Cartilage piercing: 3 weeks

So today I just wanted to talk about my cartilage piercing, my experience and some helpful tips and tricks for the healing process. I got it when I was up north visiting the fam for 4th of July holiday weekend... So pretty much 2ish weeks ago. 

Let me start off by saying that if your sister tells you it won't hurt, she's lying. It hurts, not terribly but it is a bit of a pinch, a painful pinch. Then it aches... for days.

The first tip I will give you as given to be by Em, said sister, and that is get it done on the side you sleep on the least since you won't want to even think of touching it for days upon days. For me, that's my left side. I'm just now to the point where I can kind of sleep on my right side if I pad my face just so. 

The next tip is DO NOT TOUCH IT OR TWIST IT WITH DIRTY HANDS. This is so important because you definitely do not want to introduce new bacteria to a healing piercing. Always wash your hands. I would even avoid hand sanitizer as most people don't use it properly. Better to be safe than infected. 

Clean it often, but do it gently. I used the solution from the place I got pierced, Em used salt water spray. The choice is up to you! I used a mix of cotton balls and q-tips one it healed a but more. 

Over all, it wasn't too bad. I'd do it again for sure. Don't be silly when it comes to getting poked. Do your research and be super careful. I kinda did mine on a whim which I wouldn't necessarily recommend ;) 

Let me know your tips for fresh piercings! 

- Camella