Goode suggests waiting until at least age 10 for a second earlobe piercing; 13 for a cartilage piercing; age 14 for nostrils, lips and navels; age 15 for a tragus; and 17 or 18 for an industrial piercing. These piercings are “a bit more intense on the pain scale,” she says, and they take longer to heal.
Minors – Piercing
If you are under 18 the parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor for the entire procedure. A government issued photo ID will be needed from both the minor and the parent or legal guardian.
In order for a minor to get a piercing, they must have proper parental consent. This means that a parent must be present and must bring a copy of the minor's birth certificate and photo ID for both themselves and the minor. They will also have to fill out and sign paperwork in the shop.
The amount your second ear piercing will hurt depends on your pain threshold as well as the position of your piercing. If your first piercing was in the lobe, you can expect a similar sensation for a second lobe piercing, or slightly more discomfort for a cartilage piercing.
You're never too old for multiple ear piercings…
Goode suggests waiting until at least age 10 for a second earlobe piercing; 13 for a cartilage piercing; age 14 for nostrils, lips and navels; age 15 for a tragus; and 17 or 18 for an industrial piercing. These piercings are “a bit more intense on the pain scale,” she says, and they take longer to heal.
Second ear piercings can offer a cool and edgy look, or provide a balanced look to your image, they give you more options and they get noticed. But they can take longer to heal, they may close up quicker and can of course be painful.
What are the names of second and third ear piercings? First, second and third earlobe piercings are considered standard lobe piercings. These can be referred to simply as your seconds or your thirds.
Because the cartilage is thinner on the upper ear, helix piercings tend to be the least painful cartilage piercing. They measure around a 4-5/10 on the pain scale and take around 3-6 months to fully heal.
Bellybutton (Navel)
For ages 16 and up. Bellybutton or Navel piercings are the first in what we like to call a big kid piercing. These piercings take even more care than a cartilage piercing with longer heal times but are a must have for the trendy teen.
Cartilage (including nostril) and septum piercings are performed on qualified minors aged 13+. Navel, eyebrow, bridge, and industrial piercings are performed on qualified minors aged 16+. In order to pierce a minor we will need their ID, showing their photo and name, as well as that of the adult signing for them.
minors. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian and must provide identification and proof of age and relationship to the guardian in order to be pierced or have jewelry inserted into a piercing.
Mouth and nose piercings are particularly prone to problems since these areas are breeding grounds for all kinds of bacteria. Make sure your teen is aware that she could get an infection even if she has her piercing done in a reputable place.
Other piercings: if you're under 18, you must get your parent's permission before you get a piercing anywhere other than your ears. BUT if you want a piercing in a private place (like your genitals or nipples), you have to wait till you're 18 even if you have parent's permission.
Angel bite piercings are double piercings that sit symmetrically above the upper lip. The name doesn't seem to have a traceable origin, but they're referred to by a number of other titles, including anti-bites and Madonna Monroe piercings.
Proponents of using a daith piercing as an anxiety treatment say that the piercing continuously stimulates an acupuncture pressure point that practitioners have linked to anxiety and mood.
Clutch, friction or butterfly backs are discs with curled-up tabs that oppose one another, acting as springs that pinch the ear post. The post has notches on it that function as stops so the clutch backs can hold the earring in place.
Piercing guns can cause significant tissue damage.
Piercings must therefore be accomplished by using excessive pressure over a larger surface area in order to force the metal shaft through the skin. The effect on the body is more like a crush injury than a piercing and causes similar tissue damage.
Nose. Nose piercings are notoriously hard healers, as they are a very sensitive area due to the nerves that run though. They take at least 12 weeks before being able to be changed, and even then, may need more time.
Surface piercings are the most likely type of piercing to reject because they are placed just underneath the skin so can easily be pushed out by the body.
Pain Scale: 5 on a scale of 1-10. The pain scale is 100% subjective and based on clients' feedback. Nostril piercings are said to be a bit more painful than lip or ear lobe piercings, but not as painful as septum piercings. Aftercare: Keep the area clean to avoid infection.
Most people generally prefer to wear either little studs or small hoops in their second piercings. Initially, wearing small earrings helps your body to heal after piercing. After that, you create an attractive illusion with more oversized statement earrings you wear in your first hole.
You can expect double piercings to heal in about six to eight weeks. Be sure not to mess with the piercing or try to change out the jewelry before the healing time is up; otherwise, you may end up irritating the piercing, which could potentially lead to an infection.
Most piercers do not recommend getting more than four piercings in one sitting. Even then, depending on the piercing placement, they might suggest that you stagger your piercing appointments.