What are the most painful ear piercings?

Pain is one of the most common fears and deterrents when it comes to getting pierced. Everyone's threshold for pain tolerance is different: some find any amount of pain unbearable, while others actually enjoy the rush of endorphins that a procedure like a piercing can produce.

If you're on the lower pain tolerance side of the spectrum and still want to get pierced, the bad news is that no piercing is guaranteed to be pain-free. Moreover, the use of painkillers and local anesthetics for piercings is prohibited, since painkillers can cause swelling of the skin.

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What can you do about it?

So what can you do if you really want to get pierced, but with the least amount of pain possible? First, make sure you choose a piercer with extensive experience from a reputable piercing parlor. An experienced piercer is more likely to guide you through the piercing quickly, while making sure everything is properly placed for proper healing. The piercers at Pierced in the Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket are highly experienced in making your piercing as painless as possible.

Second, choose your piercing wisely.

While all piercings cause some pain, some are known for being much more painful than others. In addition to pain during the piercing in the first place, you can also take into account the healing time. Most piercings don't hurt much during the healing process, but depending on where they are on your body, they can be uncomfortable during the healing process. Below we have compiled a list of the most painful ear piercings to help you make the best choice for your body.

Most Painful Ear Piercings (in no particular order)

Industrial piercing

It shouldn't surprise me that all of the piercings on our list of the most painful ear piercings are cartilage piercings. Compared to the soft and fleshy lobes of your ears, the harder cartilage patches take much more effort to pierce. This can cause pain or discomfort.

So given that cartilage piercings will be more painful, industrial piercings are the clear winner among the most painful ear piercings.

Industrial piercings are very popular among piercing fanatics. This stylish piercing goes through two pieces of the ear with a long barbell that can be worn as is or even adorned with dangling charms for a more unique and personalized look. However, the two holes required for production are the cause of the potential pain associated with this piercing. Both of these holes pass through the cartilage, making it difficult for those who want to reduce pain as much as possible. However, keep in mind that if done with a caring and experienced hand, the pain should still go away relatively quickly.

Industrial piercing heals from 3 to 9 months. During the healing process, you must be very careful to keep the affected area clean and free from irritating hair products such as hairspray. You may also need to change your sleep habits for comfort.

Conch piercing

Next on our list is the conch piercing. This stylish piercing pierces the inner shell of the ear. This particular part of the ear has much thicker cartilage and a very thin layer of skin. The thicker cartilage can exert a lot of pressure during the puncture, putting it on the more painful end of the scale. However, unlike industrial piercings, conch piercings are done with a single hole, making it much faster overall. Concha piercings also take 3 to 9 months to heal and require regular cleaning using a salt water solution.

Cartlidge Dermal Stamping

Stretched and calibrated piercings are becoming more popular every day. However, stretching is actually only a viable option for piercings done in fleshy areas. While it is possible to stretch a cartilage piercing, it is not recommended. This is where perforation of the cartilaginous skin comes into play.

A skin puncher uses a small instrument traditionally used to take tissue samples for biopsy to punch a larger hole in the outer or inner shell. Needless to say, this will cause more pain than a simple small piercing. However, the results can be quite attractive!

Finding a piercer with skin piercing experience is paramount when deciding to go down this path to minimize pain and ensure the procedure is performed safely and correctly as it is an extremely delicate procedure. The healing time of a dermal bump depends on the placement and size of the bump.

Need an experienced Newmarket piercer who knows what he's doing?

Working with an experienced piercer can make all the difference when it comes to the amount of pain you may be experiencing. If you are in the Newmarket, Ontario area and are concerned about the level of pain associated with various ear piercings, give us a call or stop by today. We would like to help you understand what to expect and help you choose the right option.