Do you pierce with a gun or a needle?

Neither. The piercing is done with a gentle, hand pressured device. The hand pressure device does not use a spring to push the earring through and needle piercings can be scary.

How long does it take to heal?

It takes about 6 weeks for a lobe piercing to heal and 12 weeks for a cartilage piercing to heal.

How long do I have to wait to go swimming?

You need wait at least 24 hours before swimming in a chlorinated pool. You should wait at least 2 weeks before swimming in rivers, lakes or ponds. Piercings need to be cleaned immediately after swimming to reduce the risk of infection.

Can I provide my own earrings for the appointment?

No, the earrings used are sterile, hypoallergenic, and nickel free. Additionally they come with special backs that promote healing and reduce complications.

What ages can you pierce?

Infants - Adults. As long as the infant has received their first TDAP shot then their ears can be pierced.

Will it hurt?

It will hurt a little, but numbing cream can be applied before the piercing to reduce the pain if the person being pierced is at least 6 months old.

What kind of jewelry do you use?

Current piercing options include titanium, yellow or white gold earrings. All earrings are hypoallergenic and nickel free. They meet the world’s highest regulation of nickel release regulations (European Union Nickel Release Directive No. 1907/2006, REACH Annex XVII). Additionally, the jewelry is regularly tested for nickel by The Piercing Nurse using a Nickel Alert Test® kit.