Does a cartilage piercing ever stop hurting?

How long does the pain last? It is normal for your ear to hurt immediately after getting a cartilage piercing, pain that commonly lasts for two weeks to a month. Be careful to not sleep on the side that was pierced: Doing so will cause healing complications and unnecessary discomfort.

What does it mean if my cartilage piercing still hurts?

It is normal for the skin around the piercing to swell, turn red, and be painful to touch for a few days. You may also notice a little bleeding. If the swelling, redness, and bleeding last longer than 2-3 days, contact your doctor. You should keep inspecting the pierced area for at least 3 months.

Should my cartilage piercing still hurt after 2 months?

As it heals. You’ll likely continue to feel some pain for several months, especially when you clean the piercing. Some people report that the pain wakes them up if they accidentally roll onto their side with the piercing while sleeping, especially during the first month or so.

Why do cartilage piercings take so long to heal?

However, after a few weeks, any sign of infection should be gone and you just need to use the proper cartilage piercing-care regime so that it heals well without any problems. The reason why cartilage piercings can take longer to heal than earlobe or tongue piercings is that there are no blood vessels in the cartilage.

What is the healing time for a cartilage piercing?

Complete cartilage piercing healing may take up to 12 months, so it is important to take proper care of the pierced area. If you have developed a cartilage-piercing bump, use the following ways to treat it.

Why wont my cartilage piercing heal?

Cartilage piercings are apparently significantly slower to heal than earlobe piercings because there is no direct blood supply to deliver “healing nutrients.” For this my doctor prescribed two antibacterial treatments: mupirocin ointment (similar to Polysporin) and chlorhexidine rinse. The second problem is benign but ugly and annoying to treat.

How do you treat an infected cartilage piercing?

Saline Cleaning and Warm Water. The best way to take care of a cartilage piercing is by properly cleaning the area.