Piercings: A Parent’s Guide

Piercings are a growing trend for both teens and adults. There are many different types of piercings, which can make it challenging to know what is appropriate or not for you or your child. This article will discuss the various piercings, as well as the risks involved with each one. We hope that this guide helps to answer any questions you might have about piercings!

What is a piercing?

A piercing is a hole made in the body, typically by puncturing through an area of skin with a sharp object. Many different piercings can be done to various body parts, such as the ear lobe, eyebrow, and belly button.

What is involved?

Piercing usually involves three steps:

-First, the area is sterilized.

-Then, an insertion taper or needle is used to create the hole in your skin.

-Finally, jewellery is inserted into the opening and allowed to heal.

Many people are nervous about the pain of getting pierced, but it should not be too bad, provided you follow your piercer’s tips for aftercare.

Are there health concerns?

There are many different piercings, which means that you should know the risks involved with each piercing. One common risk would be infection if your wound were not adequately cleaned before it was pierced. Other issues can arise once the healing process begins, like keloids (raised scarring), allergies to jewelry, and even swelling around the piercing site.

From where does the piercing originate?

Many people have long regarded the human body as a blank canvas on which to paint and modify. This is true across several civilizations and periods. Piercing and tattooing have been prevalent in many cultures throughout the world.

The oldest known evidence of body piercing is a stone carving from Nimrud, Iraq, depicting a man with an ear-piercing. This was approximately the 9th century BC. The world’s oldest mummified body also had an ear piercing, which measured 7-11 millimeters in diameter. This body was verified to be at least 5000 years old.

Several civilizations have used piercings to identify with a particular tribe or clan, demonstrate social standing or position, improve attractiveness, seem fierce towards foes, and even symbolically represent a rite of passage.

There were several instances of naval piercings throughout ancient Egypt. It is claimed that the royal family wore gold rings through their navels to indicate their high social and economic status in this culture.

Women in the Aleutian Islands, for example, used to wear sea lion whiskers as earrings. This was seen as a sign of marrying a skilled hunter.

Warrior tribes in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, for example, sported septum piercings. In these societies, warriors would wear tusks through their septums to make themselves appear more dangerous and frightening to opponents.

Regardless of the historical context, it’s worth noting that body piercing as a kind of body modification is nothing new. People who pierce their bodies today participate in a cultural phenomenon dating back to the 9th century BC.

This is a fantastic fact for anybody who feels uncomfortable or critical about body piercing to remember. Piercings have long had cultural and personal significance, and that will not change anytime soon.

How many types of piercings are there?

EAR PIERCINGS

Although the most well-known ear piercing is an earlobe piercing, there are several locations on the ear that you may pierce to show off your style. Below is a comprehensive list of various ear piercings so that you can pick the right one for you. 

• Antitragus Piercing – An antitragus piercing is a hole in the outer ear cartilage (opposite the earlobe) next to the ear canal. The healing time for an antitragus piercing may range from 8 to 16 months. Until it’s completely healed, don’t swap out your jewelry.

• Auricle Piercing – A piercing in the auricle region of your ear. The auricle area of your ear is between the helix and the earlobe. This piercing might take three to nine months to heal fully, and it should be cleaned regularly.

• Conch Piercing – Your conch piercing is located just in the middle of your ear, between your lobe and the top of your ear. There are two sorts of conch piercings: inner and exterior. The outer conch piercing is found in the flat part of the ear between the helix and antihelix, whereas the inner conch piercing is near the start of the ear canal.

• Constellation Piercing – A cluster of ear piercings that resemble a galaxy constellation.

• Daith Piercing – A piercing that goes through the innermost cartilage fold of the ear. A Daith piercing is typically a 14 gauge and has been utilized to treat migraines. This piercing might also be known as a “migraine piercing.”

• Earlobe Piercing – The lobe of the ear (or ears) has a piercing. Earlobe piercings typically heal in 6-12 weeks and are generally done with a spring-loaded piercing gun, so the process is straightforward.

• Forward Helix Piercing – The external edge of your ear, just above the tragus.

• Helix Piercing – A hollow piercing needle is used to insert a stud into the upper ear cartilage. This is also known as cartilage piercing. For a double helix piercing, add two holes.

• Industrial Piercing – The industrial piercing is a type of ear piercing in which two holes are pierced and linked with one single item of jewelry. This piercing, also known as scaffold piercing, bar piercing, or construction piercing, is placed vertically on the ear.

• Orbital Piercing – A combination of two ear piercings connected by one piece of jewelry. Orbital piercings may be found on the helix, forward-helix, earlobe, and more.

• Rook Piercing – An ear-piercing that penetrates through the top portion of the ear’s antihelix (or upper part). The antihelix is located above the tragus on the ridge between the inner and outer conch.

• Snug Piercing – The inner ridge of the ear cartilage above the antitragus. This piercing goes all the way through the antihelix, but it’s toward the middle of the cartilage.

• Tragus Piercing – The tragus is pierced through the cartilage in front of the ear canal opening.

• Transverse Lobe Piercing – A horizontal piercing through the earlobe is similar to an earlobe piercing, except it runs horizontally instead of front to back.

FACE PIERCINGS

Nose piercings and face piercings are similar in that they provide a unique aesthetic to the wearer. There are many choices when it comes to face piercings, much like ear piercings. Although eyebrow piercings and lip piercings appear to be two of the most well-known in society, the list of alternatives is impressive as well:

• Anti-Eyebrow Piercing (Cheekbone Piercing) – The top part of the earlobe is often pierced in this location. It’s placed above or below the brow. This piercing is a surface piercing, which may be vertical or horizontal, depending on the individual’s preference.

• Ashley Piercing – A lower lip piercing that goes through the lip rather than the skin below it. These piercings are generally gauged to a 16 or a 14.

• Bridge Piercing – A nasal piercing between the eyes, placed straight through the skin. A bridge piercing is also considered a surface piercing and has a greater chance of rejection and scarring.

• Cheek Piercing – A dimple piercing, also known as a cheek piercing, is a type of facial piercings that penetrates the oral cavity. Cheek piercings, often known as dimple piercings, are generally done in pairs for symmetrical placement.

• Eyebrow Piercing – A bottom-side piercing inserted via the brow and exiting out top. This surface piercing takes an average of six to eight weeks to heal.

• Jestrum Piercing – A jestrum piercing, also known as a vertical medusa piercing, is an upper lip piercing positioned in the center of the top lip between the septum and nose.

• Labret Piercing – A labret piercing is any piercing on the lower lip, whether it’s located at the bottom labrum (lip), in the center of the bottom lip just above the chin, or a “tongue pillar piercing” or a “soul patch piercing.” Multiple labret piercings can give you snake bite piercings, shark bite piercings, and spider bite piercings, depending on how many holes you have.

• Madonna Piercing – The Madonna piercing is on the right side of the upper lip. A Madonna piercing is a beauty mark that looks like that of singer Madonna.

• Monroe Piercing – A Monroe piercing is placed on the left side of the upper lip. This piercing, like Marilyn Monroe’s distinctive beauty mark, resembles a Marilyn Monroe piercing.

• Philtrum Piercing (Medusa Piercing) – A philtrum piercing, like a jestrum piercing, has one hole through the middle of the upper lip. This may also be known as a Medusa piercing.

TONGUE PIERCINGS

Earrings aren’t the only kind of body jewelry available, as evidenced by this list. We’ll go through a very distinctive and fashionable form of internal piercing. It’s time to learn about all types of tongue piercings, as well as aftercare and recovery procedures and everything you need to know about them. With so many lovely tongue piercings to choose from, it’s time for you to learn about each one:

• Lip Frenulum Piercing (Smiley Piercing)– A piercing through the upper lip frenulum. Your lip frenulum is located on the underside of your upper lip.

• Lip Frenulum Piercing (Frowny Piercing) – A piercing through the lower lip frenulum. This is the piece of skin that connects your bottom lip to your mouth.

• Tongue Piercing – A vertical piercing through the center of the tongue.

• Uvula Piercing – A piercing through the uvula.

• Web Piercing (Gum piercing, Tongue Frenulum Piercing)– This piercing is located under the tongue. The piercing goes directly through the “webbed” skin flap and is usually pierced with a curved barbell.

• Horizontal Tongue Piercing (Snake Eyes Piercing, Venom Piercing) is a horizontal piercing through the tongue. A horizontal tongue piercing can be located at the tip of the language (snake eyes) and make its way toward the center of the tongue (venom) based on the individual’s preference.

VAGINA PIERCINGS

• Christina Piercing – A Christina piercing, also known as a Venus piercing, is placed vertically through the pubic mound and above the clitoral hood. This piercing is obtainable based on your anatomy.

• Clitoral Hood Piercing (VCH piercing) – A piercing through the hood of the clitoris. This piercing can be done vertically or horizontally.

• Clitoris Piercing (Clit Piercing) – A vertical or horizontal piercing through the clitoris.

• Fourchette Piercing – A piercing through the flap of skin at the back of the vulva.

• Isabella Piercing – A piercing through the deep clitoral shaft starting below the clitoris and ending just above the urethra.

• Labia Piercing – A labia piercing can be located on either side of your vaginal “lips.” You can get multiple labia piercings on either side of your vagina.

• Nefertiti Piercing – A piercing that starts at the pubic mound and ends above the clitoris.

• Princess Albertina Piercing – A vertical piercing that runs from the urethra to the vaginal opening.

• Triangle Piercing – This vaginal piercing runs horizontally beneath the base of the clitoral hood tissue, meeting the inner labia underneath the clitoris.

NOSE PIERCINGS

It’s critical to understand the difference between a nostril piercing and a septum piercing. We’ll explain both below so you can make an informed decision.

• Austin Bar – This piercing runs horizontally through the tip of the nose.

• High Nostril Piercing – Similar to a nostril piercing, this piercing is located on the higher end of the nasal bridge.

• Multiple Nostril Piercing – A mixture of average and high nostril piercings create various holes on the nasal bridge.

• Nasallang Piercing – This piercing runs through both nostrils and the septum.

• Nostril Piercing – A piercing through the center of either nostril. Typically a nostril piercing is between an 18 gauge and a 20 gauge. By perforating two holes into your nostril, you can achieve a double nose piercing.

• Rhino Piercing – A vertical piercing that runs through the tip of your nose and exits through the skin above your septum.

• Septum Piercing – Also known as a bull piercing, a septum piercing runs through the cartilaginous wall that divides both nostrils. A septum piercing doesn’t usually go through the actual cartilage inside your nose but more so through the skin that separates the cartilage and the nostril openings.

• Septril Piercing – This piercing requires a stretched septum mixture of a rhino piercing and a septum piercing.

OTHER BODY PIERCINGS

Several piercings fall into their category, ranging from anal piercings to micro dermal piercings. Belly button piercings, nipple piercings, and sternum piercings are just a few of the body modifications available.

• Anal Piercing – A piercing located around the anus, usually located on the perineum. The perineum is located between the anus and the scrotum or vulva.

• Back Piercing – A surface-piercing typically located on the lower back. Usually, these piercings are done in pairs to obtain symmetry and are sometimes referred to as “back dimple piercings.”

• Belly Button Piercing – Belly button piercings run vertically through the top or bottom of the belly button.

• Hip Piercing – A surface piercing located near the hip bones.

• Microdermal Piercing (Dermal Piercing)– A surface piercing that lies on any flat surface of the body. A microdermal piercing requires an anchor that is installed under the skin. Some popular dermal piercings include hip piercings, sternum piercings (chest piercing or cleavage piercing), corset piercings, wrist piercings, collarbone piercings, and more.

• Nape Piercing – A nape piercing is a surface piercing that runs through the back of the neck.

• Nipple Piercing – A piercing through the nipple(s).

• Sternum Piercing – A surface piercing located in the center of your chest. A sternum piercing is a microdermal piercing.

• Tooth Piercing – A piercing directly through your tooth.

• Wrist Piercing – A surface piercing on the inner or outer section of the wrist.

What piercings can you get at 16 without parental consent?

In the US, every state has regulations regarding the legal age at which minors can pierce their body parts without parental consent.

There is no agreed-upon age in the United States when minors can have piercings without parental permission, although some jurisdictions have set it as low as 14 for ear piercings.

To assist you in comprehending your state’s rules, we’ve compiled a chart of piercing minors by the state to help you get started. We’ve also included information about the unlawful piercing of a minor, as well as the legal ramifications, where appropriate.

Alabama

• A minor must have the written consent of a parent or legal guardian to get a piercing or tattoo.

Alaska

• Body piercing is only legal if it is preceded by a signed consent from the parent or legal guardian, and they must be present throughout the process.

Arizona

• To get a piercing or tattoo, a minor must have the presence of his or her parent or legal guardian.

Arkansas

• Minors must have the written agreement of a parent or legal guardian to get pierced or tattooed, and a parent or guardian must be present.

California

• A parent or legal guardian’s signature is necessary to get a piercing other than an ear piercing.

Colorado

• Minors require the written consent of a parent or legal guardian to get a piercing or tattoo.

Connecticut

• Minors unemancipated under the age of 18 must get permission from both their parents or guardians to be pierced.

Delaware

• To get a piercing or tattoo, minors must have permission from their parents or legal guardians.

Florida

• Minors require the written, notarized approval of a parent or guardian to get pierced or tattooed.

Georgia

• It is illegal for a minor to be pierced without the permission of his or her custodial parent or guardian. misdemeanors may be issued against those who break the law.

Hawaii

• At the moment, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada do not require parental consent for a minor to get a piercing. However, the state legislature is attempting to modify this. In the meantime, many businesses have set their own minimum ages.

Idaho

• No minors under the age of 14 should have their skin marked, branded, or pierced. A written consent and presence of a parent or legal guardian are required for piercing or tattooing those aged 14 to 18.

Illinois

• A piercer is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor if he or she pierces any minor under the age of 18 without the written consent of the kid’s parent or legal guardian. There’s an exemption for emancipated or married minors. It is a Class A misdemeanor to allow a minor without parental or legal guardianship access into a tattoo and piercing shop.

Indiana

• Minors under the age of 18 require written permission and the presence of a parent or legal guardian to get a piercing or tattoo.

Iowa

• There is currently no minimum age for piercings in Iowa, however minors under the age of 18 must get parental consent to get tattooed. It is up to each piercing business’ discretion to establish its own restrictions on piercing youngsters.

Kansas

• In Kansas, all persons under the age of 18 must obtain written approval and the physical presence of a minor’s parent or court-appointed guardian before getting pierced. Piercers in Kansas are required to maintain copies of written permission to pierce minors for five years. A violation of this statute is considered a felony offense with a penalty of up to one year

Kentucky

• Minors must have the signed, notarized agreement of a parent or legal guardian in order to get a piercing or tattoo.

Louisiana

• Minors in Louisiana must have written consent and a parent or guardian’s physical presence during the piercing. Conviction may result in a fine of up to $500 and/or imprisonment for 30-100 days.

Maine

• It is illegal to tattoo a minor.
• Minors need the written consent of a parent or legal guardian to receive a piercing.

Maryland

• In the state of Maryland, a parent or legal guardian must give written consent for their minor to be pierced in the presence of the piercer or his or her employee. The maximum penalty for a company’s violation of this regulation is $3,000. For each violation, the civil penalties may range from $300 to $3,000. Ear piercing is not covered by the bill. Different shops have varied policies for piercings on minors of different ages with parental consent. 

Massachusetts

• The only piercings for which the state has set a minimum age requirement are nipple and genital piercings, which may be done only by persons 18 years old or older. All other piercings may be done on children at the discretion of each piercer. At most Massachusetts businesses, a parent or legal guardian must be present when a minor is pierced, and each shop has its own age restrictions for which piercings they’ll perform.

Michigan

• Minors under the age of 18 may have their ears pierced if a parent or legal guardian gives informed consent in writing and in the presence of the piercer or employee.

Minnesota

• A minor must have witnessed written consent from his or her parent or legal guardian in order to get a piercing. Minors are not permitted to have genital, nipple, brand, scarification, suspension, subdermal implantation (microdermal), or tongue bifurcations.

Mississippi

• In Mississippi, it is illegal to pierce anyone under the age of 18 without parental consent. It is a misdemeanor in Mississippi to violate this statute, and offenders may be fined up to $500.

Missouri

• In Missouri, a parent or guardian must sign a permission form in the presence of a piercer or their agent in order for a minor to have a body piercing. If it’s piercers’ first time breaking this rule, they may be fined up to $500 and charged with a misdemeanor offense. A student who is caught cheating three times in one year, for example, may face a $500 to $1,000 fine.

Montana

• In Montana, no one may pierce a minor under the age of 18 without the express in-person consent of that child’s parent or legal guardian. The fine may go up to $1,000 for a first offense and $2,500 for subsequent offenses.

Nebraska

• In person, a parent or guardian must give written consent for their kid in care to get a body piercing, and they must be present during the process. Piercers are required by law to keep written consent forms for at least 5 years. Despite the fact that there are no criminal penalties for breaking this rule, it is considered unprofessional behavior–a term that might jeopardize a piercer’s ability to practice.

Nevada

• There are no current restrictions on the age at which people may get tattoos or piercings. The state has no power to regulate tattoo or piercing parlors.

New Hampshire

• To acquire an ear piercing, minors must have the written consent and presence of a parent or legal guardian.

New Jersey

• In New Jersey, piercing a minor without the express permission of a parent or legal guardian is considered a “disorderly persons offense.”

New Mexico

• Minors under the age of 18 require written permission and the presence of a parent or guardian while getting tattooed or punctured.

New York

• In New York, a parent or legal guardian must give written consent for a minor in their care to be tattooed or piercings placed. This must be done in the presence of the piercing shop owner or the piercer who will be performing the procedure on their kid. A business must keep consent forms on file for at least 12 months.

North Carolina

• In North Carolina, no one may pierce a minor’s earlobes without the consent of the custodial parent.

North Dakota

• Minors need the written consent and presence of a parent or legal guardian to receive a piercing or tattoo.

Ohio

• In Ohio, it’s against the law to pierce a minor’s body (including ear piercings) without the permission of the child’s parent or legal guardian. Before a kid may be lawfully pierced, the parent or legal guardian must go with them to the piercing facility and sign a form indicating informed consent.

Oklahoma

• A minor may not be pierced in Oklahoma without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, who must remain for the piercing procedure. A violation of this regulation is considered a misdemeanor crime punishable by up to 90 days in jail, $5,000 in fines, or both.

Oregon

• In Oregon, a parent or legal guardian must show a current government-issued photo ID and sign a consent form before their kid under the age of 18 can get pierced. However, the piercing business is not required to verify the identity of the individual signing the consent form.

Pennsylvania

• In Pennsylvania, a parent or guardian must accompany a minor under the age of 18 who wishes to have a body piercing, and they must sign paperwork in person. In Pennsylvania, piercing a minor without the required parental consent and presence is a third-degree misdemeanor. Fining $100, imprisonment for up to three years, or both

Rhode Island

• Minors need the presence of the parent or legal guardian to receive a piercing.

South Carolina

• In South Carolina, no person under the age of 18 can have a body piercing. Anyone over the age of 18 who wishes to get a piercing must present photo identification to verify their age.

South Dakota

• There are no state-wide regulations regarding piercing minors in South Dakota at this time, but some municipalities have set their own rules.

Tennessee

• Minors under the age of 18 may have their ears pierced if a parent or legal guardian accompanies them to the piercing shop and signs a form detailing the procedure as well as post-care instructions. In addition, the minor’s legal caretaker must produce documents proving their age, show proof of guardianship or custody, and swear in writing that they are the kid’s legal guardian. Piercing a minor who has no legal guardian and is not protected by one is a Class C misdemeanor, which may result in up to 30 days in jail or a fine of up to $50.

Texas

• In Texas, to obtain a body piercing, a parent, legal conservator or guardian must be present. The legal caretaker must show proof of parental or guardianship status and consent for the part of the body to be pierced.

Utah

• In Utah, any piercing artist who agrees to pierce a minor must have the permission of the minor’s parent or legal guardian. It is a Class B misdemeanor to pierce a youngster without having received proper consent. A civil penalty of $1,000 is assessed against the owner or operator of an establishment where a minor has been subjected to unlawful piercing.

Vermont

• Minors need the written consent of a parent or legal guardian to receive a piercing or tattoo.

Virginia

• In Virginia, a parent or guardian must be on hand while obtaining a body piercing for a minor child. The only exceptions are ear piercings and piercings done under the guidance of a medical doctor, registered nurse, or other medical professional. Virginia considers it a Class 1 misdemeanor to violate this rule.

Washington

• It is illegal to tattoo a minor.
• No laws currently on age limits for body piercing.

West Virginia

• Minors need the written consent of a parent or legal guardian to receive a tattoo.
• No laws currently on age limits for body piercing.

Wisconsin

• The minimum age for having piercings in the state of Wisconsin is 16, according to state law. Those ages 16 and 17 may only have their ears pierced if they sign an informed consent form in front of the piercer or shop owner.

Wyoming

• In Wyoming, no one may pierce a minor’s ears without the consent of the kid’s parent or legal guardian, who must be present throughout the procedure. To verify a customer’s age, pierscers must check valid identification. It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of up to six months and/or a fine of $750 to pierce a minor without parental consent and presence during the piercing process without good cause.

Do Piercings   Hurt?

Piercings, for the most part, have a sensation of being pinched. Pain tolerance and piercing site are two factors that influence this. Because they are fleshy, ear lobe piercings are low-pain. Areas with more rigid cartilage, such as a string, are somewhat more painful. Nonetheless, it lasts only seconds.

It isn’t much you can do if you have a poor pain threshold. However, you may select a piercing site with minor discomfort. This is also an excellent idea for your first piercing since you won’t know how sensitive your skin is until after the fact. It is pretty easy to get lost in the process of getting a piercing and completely forget how much pain it causes.

The ideal time for a piercing is when body temperature is highest, which means in the morning or the afternoon after a hot shower. In any case, you ought to abstain from going for a piercing when your resistance is low or when you are feeling anxious or stressed out.

Check out this piercing pain chart to see which piercings hurt the most.

How to Give a Written Parental Consent?

Written permission is required in certain jurisdictions for body art, which helps to prevent fraud. You don’t want your teenager to compose their own note (or have a pal do it for them) and enter a store claiming that their parents gave approval.

In some circumstances, consent forms must be notarized to ensure that the legal guardians are the ones signing them.

If you are giving written consent, you may need to document exactly what you are consenting to. For example, you may need to say what tattoo you consent your teen to get and where you are allowing your teen to get it. For piercings, you may need to document the type and location of the piercing.

If you are consenting to anything in writing, you will most likely need to record exactly what you are agreeing to. For example, if you agree that your teenager may get a tattoo at this location, you’ll need to state where and how the tattoo will be placed on your teen’s body.

If you’re ready to give written consent, there is no reason why you can’t do it yourself. Here is a online Tattoo & Body Piercing Consent Form, where you can select your state and most of the legalities will be automatically generated for you.

If you are not going to be there, contact the business ahead of time to discuss what your youngster will need in order to get a tattoo or piercing and find out all the formalities as well. Some states require the presence one or both parents, or legal guardians, so it’s not that easy as may sound.

People Also Ask:

Which piercings are the most popular?

Here are the top 5 most popular piercings according to consumer reports

1. Daith Piercings

2. Ear Cuffs Around the Inner Conch

3. Dainty Nose Studs

4. Tragus Piercings

5. Double Helix

What are the risks associated with piercings?

The risk associated with piercings is primarily infection. Piercing a tissue, that is meant to be solid, causes the foreign object being pierced to break open and expose the raw flesh underneath. For this reason, germs from dirt and dust have easy access into your body now through the piercing hole. These germs can cause an infection which can affect the entire area around your piercing. This, in turn, can spread to other parts of the body and cause systemic infections.

Some people who get infected with germs from their piercings will experience rashes around the area; others experience high fever and chills; some may even develop abscesses near or around their piercing. If you see any of these symptoms after getting a piercing, it is best to seek medical attention immediately.

Are piercing bumps normal?

Unfortunately, cartilage piercings are prone to developing bumps. They may develop soon after your initial piercing or many months later. It’s possible that you have a pustule, which is a blister or pimple with pus. A pustule is often the result of an infection, but it could also be due to irritation.

Scabs are another type of bump that can form at your piercing site. Scabs in cartilage piercings generally fall in the same category as bumps in other types of piercings-they’re usually a sign of irritation or improper healing.

Can piercing shops change jewelry?

For a fee, most serious piercing shops will exchange your jewelry. Keep in mind, though, that the majority will not put in jewelry they did not sell you. If you don’t want to perform the task yourself, your piercer will be delighted to do it for you for an extra charge.

Can piercings close overnight?

Only one night is too little time for the ear lobe to close, they can close pretty fast, but not that fast, so you are advised not to remove your piercings at all for the first 6 weeks. Newly pierced body parts (less than 6 weeks) need to be left alone to heal and not get infected, afterwards the holes will stay forever if not surgically sowed back together.

What piercing hurts the most?

Genital piercings and nipple piercings tend to have a lot of nerv endings so  they hurt more than other piercings. The pain can be bearable with the use of anesthetics but the problem is that the nerve endings are numbed for a short time after which they come back to normal and it becomes painful again. This cycle lasts from 3-4 days until the piercing heals fully.

What piercing hurts the least?

Probably the Ear Piercing. The pain you feel during this procedure can really depend on the type of jewelry that is used for the hole. What’s more is that the size and shape of each person’s outer ear differs, which means that it may not even be painful to some people!

What piercing helps with migraines?

A Daith piercing, like a conch piercing, is placed in the smallest fold of cartilage in your ear, just above the ear canal. It’s also common for people who suffer from migraines to have piercings on both sides or just on the side where the pain is worst.