The flat piercing is a cartilage piercing positioned at the top centre of your ear, in line with the helix piercing (see palm tree below). The recovery period for this one is usually 3-10 months ...

PEXELS / BAZAAR AUSTRALIA An ear piercing chart simply depicts all the different types of piercings you can get — where they’re located, and what they’re called.

Many people begin to get piercings at a young age, starting with simple earlobe piercings. Eventually, though, they may find themselves interested in more unusual ear piercings. Since choosing ...

Those seeking ear-piercing face a painfully small spectrum of options that range from sleepy mall shops to intimidating tattoo parlors. Entrepreneurs Anna Harman and Lisa Bubbers first conceived ...

When ears are pierced with a piercing gun, the earring is placed in the gun, which used a spring-loaded mechanism to force the earring to pierce through the skin.

Ahead, doctors share everything you need to know about infected ear piercings—the causes, treatment options, how to prevent infections, and when it’s time to call your provider.