you everything you need to know before getting an ear piercing! How the application is done, necessary care, we will talk about pain, values, types of jewelry and even those things that nobody tells you about!
Actress and it-girl Emma Watson loves the style and lavishes not only piercings, but also several models of adjustable earrings, which imitate piercing without having to pierce the ear.
The first thing you need to know are the possible places in the region to drill the hole. Each place has a different name, you know?
How is ear piercing done?
The ear is a very sensitive part of the body, so it is essential that the application is done in a studio, by a qualified professional. Search a lot, look for directions to find the best references, and be wary of establishments that charge very cheap.
Perforation is usually performed with a sterilized needle. Once a jewel has been placed, if you want to change it, you should only change it for the first time after 30 days, when the area is better healed.
Is it longing?
Well, the concept of pain is quite relative. There are people who report feeling just a little uncomfortable. Others already feel a lot, not only on the day of application, but continue to feel some discomfort for a few days. It also depends on the area of the ear where the piercing will be done. There are more sensitive places and others less so.
Everything goes according to the size of your willingness to do the procedure. The more you want, the less the pain will bother you.
Necessary care after ear piercing application
Right after the application, you will have to clean well and dry the place. Cleaning can be done with saline solution, 70% alcohol or antiseptic. Avoid touching the area with dirty hands, as bacteria can infect the area.
You will feel some discomfort for the next few days until it heals, and you should avoid chafing for the first few weeks. You will need to be careful with your hair so you don't tangle and pull the earring, friction from clothes and also avoid sleeping on top of that ear for some time. Good nutrition will help strengthen your immunity and healing capacity in the area.
If the site becomes inflamed, there is a secretion or a keloid appears, see a doctor. There are dermatological ointments that can be indicated by health professionals for the treatment and relief of inflammation.
Value
The application of an ear piercing costs from 50 reais. Depending on the jewel used, this value can rise to 100 or even 150 reais. Gold and titanium earrings register the highest values.
types of jewelry
The most common type of hole is the helix, in the cartilage located on the upper edge of the ear. The jewels vary a lot. The most common are hoops, but diamonds, hearts, stars and gemstones are also popular.
Jewels can be made of steel, silver, titanium gold or even just gold plated. The important thing is to use quality jewelry so that it doesn't get dark over time. Keep in mind that a piercing is not like an earring that you can easily keep changing all the time.
Contraindications
Minors under the age of 18 can only get a piercing with parental consent, as directed by Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency). Application is not advised for pregnant women, diabetics or people with skin diseases.
What Nobody Tells You About Ear Piercings
Knowing all this, it is important for you to be aware that a piercing in the ear cartilage will require constant care. Even after a long time after application. Depending on the place and the hole that is made, you may have difficulty changing the jewel and will need the help of the body piercer, the qualified professional to do the piercing and jewel exchange.
There are people who report that they are no longer able to sleep over that ear, because depending on the jewelry used and the place pierced, it can cause discomfort. There are also those who feel discomfort because of the hairs that constantly "pull" the piercing. And the possibility of inflammation or keloid formation can occur even months after application.
Therefore, if you are very sensitive to these issues, you should think carefully before carrying out the procedure. Bear in mind that this is not a wild animal, but that you must follow the indicated procedures and always take good care of the place.
