With piercings comes pain. Still, it is never enough to keep us away. Luckily, for double ear piercing fans, you might not have to experience too much of it. According to Healthline, ear piercings are the least painful body piercing. The catch is that it depends on where on the ear you want it. Getting a double piercing on the cartilage will be more painful than on the lobe, as the cartilage is thicker skin with more nerve endings.
Ear piercings on the lobe will also heal faster than cartilage ones. Earlobe piercings typically take up to six weeks to heal (via Self). That number doubles to 12 weeks for cartilage piercings and that's just for the surface skin to heal. It takes up to a year for the cartilage canal to fully heal. Take placement into consideration for your double piercing, especially if you're looking to quickly change the starter jewel to your favorite earrings that fit your face shape. Along with the right placement, you'll need to know the proper aftercare.
