2C.1 Facial Piercings: Transverse Or Lateral Earlobe
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This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others.
2C.1 Facial Piercings: Transverse Or Lateral Earlobe
4 to 8 months
The transverse earlobe piercing is placed perpendicular to a standard
earlobe piercing, from edge to edge. This piercing is only appropriate
for large, unattached earlobes.
The transverse piercing can be placed to intersect an enlarged lobe
piercing, making the transverse piercing two piercings which may
reduce healing time.
Initial jewelry: Straight and curved barbells in 14 to 12 gauge and
1/8" longer than the width of the piercing to accommodate swelling. If
a curved barbell or ring is used, the piercing must be curved to match
the jewelry. Most earlobes are not thick enough to support jewelry
larger than 14 or 12 gauge.
Captive bead rings in 14 to 12 gauge. No more than 1/3 of the ring is
through the piercing. A ring which is too small in diameter will often
cause the piercing to migrate or scar.
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