How long will my auricle piercing hurt?

Expect a dull pain that measures around a 5/10 on the pain scale. It should take around 6-9 months for the piercing to fully heal.

Does auricle ear piercing hurt?

How much does an auricle piercing hurt? ? Thankfully, the auricle piercing is one of the least painful ear piercings. The auricle cartilage is relatively thin, so this piercing will hurt less than most other cartilage piercings (but still a little more than a basic lobe piercing).

What helps with ear piercing pain?

Rest the ice pack on your forehead, neck, or any point where the cool pressure provides relief. You can also place the ice pack near the piercing site to help relieve pain. But be careful to not snag the jewelry on the cloth. This could make the pain worse.

How do I stop my ear cartilage piercing from hurting?

Give a saline bath to your ear once a day. Pour a bottle of store-bought saline water into a bowl. Dip the pierced area in it for 2-5 minutes a day. Avoid touching your ear piercing.

How long does a auricle take to heal?

Healing times vary from person to person. The values below are averages: Earlobe (soft lower part of ear): 6-8 weeks. Ear Helix (folded rim of the upper outer ear): 6-9 months.

How do you take care of an auricle piercing?

Wash your piercing with soap and water twice a day. Use an oil-based soap and warm water to gently swab the piercing with cotton balls. If your piercer recommended a special cleaner, use that. Do not use rubbing alcohol or alcohol-based cleaners. These can dry out the piercing.

Does ibuprofen help piercing pain?

An over-the-counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.) taken according to package instructions can reduce discomfort, and it can also help to diminish swelling the first few days. Check twice daily with clean hands to be sure the threaded ends on your jewelry are on tight.

Can I ice my piercing?

A cold compress and/or ice will help reduce swelling and slow bleeding. Secrete a whiteish-yellow fluid which may dry on the piercing. This is normal and will stop when the piercing is healed.

How long does a cartilage piercing take to stop hurting?

While you might get over a lobe piercing in around a month, a helix piercing can take anywhere between three to six months to heal. Unfortunately, like the pain factor, it’s hard to give an exact healing time as everyone is different. Expect the piercing area to feel sore, turn red and even swell or bleed (initially).

How do you clean an auricle piercing?

‌Use a saline soak: Dissolving 1 teaspoon of table salt into a cup of comfortably hot water produces a saline soak. You can soak your cartilage piercing in saline several times a day. This will soften any crusted material and clean the area. Don’t touch your jewelry.

Is an auricle piercing a cartilage piercing?

An auricle piercing is made on the outer part of the ear, usually halfway up, between the ear lobe and the helix. As it is a cartilage piercing, expect a longer recovery time and more pain than a lobe piercing.