Although inner and outer conches are similar in name, they are very different to heal and often require different jewellery.
The inner conch is more protected by the surrounding cartilage folds, and therefore can sustain a much taller and elaborate piece.
Although rings can be worn once fully healed, we recommend waiting a minimum of 12-18 months to ensure it’s comfort and longevity.
Sleeping on the piercing isn’t recommended while healing as it will drastically reduce your success rate, as well as increasing your chance of scarring. Because of this, we will not perform a cartilage piercing on your ear, if you have a piercing healing on the opposite side.
| PAIN | Medium |
|---|---|
| INITIAL HEALING | 6-9 months |
| AGE REQUIREMENT | 16+ |
| TIME BEFORE SLEEPING ON | 12+ months |
| TIME BEFORE HEADPHONES/EARBUD | 12+ months |
| CHANGE TO A RING | 12-18+ months |
| MATURATION | 18+ months |
| JEWELLERY | Low-profile, flat back studs |