These are two records of the same size. When ordering an earring, check whether the given value is a gauge (e.g. 16 G) or millimeters (e.g. 1.2 mm) - confusion between them is the most common reason for ordering the wrong size.

• Earlobe: 6–8 weeks
• Cartilage (helix, tragus, conch, daith, rook): 6–12 months

Use earrings for fresh cartilage piercings 2 mm longer than those given in the table. After 4-8 weeks, when the swelling subsides, downsize to the target size.

• Nostril (nostril): 2–4 months
• Septum: 2–3 months initially, 6–8 months until complete healing
• Eyebrow: 6–8 weeks
• Bridge: 8–12 weeks

Material: the nasal mucosa is constantly moist, which accelerates the release of metals from the melt. Use only implant titanium for fresh piercings.

The tongue swells significantly after piercing, so the initial length of the earring is 16-18 mm. After 2-3 weeks you have to shorten it to 14 mm - too long a barbell damages tooth enamel and gums. This step cannot be skipped.

• Healing time: 6–12 months, one of the longest healing piercings
• Initially a banana length 10–12 mm
• Do not change jewelry for a minimum 6 months
• Avoid tight clothing that puts pressure on the piercing while it is healing

Absolutely: only implantation titanium or gold of 585 or higher quality. The healing time of most intimate piercings is 4-8 weeks - they usually heal faster than external piercings.

• Earlobe: 6–8 weeks
• Ear cartilage: minimum 3 months, safer 6-12
• Lips and nose: 2–4 months
• Language: 4–6 weeks, but downsizing after 2–3 weeks
• Navel: minimum 6 months, preferably a year

Principle: the first change of jewelry should be performed by a piercer who will assess the healing status.

Downsizing is the shortening of the earring after the swelling subsides, usually 4-8 weeks after the piercing. Too long an earring catches on clothes and hair, moves in the canal, which prolongs healing and increases the risk of irritation and granulation tissue.

Example: the fresh tragus gets an 8 mm earring. After 6 weeks, when the swelling subsides, you shorten it to 6 mm.

Too short: it presses into the skin, the decoration sinks into the canal, it is difficult to unscrew it, pain and redness occur.

Too long: it sticks out noticeably, gets caught in clothes and hair, and moves freely in the canal.

Appropriate: protrudes about 1 mm on each side - it does not press the tissue, but it does not move freely either.

Yes, but carefully and only a fully healed canal:

• increase the size by a maximum of 0.5–1 mm at a time
• wait a minimum of 4-6 weeks between steps
• use only implant titanium
• never force - pain means the size is too big
• moisturize the tissue with jojoba oil or vitamin E

Note: above 10 mm, the process may be irreversible - the canal will not shrink on its own.

• Implantation titanium compliant with EN ISO 5832-3 or ASTM F136 - does not contain nickel in the alloy composition
• 585 or 750 gold - safe, but much more expensive
• Niobium - less frequently available, with properties similar to titanium

The following are not suitable for fresh piercings: 316L steel (contains nickel - good only after healing), silver (oxidizes), acrylic and plastic, as well as everything coated, because the coating wears off.

In earrings with internal thread the thread is hidden in the rod and the decoration screws in from the inside. The surface passing through the channel remains smooth.

In earrings with external thread the thread is located on the surface of the rod and scratches the tissue every time it is applied. They are not suitable for fresh piercings.

The sizes in the tables are indicative - each person has a different anatomy. The correct selection is essential for quick healing and comfort of wearing.