Helix piercing

[Brian9600]

Any tips? In particular, is it silly to get it done and then go to a football match a couple of hours later? (eg because of pain/swelling)

It's not going to be that sore and mine didn't really swell. If you're worried you could always just take a couple painkillers but after getting it done it was more a dull throb than actual pain.

Thanks x

Take paracetamol before hand.
Sleep on travel pillow.
Do NOT ever touch or twist it.
Drench in saline solution and Pat dry with folded kitchen roll.

Mine was really a non-event.

If you are going to wear glasses or sunglasses (if the sun ever appears), make sure the piercing is low enough down so it doesn’t get irritated.

Get it pierced with a stud rather than a ring (can swap once it’s healed). Make sure your piercer will downsize the bar a few weeks afterwards (mine didn’t and it took ages to heal properly!)

There's a spray Protolind which is really good.
You'll be fine with painkillers.

ive got a double helix and its never been an issue with either piericing site. definitely get it done with a stud rather than a ring, my pericer advised this is best as it moves around less while its healing. shouldnt be an issue for you to go to a football match after unless you have a really low pain threshold! couple of paracetamol and keep it clean afterwards and you should be absolutely fine

Thanks everyone!

I also am going to get my helix pierced. I heard getting it wet is to be avoided @Brian9600
Now I have just found out I am pregnant and apparently things take longer to heal and risk of infection. anyone been in this boat?!