What type of earring back is best for cartilage?

Labret studs are often used with cartilage piercings, especially at first, to give the ear adequate space to heal. Depending on the thickness of the cartilage area, many people continue to use labret studs as their preferred helix jewelry.

Do you need special earrings for cartilage?

Do you need different earrings to pierce cartilage? With cartilage piercings, it’s recommended that you are initially pierced with a gold or titanium stud (typically flat-backed), as these are less likely to cause a reaction, easier to heal, and allow for any post-piercing swelling.

Can you use any earrings for cartilage?

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.

Can you use lobe earrings for cartilage?

Typically, cartilage piercings are done with a 16g (or potentially an 18g needle), while standard lobe piercings are done with a 20g needle. So even if you were pierced with a 16g needle, if you’ve been wearing regular earrings in that piercing, it may have closed up – and you might need an 18g earring instead.

What metal is best for cartilage piercings?

titanium’s
Why titanium’s the best option There are a few materials approved by the Association of Professional Piercers (APP), but implant-grade titanium is the one most piercers recommend for initial piercings.

Why are butterfly back earrings bad?

The back of traditional butterfly earring slides onto the post, often making the earrings too tight. This is bad for all ear types but especially sensitive ears. Earrings that pinch against the skin of your earlobe trap air and the area becomes moist and prone to infection.

How long do cartilage piercings take to heal?

Cartilage piercings typically take anywhere from 4 to 12 months to heal completely. They heal from the outside in, which means that it may look healed on the outside long before the healing process is actually complete.

What kind of earrings are safe?

The best earrings for sensitive ears are generally made with gold, platinum, or silver. Make sure you buy earrings that are 14k gold or above or sterling silver 925 to avoid the possibility of nickel being mixed in.

What are the earrings called that go up your ear?

Crawlers are earrings that look like they’re, well, “crawling” up your ear. They’ll usually have one post that you loop into your ear and then an upwards design.

What gauge are normal earrings?

Standard ear piercings are a 20g or 18g if they were pierced by a gun. If they were pierced by a professional, the lobe piercing will typically be a 16g or 14g.

Is titanium better than sterling silver for piercings?

Dr. Rabach also endorses titanium for new piercings, explaining that this metal “is a top choice for piercings because it’s biocompatible (meaning your body won’t recognize it as foreign and form a reaction against it). Titanium is so safe that it is often used as the metal of choice for surgical implants.”

Is sterling silver or surgical steel better for piercings?

While Sterling Silver is often used in jewellery, it is a much softer metal which can damage quite easily, and has a tendency to tarnish over time. Don’t let the price tag fool you, Unless you know your body reacts better to sterling silver – We always recommend sticking to Surgical Steel.