Question 1

Q: Do you use numbing cream?

Accepted Answer

A: My piercing process is very quick and designed to be as gentle as possible.

For infants, I do not recommend the use of numbing cream. Instead, I focus on non-medicinal comfort measure -- soothing, swaddling and allowing parents to immediately comfort their baby with love and reassurance after the piercing.

For toddlers (2.5 years and older), numbing cream may be used if prescribed by your pediatrician. If you choose to use it, please apply it 30 minutes prior to your appointment and wipe it off completely before arrival so I can properly assess placement.

My goal is always to create a calm, safe and supportive experience for you and your littles ones.

Question 2

Q: How old does my child need to be?

Accepted Answer

A: I provide ear lobe piercing service to all ages over 3 months.

Question 3

Q: What do you use to pierce the ear?

Accepted Answer

A:  For all my ear lobe piercings, I utilize a hand-pressured device specific to the medical-grade earrings. It is quick, hardly ever causes bleeding and provide the ability for precise placement.

Question 4

Q: Can I bring my own pair of earrings?

Accepted Answer

A: I do not allow outside earrings to be used for initial piercings. I only pierce with medical-grade earrings that are specifically designed for safe, sterile piercing. This ensures the highest standard of hygiene and optimal healing.

Using outside jewelry at the time of piercing can increase the risk of irritation, improper healing or complications -- especially if the material or backing is not appropriate for a fresh piercing.

Once the initial healing period is complete (6-12 weeks), you're welcome to switch to your own earrings. I'm always happy to guide you on safe, high-quality options when the time comes.

Your starter earrings are included in the piercing fee price! You will have the option of implant-grade medical titanium or Medical-grade plastic that's BPA Free.

Question 5

Q: When can I change my child's earrings?

Accepted Answer

Once the initial healing period is complete (6-12 weeks for ear lobes), you're welcome to switch to your own earrings. I'm always happy to guide you on safe, high-quality options when the time comes.

Question 6

Q: How long do I have to wait to re-pierce my ears?

Accepted Answer

A: If you are re-piercing an area that was previously pierced. It is best to wait at least 6-8 weeks to allow the initial piercing to heal and close up properly. For piercings that are older and have fully healed this time frame may take longer.

Once it is time to re-pierce, we will assess your ear for scarred tissue and find appropriate placement to avoid piercing over the same spot.

Question 7

Q: Can you get an infection from piercing your ears?

Accepted Answer

A: A piercing is a puncture to the skin causing a 'wound'. Any form of piercing will always have a risk for infection, scarring, irritation or rejection. I will provide you with aftercare instruction and guidance to care for your piercing to reduce the risks of infection development.

Question 8

Q: What type of earrings do you use?

Accepted Answer

A: I utilize hypoallergenic medical-grade plastic that is BPA free or Implant-grade medical titanium ASTM F-136 earrings. Both of these materials are nickel, cadmium and lead free allowing them to be skin friendly and tarnish free. Your starter earrings are designed to help promote optimal healing.

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