It is undeniable that earrings are one of the most fashionable accessories. It is also used in other parts of the body and introduction is termed as body piercing. Among all types of piercing, ear piercing is the most popular one. Sometimes, because of the aesthetics and fashion sense of the young generation, piercing can reach up to the cartilage. Cartilage piercing is different from ear lobe piercing. The latter is punctured in the skin while the previous is holed in the cartilage which is composed of elastic tissues. Because of the toughness of the elastic tissues, it’s hard to pierce in the cartilage area and healing takes time. Also, cartilage piercing infection may occur especially if the procedure was not done in the right and clean way.
