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A piercing gun should not be used on cartilage as it's more likely to cause damage to the cartilage. Piercing guns should be avoided at all costs due to the multiple health risks. If you want a piercing go to a piercing studio where there are professionally trained piercers who use the correct jewelry and safe tools.
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∙ 12y agoYes. I just got my cartilage done at Claire's last week.
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Does Claires in middlesboro do cartilage piercings?
No, Claire's cannot do cartilage piercings because they are not piercers. Claire's use piercing guns which are dangerous for many reasons, and thus banned on everything but the ear lobes (and hopefully soon they will be banned outright). Guns cannot be used on cartilage as it could shatter.
What risks are there of cartilage piercing?
When using a piercing gun (such as those they use at Claires) the collapse of your ear cartilage is a possibility. Also, with any piercing, there is the chance of infection if not cleaned properly as instructed by your piercer.
How long does it take to get your ear pierced?
it depends what type of ear piercing you mean. for a lobe piercing it can take just a few seconds because its a gun. do not let them use a gun to pierce cartilage! a cartilage piercing can take a minute or two. i have 6 piercings so i speak from experience when i say most piercings are short and painless
Why can't you get your cartilage pierced at claires in MD?
Claire's don't perform piercings, they use guns which are dangerous and unclean. Guns are currently only legal for use on ear lobes (even then many people are seeking to have them banned), they can't be used on the cartilage because they can shatter the cartilage. If you want a piercing GO TO A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO and get your piercing done by a professional who uses correct tools.
Does piercing pagoda pierce navels?
No. Some of them might, but a majority will not pierce anything other than earlobe or cartilage. They use a gun for piercings, which cannot be used on the body.
Do cartilage piercings hurt?
No, Not If You Go To A Tattoo Parlor And Have Them Do It With A Needle. However If You Get It At Claire's You Do Risk A Shattered Cartilage Because They Use Guns.
Cartilage piercing at Claires?
Fact of the matter is this you don't want to get anything pierced at Claire's or any other piercing gun boutique. They are not licensed or inspected to provide piercing services. If they were licensed they would have the business license and recent health inspection posted for public inspection. Ear cartilage in not to be pierced with a piercing gun, the reason for this is simple the piercing gun is only designed and intended to be used on ear lobes, nothing else. 9 out of 10 ear cartilage piercings done with a piercing gun result in healing issues, lumps, bumps and the staff at these shops don't know how or what to do when this occurs. Simply because they are not trained or knowledgeable when it come to piercing. So please use some common sense and leave ear cartilage piercing to professional body piercers in licensed and inspected shops who, if you have an issue, can help you resolve the problems you may have.
Can you get an industrial piercing at Claires?
No, not a chance. Industrial piercings are not simple and they have to be done by a professional body piercer with a sterile, hollow needle. If I'm being completely honest, no piercing should be done at Claires or any other place in which they use a gun. Theyre very unsanitary and the mechanism of the piercing can be harmful. If you want any kind of piercing, even if it's just lobes, I suggest going to a professional piercer.
How much is it to get your cartilage pierced at Claires?
You should NOT get your cartilage pierced at any other place aside from a tattoo parlor. No piercings should be done without a hollow needle as a regular needle will push the skin and cartilage that is being pierced to the back of your ear causing infection, swelling, and an all out gross looking ear. I highly suggest that you go to a tattoo parlor and get it done professionally. It will cost anywhere from10-40 dollars depending on where you go and if you have an earring to go in it. The earring should be steel as it is hypoallergenic. Sources: I'm a piercer and I have a lot of experience and I have many piercings including my cartilage. Hope this helps. --------------------------------------------------- Improved answer: I dont understand why everyone says not to get it done at Claire's. I got my cartilage done at Claire's and it was PERFECTLY FINE. It was $33 for the earring, piercing, and ear cleaner fluid. My ear did NOT get infected and nothing bad happened at all. Personally tattoo parlors are pretty scary.... Everyone at Claire's are nice and friendly Sources: Got my cartilage pierced at Claire's
How big is the needle they use to pierce the cartilage in your ear?
Well that depends on the size of the jewellery being used in the cartilage. Cartilage piercings are never to be done with a piercing gun for obvious reasons. The needle is over gauged which is to say it's one size bigger than the jewellery going into the piercing. This is to allow the tissue to heal around the exposed cartilage and allow for a clean heal between the jewellery and cartilage. This is not a do it your self piercing, serious infections and permanent damage can result due to lack of knowledge of the human body and it's structures..
Can piercing your cartilage with a gun hurt you It was about 4 days ago and it still hurts pretty bad..and no infection. so what do you think?
Go see an actual piercer to have them check it out. Guns use a lot of pressure and can cause a lot of bruising and unnecessary trauma so it'll hurt longer than if you had gotten it done with a needle. Using a gun on cartilage is a terrible idea because you could have shattered the cartilage and disfigured your ear. Chances are that the stud is too short to allow for swelling so go to a piercer and have them give you proper jewelry and check the area for infection. Definitely dont use a gun for any other piercings ever again.
Does it hurt to get a nose piercing done with a gun?
Do not get it done with a gun! Its really dangerous and any piercing shop should know this, if a piercing place is saying they do it with a gun. Do NOT go to them. Do it with a needle only. Guns are only for ears, and your not even supposed to use a gun on the cartilage of your ear, it could shatter your cartilage.
