I am getting my cartilage pierced soon in a few months time. But,I wonder does it hurt or not?? And will my ears get infected?? How long does the piercing take to heal?? Is a needle or gun safer?? *** reply... :D

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Originally Posted by HikariDakota

But,I wonder does it hurt or not???

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Pain is relative and everyone has different pain tolerances. I have a very high pain tolerance and for me, personally, it didn't hurt more than getting my lobes done. I've heard a lot of other people say the same. Maybe search the forum for other personal experiances, there's plenty of similar threads.

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Originally Posted by HikariDakota

And will my ears get infected???

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They will if you don't take care of them. You need to be diligent about cleansing and turning the stud and making sure the piercing doesn't crust up. Also, avoid sleeping on it, that will just irritate it.

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Originally Posted by HikariDakota

How long does the piercing take to heal???

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Cartilage takes a lot longer to heal than just skin, usually 8-10 weeks.

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Is a needle or gun safer???

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Definitely a needle. Go to a professional at a tattoo parlor/peircing shop. Guns are less acurate and can damage your cartilage. Also, a lot of times guns don't get disinfected after being used, whereas needles get tossed.

Here's a great site to look at before making your decision: Ear Cartilage Aftercare

Good luck!