Today, almost every little princess who is not even three years old has her ears pierced. It is not surprising that when girls grow up, one earring in the ear is already not enough for many. And then another puncture helps, which is done from above, on the cartilage of the auricle - Helix piercing.
Before the procedure
Perhaps the most important question that worries those who decided on this type of piercing is how scary and unpleasant it is. Of course, the individual pain threshold of a person is important here. Some of the girls who went through this procedure say that Helix piercing is almost not painful, and it feels almost the same as piercing an earlobe. Others say that cartilage piercing was very painful for them.
And yet, you need to understand that a lot in this matter depends on the master who conducts the procedure. The technology itself is also important, because not all Helix ear piercings are performed the same way, and in some places it is completely wrong. Therefore, it is better to treat the choice of salon responsibly.
Choose a salon
Never do Helix piercing on your own or with the help of “knowledgeable” girlfriends at home. Even if you have repeatedly seen how the pros practice it, or somehow pierced your earlobe yourself for a long time. Do not also look for the cheapest offers from salons. As a rule, such experiments with the price are reflected in health, and then the treatment is much more expensive.
Find out what technology a specialist in the salon will use when piercing your ear cartilage - Helix. Piercings of this kind, especially if the cartilage breaks in front, should not be performed using a special gun. This tool is recognized by many experienced masters as useless and even harmful. Its use gives unpleasant side effects, and everything can end up completely disastrous, for example, with the “migration” of the earring and deformation of the ear.
Try to find a professional piercer. Such a specialist understands that each auricle is unique, which means that the same notorious individual approach when choosing a place to puncture a cartilage is required. Don’t forget, Helix piercing can be painful, and who wants to go through suffering so that in the end does not look as beautiful as he dreamed?
How do these piercings
For this type of piercing, a special needle of small diameter is used, hollow inside. Naturally, the instrument should be sterile, and the puncture site should be treated with a disinfectant solution.
You will most likely be asked to lie on the couch, because it is in this position that it is easier to keep your head in one position. The puncture procedure itself is done quickly, and after it an earring will be inserted into your ear immediately.
Earrings and other jewelry
What jewelry can you choose by doing yourself a helix piercing? Earrings can be very different - from the simplest carnations or rings to the most real jewelry made of precious metals using precious stones. Of course, such expensive jewelry is mainly made to order.
As for the more budget versions of earrings, you can choose from several options:
- various rings (pay attention that their fastener should be made in the form of a ball);
- segment rings ;
- small cloves;
- labrets (earrings in the form of a bar with a ball);
- circulars (semicircular decorations with balls wound around them on both sides).
As you can see, there is plenty to choose from. And after healing of the wound, the jewelry can be changed freely without feeling discomfort. For starters, it is better to stay on an earring made of gold, surgical steel or titanium, because these metals are the safest.
How does Helix ear piercing usually heal?
After the piercing is done, you can not touch the ear. There may be people in your surroundings who want to touch your piercing right after the procedure. Feel free to refuse this, even if they promise to wash their hands several times before. The fact is that it is easy to bring the infection into the wound, but then it can be very difficult to get rid of it.
How long does healing take? Helix piercings usually heal for several months. With proper care, the wound is delayed faster, but sometimes the whole process takes six months.
How to handle piercings
As a rule, the master after the procedure talks about all the nuances of care. The piercing will definitely need to be treated with a disinfectant solution for several months. Which solution to choose, the piercer will tell you.
Before touching a fresh wound, wash your hands very thoroughly with warm water and soap. Do not touch any other objects or surfaces. Make sure that no one else uses your disinfectant.
You need to treat the wound regularly. At first, it is advisable to do this at least twice a day, and after some time the treatment procedure can be carried out once, for example, before bedtime.
Is it possible to change the earring if the puncture has not yet healed? Professional piercers do not recommend this. A puncture is essentially an open wound, so it is important to protect it as much as possible during healing. As a rule, the wound lasts for the first 2–4 months, after which you can begin to experiment with jewelry. Although in any case, the longer you wait, the better.
Unpleasant side effects after the procedure. What is the norm?
Piercing generally rarely heals without problems, and one of its types, often accompanied by unpleasant side effects, is Helix. Piercing of this kind is more difficult to heal, because not only soft tissues are pierced, but also cartilage. So, which are not very pleasant symptoms are completely normal, and which should be cause for alarm and going to the doctor?
Norm:
- redness, if it is small and lasts for one to two days after the procedure;
- slight swelling in the early days is another normal occurrence; this is how your body reacts to interference with its integrity;
- discomfort it will be stronger than when piercing the earlobe;
- itching - when healing piercings and tattoos, this is a completely normal and natural phenomenon.
Alarming symptoms:
- fever and persistent edema are obvious signs of an allergic reaction or the onset of the inflammatory process;
- bleeding: blood may ooze several hours after the procedure, but if this continues throughout the day, consult a doctor;
- a hematoma in the place near the puncture, smell, suppuration - symptoms of an allergy to metal, inflammation; see a doctor right away;
- severe itching is another sign of allergy;
- “Migration” of earrings; if the piercing moves from the puncture site, most likely the master made a mistake, and scars may remain from such movement of the earring.
Almost all of the alarming symptoms described can be the cause of improper piercing care. Therefore, carefully listen to your master and follow all his recommendations.
Summary
Helix piercing looks beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. It will help to make the image more bold and unusual, and if properly selected appropriate decoration - romantic and feminine. But do not think that only girls choose such a piercing . Many young people from certain informal subcultures also pierce Helix.
The piercing, a photo of which we have collected for you in this material, is a great way to stand out from the crowd. But remember that the desired result can be obtained only by contacting a qualified specialist.