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Detailed Information on Process, Pain Scale, and Best Earrings.
Lobe
Process: The most popular and easiest piercing to heal. Suitable for all ages, including young children and babies.
Pain Scale: 3/10 — significantly lower than other piercings.
Best Earrings: Hoops, bars, or any design that matches your personal style. Always choose high-quality metals to avoid infection or irritation. Inform your piercer of any metal allergies.
Cost: Complimentary with any L&B earring.
Important Note: Even though lobes heal quickly, maintain regular cleaning twice daily with recommended aftercare lotion.
Upper Lobe
Process: Similar to the standard lobe, healing is typically quick and straightforward, taking around 4–6 weeks.
Pain Scale: 4/10 — slightly more sensitive than the standard lobe.
Best Earrings: Small studs or hoops that complement other piercings in your ear. Quality metals are crucial to prevent irritation.
Cost: Complimentary with any L&B earring.
Important Note: Clean regularly and avoid unnecessary handling to ensure proper healing
Tragus
Process: Healing takes 6–12 months due to cartilage thickness. Despite its thick appearance, the tragus has minimal nerve endings, causing more pressure than sharp pain.
Pain Scale: 5/10 — pressure more than actual pain, with mild swelling afterward.
Best Earrings: Smaller, dainty earrings initially; studs, mini hoops (6–8mm), crescents, bars, or trendy designs such as studs with dangling chains. The "snake bite" tragus (double piercing) is a stylish choice.
Cost: Complimentary with any L&B piercing earring.
Important Note: Avoid earphones during healing to prevent irritation or infection. Rarely, the body might reject the piercing due to the tragus’s small surface area.
Helix
Process: Individual healing of 6–12 months. Complete healing internally takes longer than external appearance suggests.
Pain Scale: 5/10 — similar to an upper lobe piercing.
Best Earrings: Studs recommended initially for easier healing. Hoops or bars available post-healing, carefully selected based on ear anatomy.
Cost: Complimentary with a purchase of any L&B earring.
Important Note: Always keep an earring in; cartilage piercings can close overnight. Listen to your piercer’s advice regarding suitable jewellery.
Forward Helix
Process: Delicate area with healing lasting 6–12 months. Even if the outside looks healed, the cartilage inside needs more time.
Pain Scale: 6/10
Best Earrings: Studs for initial piercings, especially double or triple forward helix piercings. Post-healing, smaller hoops or curated stacks are popular. Consult with your piercer for the best personalized look.
Cost: Complimentary piercing with a purchase of any Lark & Berry earring.
Important Note: Patience is crucial. Wait until fully healed before changing or downsizing jewellery.
Conch
Process: Healing usually takes between 6–12 months, with internal healing requiring careful attention.
Pain Scale: 6/10 — moderate pain, typically described as brief but sharp.
Best Earrings: Flat-back studs, hoops, or custom-designed earrings post-healing. Start with comfortable, low-profile studs for initial healing.
Cost: Complimentary piercing with a purchase of any L&B earring.
Important Note: Ensure thorough aftercare, and consider sleeping on the opposite side to avoid irritation.
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