Helix piercing is the perforation of the
upper ear region for the purpose of wearing or inserting a piece of jewelry. The
piercing is made with a tiny gauge excavate piercing needle. At times, two
helix piercings bear the same jewelry piece, which is generally a barbell, is
called an industrial piercing.
Helix Piercing process
A needle is forced through the cartilage,
and it is kept in till the jewelry is added. The process can be painful, but it
depends on a person’s individual's pain threshold. There may be a little
bleeding during the process.
Helix piercing can also be done with a
piercing gun, but it is not recommended as this may drive a sudden shock to the
ear. This process can also disfigure or cause permanent damage to the ear and
cause severe infection. If Helix Piercing is done through a piercing gun, then
the healing process might take up to 6 – 8 weeks.
Helix piercing Aftercare
Like all piercings, it is recommended not
to touch the helix piercing region. The pierced region must not come in contact
with beauty sprays, makeup or other body fluids. If the area is touched with
untouched hands, it may infect the region. One must avoid twisting the jewelry
in the pierced region as it may cause damage to the place and prolong the
healing process. It also carries the risk of migration and rejection.
The pierced region can be cleaned by just
allowing light warm water to clean over the jewelry. One can also spray sterile
saline on the pierced area. Irritated or sore piercing can also be soaked with
warm saline.
Antimicrobial soaps that carry triclosan or
chloroxylenol can be extremely irritating, and it is not suggested for routine
use. However, this is tremendously helpful if the helix piercing comes in
contact with a dirty environment.
Localized swelling after the piercing
process is extremely normal as is the secernment of lymphatic fluid that tends
to be pale yellow or transparent in appearance, but it is not an infection
sign. The fluid often forms around the piercing’s exit holes and builds a
crusty substance that can easily be removed during the cleaning process. It is recommended
not to pick the crust as this infixes bacteria to the pierced region and
infects the place.
Helix Piercing Healing
Helix Piercing takes around 6 weeks to
heal, but the recovery process can be faster than that. The healing time also
depends on the way one takes care of the perforation. If the region is properly
cleaned and injuries are avoided, then the region might get healed within 5
weeks. Piercing swelling takes around 1 – 2 weeks to fade.
