Ear Piercings
Ear piercings are a popular starting point for people exploring body jewelry.
Common options include:
Earlobe piercings
Second and third lobe piercings
Standard helix piercings
Mid helix piercings
Forward helix piercings
Conch piercings
Rook piercings
If you're considering an ear stack, planning the placements together can help you think about spacing and jewelry coordination. Your anatomy will determine which combinations are suitable.
Remember that cartilage piercings generally require a longer healing period than earlobe piercings.
Nose Piercings
Nose piercings offer several style possibilities, including nostril and septum placements.
Before getting your nose pierced, discuss the placement, appropriate initial jewelry, expected swelling, and aftercare. A jewelry style that works well for a healed piercing may not be suitable immediately after the procedure.
Dermal and Body Piercings
Dermal piercings, navel piercings, and nipple piercings require their own assessment and aftercare.
Dermals can be vulnerable to snagging, migration, and rejection. Navel piercings can experience irritation from clothing and movement. Nipple piercings often require a lengthy healing period.
A responsible piercer should explain the risks, assess your anatomy, and decline a placement when it is not appropriate.