Getting Ears Pierced for the First Time

So is it a tattoo or a body piercing for you? If you have decided on that, the things get a bit more complicated. You have a host of options when it comes to piercing. Ear piercing! Oh yes! The most common and perhaps these days least stylish in some cases amongst body piercings is a good option. If you are amongst those who have never done it, let me tell you that it is a fabulous idea! It looks uber cool and adds a different dimension to your personality. Well, may be then the text may give you some points to ponder, so are you all 'ears' for it?

Gunshot or Needle?
While getting your ears pierced for the very first time, the first thing you need to do is to decide whether to get yourself pierced by the use of a gunshot or a needle. Piercing through the gun was initially intended to pierce only earlobes. But now it hardly makes any difference these days with ear piercing studs too short to accommodate swelling and thicker earlobes. The only bad point with piercing guns is they lead to damage to the tissues and when it is a cartilage piercing, a cleanly made hole is very crucial.

Cleanliness and hygiene is another issue with gun piercing. In case of the needles, the tissue is not torn off, unlike the gunshot. As these are really sharp, they easily go through the skin making a crescent shaped hole. Needles may be a good option if you are finicky about hygiene. If you have to do a gun piercing, well, then make sure you get it done from a very reliable place.

How Much Does Ear Piercing Cost?
Before you move on to the cost of getting ears pierced, it is important to note that there are types in ear piercing, which determine the price of ear pricing. There is an earlobe piercing and ear cartilage piercing. Cartilage piercing costs more than lobe piercing. An ear piercing can cost anything between $20 to $60, higher amount being for the cartilage piercing. This can vary depending upon where you go and where exactly on the ear lobe and cartilage you get the piercing. Add a few more to this on account of the jewelry you would be buying. This is an important aspect while getting ears pierced for the first time.

What to Do After Getting Ears Pierced?
Anyone who has got a piercing, his or her main objective should be to keep it clean and prevent infection. Hence, after the piercing if you have to touch the area pierced, make sure that your hands are squeaky clean. The best part about ear piercings is that there is a very low possibility of an infection. Still, you have to be aware of the care to be taken after getting your ears pierced, irrespective of whether it is the first or a tenth. Cleaning the piercing once daily when you take a bath is essential. It is better to avoid knocking the piercing before it has healed completely.

Ear piercings on the lobe heal faster (6 to 8 weeks) than cartilage piercings - (about 4 months). Using the antiseptic solution regularly is another must remember when you are wondering how to take care of newly pierced ears. Take care while wearing clothes and combing your hair. While getting ears pierced for the first time, you would have to pay extra attention to these things. In addition to all this, just gently and carefully rotate the stud or the ring a couple of times in the day. That will prevent the jewelry from getting stuck to your skin.

Finally, you might be wondering whether getting your ears pierced will hurt. It is relative. If properly done, it might not hurt very much, but once the effect of the numbing solution wears off, there would obviously be some amount of pain. It also is determined by the type of ear piercing to some extent. How much it pains is determined by the level of endurance of that person. That was all! Take Care!