Can a swimmer get a helix piercing?

Do not go swimming or explore a body of water right after you have been pierced. Pools, lakes and oceans will expose your piercing to a sea of bacteria that will cause an infection.

How long until you can swim after a helix piercing?

You should avoid swimming for at least 24 hours after having a piercing, and ideally until it has healed properly. While it’s still healing, it’s important to keep the piercing dry as there’s a risk of infection.

Can swimmers get piercings?

Whether that’s in the sea or a swimming pool. As a piercing breaks skin and creates an open wound the risk of getting infection is higher so you need to reduce the exposure to bacteria. Sea water and swimming pools contain various types of that can be harmful to a new piercing.

Can I swim in the ocean with a new helix piercing?

The general rule of thumb is to avoid swimming for 24 hours after a piercing because you need to keep the “wound” dry, but we suggesting erring on the side of caution. Assuming that everything went smooth, wait 48 to 72 hours, contingent upon whether or not you experience irritation in the affected area.

How painful are helix piercings?

Cartilage piercings generally fall low on the pain scale. It will depend on the specific location of the helix piercing, however, you shouldn’t feel more than a slight pinch. For a few days after piercing, you’ll feel some throbbing and see swelling and slight bleeding. In moderation, these symptoms are normal.

Can I sleep on my helix piercing?

Don’t sleep on it! For example, if you typically sleep on your left side, you should consider getting a helix piercing in your right ear. Aside from sleeping on your piercing, you should avoid any situation that may irritate, put pressure on, or complicate your healing process.

Is a hoop or stud better for cartilage piercing?

Is a Hoop or Stud Better for Cartilage Piercings? It is always better to get a cartilage piercing initially done with a stud. It is easier for the piercing to heal on a long, straight post rather than a curved post. Once healed, you can change out the piercing’s stud for a hoop or any other style that fits your mood.

Will Claires pierce my cartilage?

Piercings We Offer Ear lobe, cartilage* and nose* piercings available. Single lobe piercings are a great way to curate your look your way! A piercing on the side of the nostril. Available in select countries.

How long can you not swim with a belly button piercing?

In order to prevent irritation or infection occurring around your new piercing wound, it’s recommended that you wait for at least three weeks until swimming with a new belly button piercing.

What is the least painful piercing?

Least painful piercings

• Ear piercing pain level. Ear piercings are popular for a reason: They don’t hurt much, and the tissue of your ear tends to heal quickly.
• Belly button piercing pain level.
• Tongue piercing pain level.
• Eyebrow piercing pain.

How expensive is a helix piercing?

You will most likely spend around $40 – $50 on your helix piercing. If you go to a store with a piercing gun, the price will probably be around $20, however, DO NOT DO THIS. You should never go to a piercer who uses a piercing gun for any piercing.

How long after piercing can I swim (and why)?

Now keep in mind that depending on the piercing and its location the first two stages combined can range from 8 weeks to a year. Meaning no swimming for at least two months or in some cases a year. We have all been told by someone at some point in our life that soaking in a pool or even a lake was good for healing out a scrape or cut.

What are the disadvantages of getting a helix piercing?

But the most common and obvious one is the pain level. Helix piercing is not that painful, but getting a double piercing in the same area can be awful. A forward helix is terrible because the forward area is very tender and sensitive to bear needles or shots. Piercing costs usually include piercing done along with the basic body jewelry.

How do I know if my double helix piercing is infected?

So you are done with the double helix piercing. It’s time to take good care so that your ear doesn’t get infected. Mild white passage (pus) is normal after piercing, but if it starts oozing yellow discharge, or if you start getting red bumps, it means that your piercing has been infected.

When is the appropriate time to change helix piercing jewelry?

When is the appropriate time to change helix piercing jewelry? It is not proper to change jewelry when the perforated spot is still in the healing process. You have to wait for it to heal wholly before you can do that. Changing the jewelry when the pierced spot hasn’t yet recovered can cause more injury.