What Happens When You Get an Ear Cartilage Piercing?

1. Ear bone piercing can lead to infection, and in severe cases, it can cause deformation of the auricle.

2. Ear bone piercing often involves the auricular cartilage, which is more prone to infection, further leading to auricular perichondritis. If not treated promptly, it can result in severe deformation of the auricle. When piercing the ears, it is generally recommended to pierce only the soft tissue of the earlobe, where the risk of infection is relatively smaller.

3. If the auricular cartilage is pierced during ear piercing, and if the pain gradually subsides and heals within 3-5 days, it indicates that the issue is not serious. In cases of secondary infections such as pus formation or bleeding, treatment must be sought as soon as possible. Patients can use medications such as amoxicillin, levofloxacin, and cephalosporins under the guidance of a doctor. Through active treatment, infections can be controlled and serious consequences avoided.

4. During this period, patients should pay attention to local hygiene, maintain a light diet, and avoid spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods such as chili peppers, mustard, hot pot, fried snacks, and fatty meat. They should also ensure adequate rest, avoid staying up late and fatigue, and refrain from smoking and drinking.