The Art of Adornment. LA MARKA PIERCINGS.

Placed through the soft, fleshy bottom part of your ear.

• Initial healing: 6-8 weeks
• Minimal swelling: 3-5 days
• Ready for jewelry change: 8-10 weeks
• Complete tissue maturation: 3-4 months

Aftercare is straightforward, requiring gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period.

A classic cartilage piercing placed through the upper rim of your ear.

• Initial healing: 3-6 months
• Complete healing: 6-12 months
• Initial swelling: 1-2 weeks
• First downsize: 4-6 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare is more intensive, requiring gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Extra care should be taken to avoid sleeping on the pierced side and keep hair products away from the area.

A distinctive piercing placed through the forward-facing cartilage at the top of your ear.

• Initial healing: 3-6 months
• Complete healing: 6-12 months
• Initial swelling: 1-2 weeks
• First downsize: 4-6 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Special attention should be taken to avoid snagging on masks, glasses, or hair.

A piercing placed through the firm upper framework of your ear.

• Initial healing: 3-6 months
• Complete healing: 6-12 months
• Initial swelling: 1-2 weeks
• First downsize: 4-6 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. These piercings require extra patience and consistent care throughout the healing process.

Located in the flat, smooth area of your upper ear cartilage between the helix and forward helix.

• Initial healing: 3-6 months
• Complete healing: 6-12 months
• Initial swelling: 1-2 weeks
• First downsize: 4-6 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Special attention should be taken to avoid sleeping on the pierced side and prevent irritation from hats or headphones.

A unique piercing through the small cartilage projection at the entrance of your ear canal.

• Initial healing: 3-6 months
• Complete healing: 6-12 months
• Initial swelling: 1-2 weeks
• First downsize: 4-6 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Special consideration should be given when using earphones, talking on the phone, or sleeping.

A piercing through the prominent cartilage fold above your ear canal.

• Initial healing: 4-6 months
• Complete healing: 8-12 months
• Initial swelling: 2-3 weeks
• First downsize: 6-8 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 4 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. The rook typically experiences more swelling and requires extra patience during the healing process.

A unique piercing through the innermost cartilage fold of your ear.

• Initial healing: 4-6 months
• Complete healing: 8-12 months
• Initial swelling: 2-3 weeks
• First downsize: 6-8 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 4 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. The daith piercing requires extra attention to ensure thorough cleaning while being mindful of water retention after showering.

A piercing through the inner cartilage ridge of your ear, between the anti-helix and outer helix.

• Initial healing: 4-6 months
• Complete healing: 8-12 months
• Initial swelling: 2-3 weeks
• First downsize: 6-8 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 4 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. The snug piercing requires extra patience and dedicated care throughout the healing process due to high movement.

A piercing through the deep center portion of your ear cartilage.

• Initial healing: 3-6 months
• Complete healing: 6-12 months
• Initial swelling: 1-2 weeks
• First downsize: 4-6 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Special attention should be taken to avoid sleeping on the pierced side and using over-ear headphones during the healing process.

A piercing through the small cartilage opposite your tragus, above the earlobe.

• Initial healing: 4-6 months
• Complete healing: 8-12 months
• Initial swelling: 2-3 weeks
• First downsize: 6-8 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 4 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. The anti tragus requires dedicated care and patience throughout the healing process.

A double piercing that connects two points of your upper ear cartilage with a single barbell.

• Initial healing: 4-6 months
• Complete healing: 9-12 months
• Initial swelling: 2-3 weeks
• First downsize: 8-10 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 6 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. The industrial requires special care taken to avoid snagging or pressure from glasses, masks, or sleeping.

Two piercings connected by a single ring, typically placed in the helix or lobe.

• Initial healing: 2-3 months (lobe) / 4-6 months (cartilage)
• Complete healing: 3-4 months (lobe) / 6-12 months (cartilage)
• Initial swelling: 1 week (lobe) / 2-3 weeks (cartilage)
• First downsize: 4-6 weeks (lobe) / 6-8 weeks (cartilage)
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months (lobe) / 4-6 months (cartilage)

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Due to its dual-piercing nature, extra attention should be taken to avoid snagging or pressure during the healing process.

A classic piercing through the side of your nose.

• Initial healing: 2-3 months
• Complete healing: 4-6 months
• Initial swelling: 3-5 days
• First downsize: 6-8 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare is straightforward, with gentle cleansing using sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Special care should be taken when using facial products, wearing masks, or applying makeup to avoid irritation or infection.

A piercing through the soft tissue beneath your nasal septum.

• Initial healing: 2-3 months
• Complete healing: 4-6 months
• Initial swelling: 3-5 days
• First downsize: 6-8 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare is straightforward, requiring gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. This piercing typically heals well with minimal complications when properly placed and maintained.

A horizontal surface piercing through the soft tissue between your eyes.

• Initial healing: 2-3 months
• Complete healing: 4-6 months
• Initial swelling: 5-7 days
• First downsize: 4-6 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Special attention should be taken to avoid contact with glasses, facial products, and makeup during the healing process.

A surface piercing through the skin above your eyebrow.

• Initial healing: 2-3 months
• Complete healing: 4-6 months
• Initial swelling: 5-7 days
• First downsize: 4-6 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: After 3 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Due to its location, special care should be taken when applying facial products, makeup, or skincare, and attention should be given to avoid snagging on clothing or towels.

A piercing through the soft tissue of your cheek.

• Initial healing: 2-3 months
• Complete healing: 6-12 months
• Initial swelling: 1-2 weeks
• First downsize: 4-6 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare requires dedicated attention due to its oral nature, requiring gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Longer bars are first inserted and should be downsized by your piercer once swelling subsides to ensure proper healing and comfort.

A piercing through the tissue of your lip, either centered or off to the side.

• Initial healing: 2-3 months
• Complete healing: 3-4 months
• Initial swelling: 5-7 days
• First downsize: 4-6 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare requires extra attention due to oral location, requiring gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Special care should be taken while eating, drinking, and maintaining oral hygiene, with alcohol-free mouthwash rinses after meals recommended during healing.

A piercing placed above the upper lip to recreate Marilyn Monroe's iconic beauty mark.

• Initial healing: 2-3 months
• Complete healing: 3-4 months
• Initial swelling: 5-7 days
• First downsize: 4-6 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare requires gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Special care should be taken while applying makeup, skincare products, and maintaining oral hygiene, as this piercing has both external and internal aspects to consider.

A piercing through the center of your tongue.

• Initial healing: 3-4 weeks
• Complete healing: 6-8 weeks
• Initial swelling: 7-10 days
• First downsize: 2 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 6 weeks minimum

Aftercare requires dedicated oral hygiene, requiring gentle cleansing with sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily and alcohol-free mouthwash rinses after eating during the healing period. Due to initial swelling, a longer barbell is first inserted and should be downsized by your piercer once swelling subsides to prevent dental damage.

A piercing placed horizontally through the base of the nipple.

• Initial healing: 3-4 months
• Complete healing: 9-12 months
• Initial swelling: 1-2 weeks
• First downsize: 8-10 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 4 months minimum

Aftercare is straightforward, with gentle cleansing using sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Special care should be taken with clothing choices, avoiding loofahs or washcloths, and being mindful during physical activities.

A piercing typically placed through the upper rim of your navel.

• Initial healing: 3-4 months
• Complete healing: 6-12 months
• Initial swelling: 1-2 weeks
• First downsize: 6-8 weeks
• Ready for jewelry change: 3 months minimum

Aftercare requires consistent attention, with gentle cleansing using sterile saline solution 2-3 times daily during the healing period. Special consideration should be given to clothing choices, physical activities, and swimming, while being mindful to avoid high-waisted garments during initial healing.