Got my cartlidge pierced.

Woohoo! :D Congratulations! :D How do you feel?

I don't have any of my piercings right now (due to a series of unfortunate events :P ). I will be getting my ears, nose, and tongue re done for sure.

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Originally Posted by bckrazy

You are one hot mama! Lawls. ; )

I got my cartilege pierced with a gun YEARS ago... I only regret it, because apparently the gun is way more painful. It tears the cartilege, instead of making a clean hole. It took a few months for me to be able to sleep on my sides comfortably, but I never got an infection.

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Rather, the gun forces the jewelry through the ear. Since jewelry is not sharp enough to pierce anything really. Guns are pretty notorious for harbouring infections. Most of which are made of plastic and cannot be properly cleaned with an autoclave.

Here in Indiana, you cannot legally have your cartlidge pierced at an ear piercing shop. The "piercer" has to have a special license, and around here, I had to go to a tattoo shop to find someone who could do it. He was great, very sterile, and the pain was very quick! I had mine done 4 years ago, and I have never had any problems. I have a friend whose daughter (14) pierced hers ON HER OWN! She just took an earring and forced it through! OW! :eek::eek: I cannot believe she did it! She has had it done for a year or so, and had no problems either. Just keep it clean and I am sure you will be fine.

You may have some pain when you sleep on that ear. No big deal though. My ear would be a little sore and red when I woke up. That went on for about 6 months.

Can't wait to see a picture! :)

*nudge* Where's the picture? :D

I have to get some makeup on to take a pic :D

I haven't had any problems so far, not even sleeping on it.

What?! You need to put make up on to take a picture of your ear?!?!
:p
J/K

Guess you just want to keep us waiting!!
;)