Conch Piercings

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By James J. Jones

Conch Piercing�are located within the hollow space of your ear; it is known as conch piercing due to the resemblance it has to the conch shell. Literally pierced right through the biggest market of your ear, this isn't�the most popular piercing�(so far as numbers go), but people who have�conch piercing�(and other bod mod enthusiasts) absolutely love them!

Conch Piercing�go through the thick cartilage located directly in the center of your ear. Since there is a copious amount of surrounding tissue, migration or rejection risks are nonexistent. Should you be looking to begin your first foray into�body piercing�(outside of traditional ear lobes), this can be a great piercing to begin with!

Experienced and reputable piercers will not have difficulty in piercing your conch. Unlike some other ear or body piercings, there aren't any strange angles, bends, or�specific equipment�that must be used. The piercing is a straight shot using a simple, basic, sterile piercing needle. The Conch is among the easiest places to�get pierced.

Once both you and your piercer agree that a Conch is best for you,�your piercer�will recommend the best jewelry - it usually is a captive bead ring for the initial piercing. And just to forewarn you, the gauge (that is, the thickness) of the jewelry might seem to be rather large. Don't be alarmed! These piercings call for jewelry of a larger girth, and it won't hurt anymore than if it was pierced with a smaller gauge. Once your piercing has healed (it will take about a year to be fully and completely healed) you can replace it with an array of affordable and fun jewelry. The first three to six months are�very crucial�in the healing process, so take good care of your ear!

Your piercer will mark your ear with a marker to denote where they think it will look best on you; after you have confirmed or rearranged the position, your piercing will happen. Clamps are usually used (all they do is secure the area from moving), and�a straight piercing�needle will push through on your exhale. It's a very fast procedure, and your jewelry will slide in your new hole. Once your piercer has finished securing the piercing, your ear might feel a little hot and your heart may be thumping rapidly, but that is just the adrenaline and endorphin kicking in. Enjoy it while it lasts - many people live for that thrilling feeling! The actual pain ranges from individual to individual, but most don't feel any pain. Like so many piercings, this one looks more painful than it is, so�don't be nervous!

You will get several piercing in your Conch, and then it's called a Conch Orbital. Basically, an Orbital is two separate piercings joined together by one piece of jewelry (please see my orbital article for more information). You may also get the Conches in both ears pierced but I would suggest staggering these�two piercings�in order to ease the healing process. For example, for about 3 months after your piercings, you really shouldn't sleep on the ear with a pierced Conch; getting both Conches pierced simultaneously may therefore interfere with your sleeping patterns and may lead to prolong healing in both ears. Discuss with your piercer if a conch orbital is best for you - if you feel you might want one later on, alert your piercer in order to give you a piercing in�the right location.

The aftercare for the Conch is very easy - along with this being an�easy piercing�to get, it's not hard to look after, and it's not hard to find jewelry for it! Soaking your ear in warm salt water (properly called a saline solution) is among the best ways to assist your new piercing. The next best move to make is NOT TOUCH your new piercing! It's very hard to do - it's a new addition to your body so you will doubtless want to play with it - but don't touch it! Human hands are covered in germs and bacteria and fidgeting with your�new vulnerable piercing�can result in infection. Only touch it when you're cleaning it, and be sure your hands are clean first! Other simple tips to avoid an infection include not putting your cell phone on that ear, don't sleep on it, don't use headphones that go into your ear canal, and continue to keep long hair away from it (it can wrap around the back) during the healing time (once it's healed, no big deal if your hair touches it).

Looking after your Conch is very easy, it just takes routine cleaning, abstaining from touching it, and�common sense! Your piercer provides you with a complete rundown, so pay attention. Should any problems arise, return to your piercer and they will be able to offer you more advice or solutions. Enjoy your conch, and get ready to be the envy of many!

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