Q: I am super interested in getting a rook piercing. But I have never had a cartilage piercing before and am worried about the risks. - Ilah
A: There is no specific risk associated with cartilage piercings, so long as you go to a reputable piercer, have the proper anatomy for the piercing you want, and get piercing-appropriate jewelry. The downside of a rook piercing is mainly that it takes longer to heal than many other piercings. Make sure you don’t sleep on it and that you sanitize your phone or ear buds regularly to avoid contaminating it with any bacteria. Best of luck!
Q: The nose bone had a hard time pushing it through due to the ball at the end. Would the L shape be better? I started with gauge 16 but when it fell out... I didn’t know so the hole was getting smaller overnight, so I put a pierced earring in and had no problem, I didn't want it to close up for the second time. So now I have to go earring gauge size 18...20... 22......I couldn't get the 16 gauge bone in. I cannot keep wearing an earring in my nose, it’s hard to put the back on inside my nose with tweezer but I have been. I have credit with you but I'm wondering if the L is more like an earring without the ball end? - Dawn
A: The issue you experienced with your nose bone is not an uncommon one, as the ball at the end of the post keeps the jewelry in place but is bigger than the post itself. The piercing fistula can shrink to the size of the post, making the nose bone extremely difficult to remove. Your best bet is to go see your piercer and have them fit you with a labret stud or straight barbell of the appropriate gauge and length for your nose. This way you have jewelry that specifically fits your face and your piercing, and no worrying about sticking tweezers up your nose. You also won’t have to worry too much about either one falling out, so long as the ends are on tightly. Best of all, they are quite comfortable against your septum and will not scratch that delicate tissue the way an earring post will. Happy piercing!
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