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May 15, 2014
Reeth C.
So I'm getting a cartilage piercing done but don't know whether I should get it done with a needle or gun?
thanks in advance ladies
May 15, 2014
Paige S.
Gun!
May 15, 2014
Ysaline A.
My friend said needle is less pain than gun!
May 15, 2014
Freya P.
Oh please get it done by a professional with a sterile needle! guns can not be properly cleaned and can shatter your cartilage, which results in a huuuge swelling and infection. talking from personal experience. also, any serious piercer will always use a needle on cartilage.
May 15, 2014
Hannah H.
Needle is safer
May 15, 2014
Jasmine S.
Definitely a needle. Guns are for earlobes only.
May 15, 2014
Shaye M.
Definitely a needle, should never have a piercing done with a gun, it's never as sterile as a needle and when they pierce it with a gun they're actually piercing it with that blunt jewelry which will stunt the healing process and causes the piercing to be more prone to infection.
May 15, 2014
Megan R.
I'm pretty sure you can only use a needle for cartilage
May 15, 2014
Bry R.
No I had my helix done with a gun. I did have some issues with it healing and after if grew over (3 years ago) I still randomly have shape never pain in the spot where it was pierced. FYI don't try to save money and go to Claire's for a cartilage piercing xD but yes go to somewhere like Area 51 that specializes in body piercings. They will use a needle.
May 15, 2014
MalwaresMakeup G.
Needle all the way. people who pierce with guns are not certified. go to a piercing shop they are trained professionals
May 15, 2014
Kelcie A.
Don't use a gun! have a professional use a sterile needle,
May 15, 2014
Rachel M.
Needle is what you are supposed to use for cartilage
May 15, 2014
May D.
I had my cartilage done at claires a few weeks ago and they used a gun, but they were like different plastic guns for every person so they are very clean. I've cleaned it every day I've had no problems. it wasnt very painful either
May 15, 2014
Megan F.
I got mine done with a gun and its completely fine c.
May 15, 2014
Gabby M.
Omgggg NEVER get it done with a gun, no matter what piercing it is. Guns carry a lot of bacteria and will almost definitely infect your piercing. Go to a professional who knows how to use needles! Believe me, people are saying that guns hurt less, but its going to hurt waaayy more when its infected lol :p.
May 16, 2014
Holly S.
Gun! :) some say it's bad for you but I've gotten 7 piercings with a gun one is in the cartilage and it didn't even really hurt and I've never had an infection.
May 16, 2014
Holly S.
Oh and my experience is exactly the same as May's. :)
May 16, 2014
Bry R.
I think it seriously depends on the person. Guns CAN be unsanitary but everywhere I have gone, they cleaned the gun. And my bad experience with my piercing was partly my fault because I didn't clean it everyday. But I do think the chick at Claries shattered my cartilage or damaged a nerve or something.
May 16, 2014
Shaye M.
It really does matter though, guns don't pierce a clean hole because they're using the blunt jewellery to pierce you, that in itself isn't good for a piercing.