fatty lobe. Less blood flow means the wound heals more slowly, making it more prone to infection. Additionally, Friedler says helix and other cartilage piercings come with a higher risk of keloids ...

Okay, we've already covered that standard lobe piercings are the least painful of the bunch. Helix and tragus piercings are the next step up on the pain scale going through thin cartilage.

Cost: £25-45. Pain Threshold: 6/10. An auricle piercing is made on the outer part of the ear, usually halfway up, between the ear lobe and the helix. As it is a cartilage piercing, expect a ...

Midlife crisis? Or just wanting more bling? Nicea says whatever it was she had been dying to get a 3rd ear piercing! Where ...

There are helix, daith, conch, and standard lobe piercings, for starters, but one that really makes an impact is an ...

What is a rook piercing? Since a rook piercing is more involved compared to your typical lobe or helix piercing, there are some key facts you should know before getting the procedure. How to care ...