Piercing Helix - performance technique, painful procedure, how to choose rings, earrings and other jewelry, great photos of work

The greatest popularity in piercings are ear piercings. Mainly it is earlobe piercing, such procedures are carried out to people from 1 year old.

However, fashion does not stand still, trends are constantly changing. Now popular is a type of piercing, such as Helix piercing. In this case, the piercing is performed directly in the cartilage of the ear. The main reason for such a specific piercing is the desire to attract the attention of others.

How to pierce

The procedure of cartilage piercing is very complicated, so it is not recommended to perform this procedure by yourself. It is advisable to go to an experienced technician who will perform the piercing safely.

Piercing procedure:

The client is seated comfortably on the couch where the piercing procedure will be performed.
The selected piece of jewelry and the area on the ear where the piercing will be performed are treated with antiseptic.
A specific place for the piercing is marked.
The piercer makes the piercing, and inserts the jewelry. The main thing is to make sure that everything was done in a sterile environment, the master worked in gloves and treated the needle before the piercing.
Repeated treatment of the damaged place with antiseptic.

To no unpleasant consequences after the piercing, choose jewelry from a safe material that will not cause allergic reactions.

The painfulness of the procedure

Many people who want to do Helix piercing are concerned about the painfulness of this procedure.

There is no definite answer to this question, because it all depends on the person, what their sensitivity is. The ear area contains a small number of nerve endings, so the procedure is performed without anesthesia. The puncture site is cartilage, so swelling in the puncture area for the first couple of days is completely normal.

It is worth remembering that cartilage is not an earlobe, so it is not possible to enlarge the puncture again, you need to determine the diameter of the jewelry in advance.

How long will it take to heal Helix?

On average, the piercing Helix fully heals from 2 months to a year. The main thing to remember is that if you do not experience painful sensations from touching, it does not indicate the complete healing of the piercing site. In this case, it is better to consult with a specialist to examine the site of the puncture.

There are very few capillaries in the area of the auricle, which is why the recovery will be so long.

Jewelry

For this kind of piercing, labrettes (small rods with a pattern on one edge), various earrings, curved rings and other similar jewelry are ideal. It all depends on the preferences of the client himself. You can buy jewelry in the internet-shop or on special sites.

Care

To accelerate the healing of the wound and minimize the risk of complications, it is necessary to properly care for the puncture site. Recommendations for care:

During the first 1-2 weeks, it is necessary to treat the damaged place with antiseptic 2-3 times a day, while gently twisting the jewelry, so that it does not grow.
Before showering or washing your head, treat the damaged area with a fatty ointment, which will prevent water from getting into the damaged area.
Under no circumstances pull out and do not change the jewelry, such manipulation can damage the wound and increase the healing time. In addition, there is the possibility of getting an infection.
For the first few days, it is recommended to put drops in your ear to prevent blood particles from the puncture wound from getting infected.
Do not touch the puncture site with unwashed hands.
If the puncture site has become hard, wash it with hydrogen peroxide. This will clean dirt and skin particles from the puncture site.

Infections and complications

Piercing Helix, it is an intervention in the body, so various complications can arise. Mostly it happens because of an irresponsible approach to wound care. Swelling, which passes within 2-3 days, is considered normal.

Possible consequences:

If the swelling lasts for more than 3 days, it means that inflammation has started in the puncture site. It is necessary to treat the puncture site with antiseptic and conduct light massage of the affected area. If pus appears, apply aloe. If there is a strong tooth and burning in the puncture area, it is necessary to go to the hospital immediately.
High temperature and fever. These symptoms occur if you delay treating an inflammation that has begun.

The main causes of complications are:

Poor wound care.
Sleeping or lying on the damaged ear for long periods of time.
Manipulation with jewelry until the puncture is completely healed.

Price

The price of the piercing Helix depends on several factors: the prestige of the salon, the qualifications and experience of the master, the cost of the jewelry. The cost of the piercing will cost you 1-1,5 thousand rubles, the purchase of jewelry in the salon will cost around 2 thousand rubles.

There are no difficulties in the procedure of piercing and care for him. The main thing is to consult a doctor immediately if there are complications. Yes, there you can have the jewelry removed if the situation will require it, but health is more expensive.