“It’s a fun placement without the commitment of the upper-ear cartilage,” says luxury piercerMaria Tash.
Tash says the root of the trend actually comes from a place of troubleshooting.
So, convinced you’re ready for a trendy high lobe piercing?
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What Is a High-Lobe Piercing?
“Definitely,” states Tash.
“As long as there’s the space, we can make it work.”
The sky is the limit.
High-lobe piercings can work for just about anyone, says Tash.
She elaborates: “Anatomy is the biggest factor here.
Also, consider space in relation to existing piercings.
Some people only have tiny lobes, and it may not be possible.”
“On average, lobe piercings take two to four months to heal,” she tells us.
As far as piercings go, this is a relatively short amount of time.
Dean ofSkin Resource MD.
Other piercing salons may have slightly different pricing, but be wary of anywhere that charges much less.
Aftercare
“Gently cleanse your fresh piercing with a sterile saline during your daily shower.
That’s all that’s needed,” says Tash.
you could pick up saline solution at your local drugstore or on Amazon.
“The most important rule is to not touch!”
“Touching will transmit bacteria to open areas causing an infection.”
He likes Skin Resource.MDTotal Facial Cleansing Gel($14).
After that it can be changed," says Dean.
“Jewelry for high lobes is typically internally threaded or push pin,” says Kuhne.
“For internally threaded pieces the top piece (the stud) screws off.
When in doubt, seek the help of a professional.
