Rook Piercing

Ear piercing is said to be the oldest and most common type of body piercing. However, until a few years back, it was limited to ear lobe piercing which was done commonly by women. However, today, one can get a number of other types of piercings in the ear which include helix, tragus, daith, rook, etc. Moreover, piercing is no longer restricted to the women folk, rather more and more men are getting their ears pierced. Among the different types of ear piercings, today we will talk about piercing of rook which is one of the most difficult, but quite popular type of ear piercing, especially among youngsters.

Procedure

It is said to be the one that is done on the area just above the ear canal. It is actually done on the thick cartilage that lies between the inner and outer conch of the ear which is called anti helix. As this part of the ear contains thick cartilage, it is said to be a difficult kind of piercing. But, it is actually easier to do this piercing on people who have a pronounced rook. Nevertheless, as the needle has to go through such a thick cartilage, it can be very painful. However, if you are keen on getting this done, take a look at the procedure carefully.

Step 1: An important step that one must take before getting this piercing done is to research well about the piercing studio as well as the piercer. Ask for references of people who have got their rook pierced from a particular piercer and opt for one only if he has a good record. Once you have decided on the piercer, you can move ahead with the piercing.

Step 2: When you reach the piercing studio on the appointed day, you will have to show an age proof and also will have to sign certain documents. Taking a friend or parent along with you will be a good idea. Before the piercer begins with the procedures, check whether he has taken a new needle or has soaked the needle well in the solution that kills bacteria. Also, ensure that the piercer wears gloves while piercing your rook. Apart from this, you should clear all the queries or doubts that you have in mind before the piercing is done.

Step 3: The piercer will ask you to lie down, turning your head to one side according to the ear that you will like to pierce. First, the piercer will clean the ear completely and then pierce the rook with a hook shaped needle. He will puncture the cartilage from one side and take out the needle from the other side with the help of scissors. Once this is done, the jewelry that you have chosen will be inserted into the hole.

Piercing Jewelry

Just like all other piercings, the best jewelry would be one that is made of titanium. Some people also recommend the use of steel jewelry for piercing. A mini curved barbell is one of the most used jewelry when it comes to this kind of piercing. However, captive bead rings, also known as CBR will also be a good choice. Before you get your piercing done, the piercer will ask you to select a jewelry that you want. Once the jewelry is inserted after the piercing is done, do not change it before it is fully healed. Also, never use cheap jewelry for piercings as it can give rise to infection.

Aftercare

As I said earlier, the piercing pain is very severe and it is likely to stay for a few days. Moreover, the chances of infection are also high in this case. Hence, it is important to take utmost care of the piercing during the healing period. The healing time can be anywhere between 2 months to 12 months i.e. it is different for different people. During this period, it is important to clean the piercing everyday in the shower. Soaking the piercing in saline solution, at least twice a day is a crucial part of the aftercare. Also, make sure to tie your hair up during the healing period as the hair may get tangled up with the piercing, increasing the chances of infection. If you experience redness, discharge, swelling and pain during the healing process, do not waste any time to consult your piercer or a health practitioner as these are the signs of infection.

I hope you have got a complete idea about piercing by reading this article. Following the instructions given above are important to avoid any kind of complications in the future. So, what are you waiting for? Find a professional piercer and adorn your ears with a piercing jewelry.