by corazon_de_oro » Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:06 am
Any type of cartilage piercing can take a year or more to fully heal. I've had two helix/ear rim piercings for over two years and I still can't really sleep on them and they're really not even totally healed. I think that's mainly because of jewelry that didn't fit correctly, though. Speaking of jewelry, you might want to get a labret stud in there instead of a ring so you'll have less movement. I'd highly recommend labrets made out of bioplast, which is a flexible plastic that's safe for long-term wear.
I'm Lindsay.
I have 1/2" lobes and 11 piercings: left helix x2, both conches, both nostrils, septum, navel, and VCH.
My lobes are small but I know a lot about stretching and how to do it safely, so message me if you have any questions!