Professional
Nose Piercing
in Westwood, LA
Get your signature nose piercing with elegant jewelry and expert aftercare at LA ADORN, your luxury nose piercing studio in Westwood.
Professional
Cartilage Piercing
in Westwood
A little detail can change the whole look. Find your cartilage piercing style with expert placement and jewelry options at LA ADORN, Westwood.
THE LA ADORN EXPERIENCE
Cartilage Piercing - A Little Edge, A Lot of Style
Some details make a statement without saying a word. A cartilage piercing lets you personalize your ear with placements and jewelry that reflect your style
At LA ADORN, our team helps you explore cartilage ear piercing options, from classic helix placements to distinctive combinations. We consider your ear anatomy, discuss placement, and help you find jewelry that suits your look.
Whether this is your first cartilage piercing or your next addition, our team will guide you through the options and explain the care your new piercing needs. Visit our professional piercing studio in Westwood to explore your options.
FIND YOUR PLACEMENT
Cartilage Piercing - Find Your Signature Look
Different placements create different looks. Explore these popular cartilage piercing styles and speak with your piercer about which options suit your ear anatomy.
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A classic choice along the upper outer ear cartilage. A helix piercing works with a range of jewelry styles, from understated studs to decorative designs.
TISSUE: Upper outer ear cartilage
HEALING: 6–12 months or longer -
Placed where the upper ear cartilage meets the face, a forward helix piercing adds a subtle detail near the front of the ear.
TISSUE: Front upper ear cartilage
HEALING: 6–12 months or longer
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Two helix piercings create a coordinated look along the upper ear. Jewelry can be matched or mixed to suit your personal style.
TISSUE: Upper outer ear cartilage
HEALING: 6–12 months or longer
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Three aligned helix piercings create a more layered look. Spacing and suitability depend on the shape and available space of your ear.
TISSUE: Upper outer ear cartilage
HEALING: 6–12 months or longer
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A tragus piercing sits on the small cartilage area in front of the ear canal. Its compact placement pairs well with minimal jewelry designs.
TISSUE: Tragus cartilage
HEALING: 6–12 months or longer
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Located in the central bowl of the ear, a conch piercing can create a distinctive look with suitable stud or ring jewelry.
TISSUE: Inner ear cartilage
HEALING: 6–12 months or longer
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A daith piercing passes through the innermost fold of cartilage near the ear canal. Its tucked-away placement can complement curved jewelry designs.
TISSUE: Innermost ear cartilage fold
HEALING: 6–12 months or longer
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A flat piercing sits on the flatter cartilage area of the upper ear. It offers space for decorative studs and carefully arranged jewelry combinations.
TISSUE: Flat upper ear cartilage
HEALING: 6–12 months or longer
OUR WORK
Your Cartilage Piercing, Step by Step
Whether it is your first cartilage piercing or another addition to your ear, knowing what to expect can make the appointment feel more comfortable.
Consultation & Placement
We discuss your preferred look and assess your ear anatomy. Your piercer explains suitable placements and answers your questions.
Choose Your Jewelry
Explore available cartilage piercing jewelry and discuss suitable materials, styles, and sizing for a fresh piercing.
The Piercing
After confirming the placement and jewelry, your piercer prepares the area and performs the piercing using appropriate sterile equipment and procedures.
Aftercare Guidance
We explain how to clean your new piercing, reduce irritation, and avoid common healing problems.
Your Cartilage Piercing Healing Timeline
Cartilage piercings take patience. Many need 6–12 months or longer to heal fully. The outside may look settled before the tissue underneath has finished healing.
Important: Seek medical advice if you experience worsening pain, significant swelling, spreading redness, fever, or other signs of infection. Cartilage infections can become serious.
SMALL HABITS, BETTER CARE
Give Your Cartilage Piercing the Right Care
1. Keep It Clean
Clean the piercing as directed by your piercer. Sterile saline wound wash is commonly recommended for routine cleaning.
2. Hands Off
Wash your hands before necessary contact. Avoid twisting, spinning, or playing with the jewelry.
3. Avoid Sleeping on It
Pressure can irritate a healing cartilage piercing. Try sleeping on the opposite side or using a travel pillow to keep pressure off your ear.
4. Keep Headphones in Mind
Avoid headphones or earbuds that press against the piercing. Keep anything touching the area clean.
5. Be Careful With Hair and Products
Hair, styling products, and cosmetics can catch on or irritate a new piercing. Keep the area clear where possible.
6. Don't Rush Jewelry Changes
A piercing can look healed before it is ready for a jewelry change. Ask your piercer to check it first.
GOOD TO KNOW
Your Cartilage Piercing Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know before, during, and after your visit.
Your Ear. Your Style. Your Next Piercing.
From a simple helix to a curated cartilage look, find a placement that feels like you at LA ADORN in Westwood.