Piercing / Ear piercing / Conch
Conch ear piercing
Conch Piercing is a distinctive and elegant form of body adornment in which the middle part of the cartilage of the ear, known as the Concha, is pierced. An ornament is then inserted into the resulting hole, often in the form of a ring or barbell, which can surround the entire ear or be more discreet. This piercing can aesthetically highlight and underline the ear's unique features, giving it a sophisticated and attractive look. In our studio, we perform Conch piercings regularly and with maximum expertise, which allows us to achieve great results and satisfaction of our customers. Our experienced professionals ensure that the highest hygiene standards are followed to ensure that every piercing is safe and hassle-free.
Conch ear piercing price
The price of a piercing in our salon consists of the price for the piercing application service and the price for the jewelry. Some types of piercings will also require a shortening of the jewelry after healing, where only the price of the new jewelry is paid.
Painfulness of Conch Ear Piercing
Contraindications for Conch Ear Piercing
Medication use (if yes, with medical approval)
A lifestyle that does not allow for proper piercing care
Skin diseases
Dermatitis or other inflammation in the piercing area
Tendency to form keloid scars
Jaundice
HIV
Diabetes and insulin dependence
Circulatory system disorders or poor blood clotting
Allergic reactions
Epilepsy
Hormone therapy, oncological diseases
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Menstruation could be a contraindication, but if you don't have heavy periods, some piercings could definitely be done.
If you have recently undergone any surgery in the ear area, you should consult your doctor before deciding on piercing.
Violating contraindications can have negative effects on your health.
Preparing for a Conch Ear Piercing
Before the procedure:
Sleep well.
At least eat a little.
You put on clothes that you wouldn't mind getting dirty if a drop of blood got on them. Often, not even one appears, but it can happen.
Conch ear piercing procedure
Upon arrival at the studio, you will fill out the "Consent to the procedure", which will include, among other things, contraindications before the Conch piercing and subsequent care for it. The absence of contraindications and compliance with the care procedure recommended by us is one of the important conditions for successful healing of the piercing.
This is followed by a conversation with the piercer. You will discuss the appropriate placement and jewelry for the Conch piercing, which we will insert immediately and, if necessary, which you will wear afterwards.
The piercer will prepare a work area. The chosen jewelry for the Conch piercing, along with the needle, will be sterilized for about 10 minutes. During that time, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions and clarify the necessary information.
After sterilization, the piercer will mark the final puncture site for the Conch piercing, disinfect the skin, and within a few seconds you will have a new Conch piercing.
After the piercing, the piercer will treat the Conch piercing, take a photo of it if you agree, cover it with a patch, and explain to you once again how to care for the Conch piercing.
Conch ear piercing healing time
The process of complete healing of a cartilage piercing usually takes between 5 and 9 months, sometimes longer. Complete healing means that the piercing canal is completely covered with new skin.
Conch ear piercing healing process
The piercing almost always swells, so we first put in a longer piece of jewelry, which we replace with a shorter one after about 1-2 months. Otherwise, there is a risk of frequent insertion of the jewelry and subsequent traumatization.
Sometimes it needs to be replaced several times during healing, so if you feel that the jewelry is becoming too long and getting in the way, you can ask for it to be shortened.
When exchanging a piece of jewelry for a shorter one, the price of the jewelry is paid according to the current price list; the service is free if it is the initial healing process.
Conch Ear Piercing Care
Sterile saline solution : For the care of the piercing, a sterile saline solution is required, which you can buy from us or at the pharmacy in the form of sterile seawater for daily nasal hygiene for infants. Do not use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or antiseptics to treat the piercing (only if necessary and for a limited time, according to the instructions).
Treatment frequency : Treat the piercing 2-3 times a day with clean hands using a cotton swab, cotton pad or gauze.
Scab Removal : Harder scabs of lymph and blood plasma form around a fresh piercing. Do not scratch them, but moisten them first and gently remove them when they soften.
Jewelry Stability : Do not move the jewelry during treatment as this will interfere with healing. Never remove the jewelry for cleaning. Do not touch the jewelry with your hands unless they are washed or disinfected. Avoid touching the piercing with your hands, hair, underwear or clothing.
Protection from damage : If you are not sure that the piercing is sufficiently protected from mechanical damage, cover it with a plaster. It is forbidden to visit the swimming pool, sauna and other public swimming pools, including natural ones, with an unhealed piercing.
Physical activity : During healing, it is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise that could cause you to sweat a lot or damage your fresh piercing. Sweat, along with the substances you excrete and dirt that stick to it, can lead to infections and inflammation of the piercing. It is safe to exercise with your piercing, but be careful. After exercising, rinse your piercing with clean water and treat it with saline solution.
Piercing Problems : If you have a problem with your piercing – it burns, hurts or pussies – contact the studio immediately. For acute cases, call, for less acute cases, write and attach a photo taken in good light so that the problem can be seen. Be very careful when taking a photo with the piercing.
Immunity : Piercing is a mechanical damage to the skin, so good immunity plays a big role in the healing process. Take care of your immunity: get enough sleep, rest, good food and walks in the fresh air. Alcohol, drug consumption and smoking worsen immunity and consequently the healing process.
Jewelry shortening : Some types of piercings require jewelry shortening after about 6-12 weeks. Sometimes it involves several shortenings. In our studio, you do not pay for the shortening service if you have a piercing from us. You only pay for the jewelry.
Restrictions after Conch ear piercing
Do not sleep on the side where you have a fresh Conch ear piercing.
If you have no other option, get a travel pillow, put clean sheets on it, and put your ear in the hole while you sleep to avoid putting pressure on your Conch ear piercing.
Alternatively, you can create a sleeping donut from a large towel rolled into the desired shape.
Avoid visiting the sauna, solarium, swimming pool, sea and other public swimming pools for at least one month.
Be careful and avoid any movement, pressure, etc. that would lead to traumatization of a fresh Conch ear piercing.
Carefully put on and take off clothes.
Do not touch the piercing with your hands.
Remember that dirt and mechanical traumatization are the greatest evils for a fresh Conch ear piercing.
Be careful not to get your hair tangled around the jewelry.
Do not remove, twist or move the jewelry; the Conch ear piercing needs rest.
Conch Ear Piercing Problems
After a Conch ear piercing, problems ranging from minor to serious may occur, it is important to contact the studio as soon as you feel any problem.
Warning signs can be (individually or in combination):
Outlets.
Unpleasant smell.
Excessive sensitivity to pain.
Severe swelling.
Erythema - redness.
The piercing and the surrounding skin are hot to the touch.
The appearance of bumps or pimples near the injection site.
Swelling of the entire cartilage, not just at the puncture site, significant pain, redness.
Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or next to the ears.
and other unusual and unpleasant manifestations.
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