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  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:14 PM
    nOOne x0
    When you get your cartilage pierced are they suspossed to use a gun?
    Because I just got mine pierced & she did it with a gun what do you thinKK
    && is it bad if I clean it too much
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:18 PM
    ISneezeFunny
    Sometimes they use a gun... sometimes they use a needle.

    I suggest cleaning it often, but don't overdo it as you can potentially irritate the skin.

    The piercing shop should have given you some disinfecting solution and instructions.
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:24 PM
    Rockabilly1955mama
    Some use guns, some use needles. It is recommended to clean the piercing twice a day.
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:25 PM
    nOOne x0
    Ooh okayy thankkyouuuu

    && ii just qooqled it so its okay
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:26 PM
    Rockabilly1955mama
    Got to love Google! ;D
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:28 PM
    nOOne x0
    Any other advice??

    Omgosh I tried to take it out & it wudnt come out.. when is it safe to take it out?
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:29 PM
    Rockabilly1955mama
    How long have you had it periced? It usually takes 4 months to a year to heal.
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:36 PM
    nOOne x0
    Had it for a day lmao
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:38 PM
    Rockabilly1955mama
    Haha well that answers your question about it not coming out. It needs to heal before you take it out, or change the earring. Do you still want it peirced?
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:45 PM
    oneguyinohio
    I was just thinking about how the people long ago did it with a sharp bone or thorn of some type... I've seen a guy do it with a paper clip too... just to show off...

    Also of the time my sister went to have her ears done... the beginner that tried to do it, didn't take the plastic shield off the needle in the gun...

    My sister waited another 10 years or more before she tried again!

    Thanks for your post. You made me think of a few things I haven't thought of in years!
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:51 PM
    ISneezeFunny
    Back in the day, they would put an unclosed ring by your ear, in the doorway, and then slam the door shut.
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:53 PM
    Rockabilly1955mama
    A paper clip? Goodness! I wonder how long that took him.
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:55 PM
    oneguyinohio
    He did it in about 10 seconds before a class. Pushed it right through and pulled it back out. It bled just a little bit.
  • Feb 21, 2008, 10:07 PM
    nOOne x0
    Omqq that's horriblee onequyinohio wowzers.. damn thankz lol

    But I don't know if I want the piercinqqq
  • Feb 21, 2008, 10:12 PM
    oneguyinohio
    Never thought of him quite the same way after that! At least you have the option to let yours grow closed if you decide not to keep it...

    Best luck whatever you decide.
  • Feb 21, 2008, 10:26 PM
    nOOne x0
    Ohh aiight

    Put can I put iodine on it... lk the thing that helps it not get infected
  • Feb 21, 2008, 10:31 PM
    nauticalstar420
    It can be done both with a gun and a needle, but the suggested method for piercing cartilage is the needle. The needle is more sterile, and has less harmful affects on your cartilage itself. Since you've already had it done with the gun, I guess there's not much more to say about it. :p

    To answer your second question, yes, cleaning it too much is bad. Overcleaning interrupts the healing process, and since cartilage piercings can take up to a year to heal anyway, you really don't want to interrupt that process. Clean it twice a day for the first week that you have it, then reduce cleaning to once a day, not more than that. Overcleaning also causes irritation, which can lead to infection. Clean it with plain old antibacterial soap and warm water, that's it.

    Good luck! :)
  • Feb 21, 2008, 10:35 PM
    nOOne x0
    Ooh okay thankz I'm just so like paranoid ª
  • Feb 21, 2008, 10:37 PM
    nauticalstar420
    I understand how you can be paranoid, a lot of people are about their piercings. Most people think "the more I clean it, the better", but that is actually not true.

    It'll heal up nice just as long as you keep taking care of it and not neglecting it or cleaning it too much. :)
  • Feb 21, 2008, 10:41 PM
    nOOne x0
    Haha yea thatz exaclty what I was thinkinq

    But thanks for everythinqq your wnderfulll!!

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