hello
i am thinking of getting my cartilage pierced..i was wondering how much that would hurt?

nauticalstar420

It depends on how you get it done. I highly recommend getting it done in a piercing/tattoo parlor. There they will do it with a hollow needle rather than a gun. Getting your cartilage pierced with a gun is a bad idea. The gun is not sterilized, so it can carry many germs and bacteria that go directly onto your ear when it is pierced, and the jewelry can also get stuck in the gun, and if the person piercing your ear tugs hard enough, they can tear your ear.

A hollow needle is much more sterile. They use a brand new needle never used on anyone else. Less risk for infection in the long run.

I have had it done both ways. The gun didnt hurt me, but like I said its not a good idea either. The hollow needle didnt exactly hurt, but it was a bit of a shock. It all depends on your tolerance for pain.

shannenkatherine

It doesnt hurt much. It just feels red & hot. I got mine done a year ago & it doesnt hurt alot=)

mahal_kita9

when i got mine pierced, they used a gun, and the back of the piercing didn't go onto the stud, instead it fell on the floor. the people had to literally crawl on their hands and knees to find it while i held the stud in place. then they had to use their hands to put the back on, instead of using the gun, which was the way it was supposed to go. but, through all that, not much pain was involved. you can definitely deal with the pain, i promise.

PinkLeo0805

I'm thinking about piecing my own cartilage. What if I only use the earring? No needle. Is that safe? The earrings are brand new.

rankrank55

Not safe at all....please let a professional take care of this for you. The outcome will be better!

PinkLeo0805

OMG thanks.....u saved me from some serious pain and maybe a big mistake

rankrank55

No problem! Good thinkin' sweets!