So, You're Thinking about
Getting Your Cartilage
Pierced?
As with any body
modification procedure, there
is a lot of thought that needs
to go into your decision. Will
it hurt? How long will it take
to heal? Where do I get it
done? These are just a few of
the many questions you
might have.
In the following paragraphs I
will answer some of these
most frequently asked
questions, go over the pros
and cons, and offer some
helpful hints on caring for
cartilage piercings.
What Is a Cartilage
Piercing?
The cartilage (which is harder
than flesh but softer than
bone) in your ears or nose
can be pierced. Each spot has
its own name.
Ear Piercings
There's a lot of cartilage in
the ear. The soft fleshy lobes
at the lowest part of your ear
are pretty much the only parts
of the ear that don't have it. It
isn't uncommon to see