Piercing guide

Ear Piercing in Gelsenkirchen

Your first ear piercing or a second one higher up: Levent pierces your earlobe (lobe). As a rough guide, it heals in around 6–8 weeks.

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Earlobe piercing with a small stud, by Levent

At a glance

Method
Needle or gun – whatever you prefer
Healing
Around 6–8 weeks (rough guide)
Pain
Brief, like a firm pinch
Jewellery
A simple stud with room for swelling

Needle or gun?

Needle or gun – whatever you prefer. Both are quick.

With a needle, the jewellery goes straight into the piercing channel; with a gun, the stud is inserted in a single step.

How ear piercing works

Consultation: position, jewellery, healing.
Marking: you check the spot in the mirror.
Piercing: Sterile, with a needle or a gun. If you are having two piercings, Levent makes sure they are level.
Aftercare info: cleaning and what to avoid.
Check-up: By arrangement, Levent checks at the studio how the jewellery is sitting.

Bright entrance area with a sofa, display cabinets and a wall clock

Initial jewellery for the earlobe

Initial jewellery: a simple stud with room for swelling.
After healing: hoops, drop earrings, heavier earrings.
Material: implant-grade titanium is considered well tolerated; choose nickel-free if you have a nickel allergy.

Ear piercing: healing and aftercare

Rough guide: around 6–8 weeks. Only change the jewellery after that.

What is normal?

At first, redness, slight swelling and crusting. Avoid snagging, pressure from your phone or headphones and wearing heavy earrings too soon.

Aftercare

Wash your hands before touching it.
Soften crusts with the recommended cleaning solution.
Don't twist the jewellery.
Keep hairspray, make-up and perfume away from it.

In detail: piercing aftercare step by step.

See a doctor if redness, swelling or pain get worse after the first few days, the area feels hot, pus comes out or you develop a fever. Do not remove the jewellery yourself.

Ear piercing for children and teenagers

We pierce ears from age 6.
Under 18 with your parents' consent – bring the signed consent form with you.

More under minimum age for tattoos and piercings.

FAQ: Ear piercing

How long does an ear piercing take to heal?

As a rough guide, around 6–8 weeks. Soft tissue with a good blood supply heals faster than cartilage. Keep the initial jewellery in for that long.

Does getting your ears pierced hurt?

It is brief and easy to bear, like a firm pinch. Afterwards the ear may feel warm and throb slightly.

Are ears pierced with a needle or a gun?

Needle or gun – whatever you prefer. With a needle, the jewellery goes straight into the piercing channel; with a gun, the stud is inserted in a single step.