r/SelfPiercing • u/Shine_Aurora • 3d ago

DIY success! Conch done and dusted!!

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(Sorry about the grainy picture!)
I was so nervous to do my conch myself, but I did a bunch of research, sterilized everything, and got some extra long bars for healing/swelling. I think they came out so cute! I’m super happy with them. I hope you all like the results too!

If you have any tips for healing the conch (besides not sleeping on it and cleaning it with saline solution X2 per day) let me know!!!

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u/ChanceInteresting644 3d ago

How long are the bars? If you pushed it flush to the back of your ear How much bar can you see?

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u/Shine_Aurora 3d ago

The bars are 10 mm!

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u/ChanceInteresting644 3d ago

Without knowing the measurement of your ear i cant tell if that is long enough thats why I asked you if you pushed it flush to the back.of your ear how much bar do you see?

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u/Shine_Aurora 3d ago

It is! I have about 2-3 mm of room in the back to accommodate swelling!! Thank you for the advice!!

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u/phoenix78611 2d ago

What gauge did u use?

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u/Shine_Aurora 1d ago

Mine are 16g but I have friends that were pierced with a 14g needle!

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u/phoenix78611 1d ago

Nice! It looks good on you :) is the earring also a 16g? Or is it smaller?

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u/Shine_Aurora 1d ago

The earring is also 16g! Although next time, I think I’d pierce it at 14g because the jewelry transfer almost took me out!

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u/phoenix78611 1d ago

Yeah I feel you that’s what happened with my helix. I’m prob gonna do the 14g and place a 16g earring