Cartilage piercing, gun/needle/different earrings?

Question

SO basically, I understand that when getting most ear piercings you either have the option of a needle, which can only fit bars and rings, or a gun, which fits studs. I really want studs for my cartilage piercing around the side rim of my ear but you can only et studs fitted for the first time with a gun. I don't want to use a gun as apparently using a needle is much safer, more precise and hygienic etc etc. BUT I have a query. 

If I have the piercing done with a needle and therefore have a bar or a ring, when I eventually end up changing the earring if I want to, can I switch it for a stud? 

It's hard to explain, but since I'd rather have it pierced with a needle, but can therefore only have a ring/bar when I want a stud instead, after it's healed or when I can change it, can I swap the ring for a stud, or is this not possible?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I've had both my cartilages done with a gun. At different times I got my right one done in September and my other one done for m birthday in February. Believe me they're both fine and never got infected . You just have to clean them really well. I got them done at piercing pagoda . It doesn't hurt I actually think my earlobes hurt more than my cartilage and that was just a pinch. It literally feels like heat when you get it done. Yes you could change it to a stud if you get it done with a needle . My cousin had hers done with a needle and after like 6 weeks she changed it to a stud . It can't be like some cheap stud or will get infected

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Please don't get it done with a gun, it'll shatter your cartilage. You'll be able to switch to a stud afterwards, easy :)

Cartilage piercing, gun/needle/different earrings?

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