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Considering getting a snug piercing or just wondering about it? Let's get into this unique piercing.
The snug piercing, also known as an anti-helix piercing, passes through the inner cartilage ridge of the ear near the top of the anti-tragus. This location gives it a distinctive and eye-catching look.
This piercing will hurt and many even consider it one of the most painful cartilage piercings, if not, the most. Why? The piercing goes through the thick and strong cartilage flesh located in the anti-helix area.
Even if you're ready to face this painful piercing, there's still the matter of your ear anatomy. Not everyone's anatomy is suitable for this piercing.
As with any piercing, research is key. Snug piercings require precision due to the thickness of the cartilage, so choose a reputable, experienced and professional piercer. If you're new to piercings, it's advisable to hold off on this one. The snug piercing pain is not for the weak.
The price of this piercing will depend on the piercing shop and the location. You can expect to pay anywhere from $35-$75+ depending on the initial piercing jewelry you choose. Remember that this is a difficult piercing to heal and choosing high quality initial jewelry can help with healing.
Expect a long and difficult healing process. Some piercers may even refuse to do this piercing because of how difficult it is to heal.
If you’re able to get this piercing, your piercer will determine the placement based on your anatomy. Piercers typically use curved barbells, choosing the proper jewelry gauge and length to accommodate swelling. To help with healing, choose high-quality implant-grade titanium jewelry for this challenging piercing.
Snug piercing healing time can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months or even longer to fully heal. Follow your piercer's instructions carefully, usually cleaning the piercing site with a saline spray twice daily.
Since this piercing takes longer to heal, keeping up with your aftercare is important. You want to avoid irritating this delicate piercing during the healing period. Here are some things to keep in mind:
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Once healed, you can style your snug piercing with a variety of jewelry options, including curved barbells, rings, or clickers. Ultimately, the type of jewelry you can wear depends on your anatomy. Talk to your piercer for the best jewelry options for your snug. Remember to ask your piercer what gauge, length or diameter you'll need. It'll make shopping for your jewelry easier.
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Wondering, "How do I change my snug piercing jewelry?" You're not alone. A snug piercing can be one of the trickier ear piercings to change because it passes through thick cartilage and sits in a tight area of the ear.
The good news is that changing your snug jewelry is usually pretty simple once your piercing is fully healed. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to safely remove and replace your snug piercing jewelry while avoiding unnecessary irritation.
Before changing your jewelry, it's important to make sure your snug piercing has completely healed.
If your piercing is still sore, tender, swollen, or producing discharge, wait a little longer before attempting to change the jewelry.
Changing jewelry too early can cause irritation, swelling, and may even delay the healing process.
Before you begin, gather a few basic supplies:
Wash your hands thoroughly and clean your new jewelry before inserting it. Keeping everything clean helps reduce the risk of irritation and contamination.
Most snug piercings are worn with a curved barbell. If your jewelry has threaded ends, follow these steps:
Avoid pulling the jewelry straight out. Following the curve of the piercing channel can help prevent irritation to the cartilage.
If your snug jewelry is threadless, the process is slightly different.
Threadless jewelry relies on tension rather than threads, so the top simply pulls free instead of unscrewing.
Once your old jewelry has been removed, you're ready to insert the new piece.
For threaded jewelry, screw the ball on until it feels secure. Be careful not to overtighten it.
For threadless jewelry, simply push the decorative end into the post until it is firmly seated.
If your new jewelry doesn't slide in easily, stop and reassess the angle.
Never force jewelry through a snug piercing. Cartilage piercings can become irritated quickly, and forcing jewelry may cause:
Take your time and try adjusting the angle. If you're still having trouble, consider visiting a professional piercer for assistance.
If you've been asking yourself, "How do I change my snug piercing jewelry?", the key is patience. Make sure your piercing is fully healed, work with clean hands and jewelry, and follow the natural curve of the piercing during removal and insertion.
Taking your time can help keep your snug piercing comfortable and healthy while making jewelry changes much easier.
This piercing is anatomy dependent. The inner cartilage ridge that gets pierced needs to be solid and well defined. If a person doesn't have the right anatomy, they will not be able to get this piercing. A professional piercer can look at your ear and determine if you have the correct anatomy. Remember, this is one of the most painful piercings that requires good aftercare. If you can't keep up with the aftercare properly, it's better to wait until later to get it.
That’s a quick guide on snug piercings. We hope this was helpful.
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