The rod in the ear. Photo of industrial, what's the name, how long does it overgrow, where to buy, price

There are so many different designs and sizes of industrial piercing, but the initial procedure usually involves the same simple boom piercing, but with a piercing in two places on the ear.

Throughout history there have clearly been many cultures that have supported more extreme body modifications than industrial piercing, and it is not an exaggeration to suggest that this has been going on for thousands of years, similar to tattoos or even earlier.

One thing is for sure: Even though piercing methods have been improved and health care products improved, industrial piercings still take a very long time to heal and require much more care, so they are not for everyone.

Industrial piercing, also called frame piercing, boils down to two holes in cartilage or tissue connected by a rod. They are usually 2-3 cm apart and connected by one straight barb.

Industrial piercings don't have much profound meaning other than the one you give it through your choice of earring design. Many people just keep using a simple barbell, while others display flowers, crosses, tribal patterns, or reptile patterns such as snakes, lizards, and anything else that has a naturally elongated shape.

What is an industrial ear piercing

Industrial is a type of ear piercing that is done by both men and women. This relatively modern type of piercing spread in the second half of the twentieth century mainly among fans of informal music.

Over time, the eye-catching jewelry left the style framework and dispersed among the rest of the piercing connoisseurs, currently becoming its gaining popularity.

The canonical industrial piercing is a piercing of 2 sections of the ear with a barb between them. It can be straight or have a curve, its ends are complemented by jewelry.

Types of industrial piercings

The rod in the ear can have different placement options. Locations can be conventionally divided into the following, depending on the number and sides of the piercings categories:

Type of piercing	Features
Single	1 piercing rod is used
Multiple	2 or more rods are used
Single	One ear is pierced
Bilateral	Both ears are pierced

The type of industrial piercings largely depends on the jewelry used.

Rods can be any shape, have pendants, different number of endings, their own decorations in the form of figures and other elements, go beyond the limits of the auricle, go through more or fewer piercings and include additional elements from the other types of piercings.

Frequent Questions

► How long does an industrial piercing take to heal?

It takes 7-9 months to fully heal, but soreness goes away in 2-4 weeks (if all care recommendations are followed). ► Does it hurt to pierce an indental?

It depends on your pain threshold, but the indial is comparable to the Helix piercing, although you will have to endure a little longer, because two piercings are performed at once. ► How to pierce the industrial by yourself?

We strongly advise against such experiments. Only a master can determine whether your anatomy is suitable for this piercing, and in case you perform the piercing with unsuitable anatomy, the body will begin to reject the jewelry. Go to a professional for this piercing and then you will get a piercing that is done properly.

Names and types of earrings for industrial piercings

The bar in the ear is also called industrial, this definition means not only the direction of the piercing, but also the jewelry used in it.

Some of the common types of industrial are:

• Straight;
• spiral;
• sliding;
• bent;
• other forms of industrials.

Spiral bar in the ear (industrial)
The wide range of industrial jewelry allows you to choose a product for any ear shape, but these ornaments are not universal. Some of them do not match with certain ear shapes. In this case, wearing them can lead to various complications. To prevent this, the earring should be selected in consultation with a qualified craftsman.

Due to the popularity of industrial piercings, the jewelry market is full of cheap low-quality products that may contain harmful materials. Carelessly chosen jewelry can interfere with the healing of the piercing, cause damage to the nervous system and cause other serious health problems.

Common problems during the healing process

The most common problem is mechanical trauma. Since the industrial is not one puncture, but two, any trauma affects it much more severely. Therefore, during the healing period it is necessary to avoid contact with hair as much as possible, pressure from headgear, as well as to exclude sleeping on the side of the punctures. So that the effects of industrial piercings can be easily prevented, if you experience pain and inflammation, it is best to contact your piercer for a consultation.

Where are the ear piercings

The most common variant of industrial piercing with 1 bar and 2 piercings is usually done on the upper part of the ear. The piercings are opposite each other, with the rod passing between them peeking out from a section of its cartilage close to the upper base of the ear, passing near the upper half of the ear diagonally and exiting from its cartilage point closest to the back of the ear at the middle level of the ear.

The punctures can be made differently and in different numbers depending on the jewelry chosen. Holes for a regular or curved rod may also be pierced in other areas of the ear in consultation with the craftsman.

The main options for placing the rod:

• vertically;
• diagonally;
• parallel;
• at an angle;
• horizontally.

Choice of decorations

Each customer chooses his own jewelry piece to his taste - the range is now huge, you can buy models in different styles in stores. Unique industrial piercings can be made, guided by photos and videos, portfolios of masters.

The bars with salamanders, snakes, stones and chains look beautiful. There are shaped, lace options, real masterpieces. Someone will choose the brutal type of jewelry, with sharp lines, futuristic details. Others will prefer something romantic, with flowers and stars. But many do industrial piercings repeatedly, if the first experience is successful.

Preparation for the piercing

Piercing is recommended to do sober, also exposure to caffeine and similar stimulants is undesirable. These substances and a hangover can increase the discomfort during the piercing, so it is desirable to give up drinking alcohol and stimulants for at least 1 day before the piercing.

It is not unreasonable to stop taking medications such as naproxen, ibuprofen and aspirin, they reduce blood clotting. Various herbs, spices and vitamin E contained in many foods have a similar effect.

The use of the drugs described and the intake of food that promotes blood thinning, it is recommended to interrupt 1-2 weeks before the piercing. Vitamin K supplements and foods available at health food stores can help maintain blood clotting levels.

These foods should not be consumed before the ear piercing industrial procedure

Piercing is recommended to do, being in good physical shape, this will reduce the negative aspects of this procedure as much as possible. Before it you need a good night's sleep, a couple of hours before the piercing, a light snack is allowed.

It will reduce the risk of dizziness and stabilize blood sugar levels, while overeating can cause nausea during piercing. Out of respect for the artist, you should not neglect ear hygiene, and to facilitate his work, you can remove hair with a barrette or cut your hair before piercing.

Ear cartilage piercing industrial - how to do it correctly: description

Piercing - a very serious decision, and the piercing of the cartilage of the ear Industrial - is also painful, long healing process. Therefore, this issue should be taken very seriously and choose a proven, experienced master.

To do this, you should immediately discard the craftsmen who work in a makeshift way, because the real professionals work in sterile areas of the salons, respecting themselves and their clients. Also, look at the master's certificates and his portfolio. When you visit the salon, make sure that the craftsman clearly understands the goal and has sterile items in his work. Ask for an anesthetic if one is required.

Important: guns are not reliable in such matters, as they cannot be fully sterilized, and when beating may go a fraction of a millimeter displacement, but later this will play a negative role. Choose a master who works only with needles.

Before the procedure, you need to prepare yourself:

• Do not consume alcohol, aspirin and other blood thinners;
• If you have any diseases - tell the master and, if necessary, consult a doctor;
• Take your passport and cash (if you are going to pay by card, ask in advance, as most salons are not able to accept cashless payments).

Now about how the process of ear piercing industrial:

• The site of the piercing is disinfected;
• If necessary, the master anesthetizes the place with an injection;
• The place of the holes is marked, a mirror is stretched, and the client once again assesses everything;
• If you do not like the points - the client asks to move, the specialist transposes, if it is realistic;
• Once again, coordination takes place;
• If everything is satisfactory, a needle puncture is made;
• A rod is inserted into the hole and checked additionally with the second hole;
• The second piercing takes place;
• The rod is inserted into the second puncture and closed;
• If there are more punctures, all go in sequence;
• The puncture is disinfected again, and you examine your ear in the mirror.

In this procedure, everything is negotiated "at the shore", because after the puncture nothing can be changed. Therefore, the mirror is given to check the work, but not to make adjustments.

Unusual industrial ear piercing

Algorithm of performance of piercing and installation of the rod in the ear

Doing piercing industrial professionals first examine the ear, and then present the most appropriate option for the piercing. The inexperience of the master may give away the suggestion to make the piercing holes not at once, but at intervals of a week or more.

The barbell is inserted at once for a better adaptation of the ear, in some cases suggesting to replace it with 2 earrings or labret. This reduces the likelihood of complications, but may cause the barbell not to be used in the future due to improper healing of the piercing.

The step-by-step process of performing an industrial piercing:

1. The client is offered a choice of piercing products to fit his or her ear shape.
2. Specialist introduces the person who wants to do piercing with the necessary restrictions for the rapid healing of piercings and conditions for the care of the piercing.
3. Wipes, gloves, needle and earring are sterilized.
4. The client will fill in his/her health history on a questionnaire.
5. Areas of the ear where piercings will be performed are disinfected.
6. The master puts marks on the ear for the piercing.
7. The punctures are made on the basis of the markings made by means of a disinfected needle, and then the rod is immediately guided through them. First it is inserted into the top of the piercing, and then it is inserted through the bottom and fixed.
8. The piercing holes are disinfected with antiseptic and, if desired, a plaster is put on them.

How and why?

It is believed that the piercings of this type were the first to do themselves fans of the musical direction of industrial. It is a young genre, characterized by an electronic sound and the use of a variety of unusual effects. The main theme of the lyrics and spontaneously emerged subculture - post-apocalypse. However, today industrial piercing is often worn by people who have a vague idea of such music, choosing it solely by its appearance as a stylish and unusual body modification. Such piercing looks spectacular, but technically it is performed quite simply. Industrial is two holes in the upper part of the ear, while ear piercing is one of the easiest. But it is important to understand that it is much easier and safer to pierce the soft part (lobe) than the cartilage located above. Accordingly, there are some special rules for the performance of this piercing and peculiarities of care during the period of healing.

Does it hurt to do the piercing

Since the nails of the special piercing gun are not capable of forming the necessary shape holes and may not pass through thick cartilage tissue, the piercing of the Indian is performed through a curved or straight needle, which may be equipped with a catheter.

Opinions about the painfulness of creating piercings in this direction of piercing vary, much depends on the performing the procedure specialist.

The psychological setting of the customer is also important. Despite the fact that the Indianal is performed without anesthesia, according to most clients, the healing process is more painful than the inconveniences associated with the piercing procedure.

How long does it take to heal, what does it feel like in the first days, weeks

Cartilage has a long period of healing, with proper care lasting about 2-3 months. During this time, a channel is formed from the piercing to wear the jewelry, the holes may hurt and secrete lymph or blood. For the first 1-2 weeks, the piercing may also swell.

The initial healing phase takes several weeks. In addition to care, the speed of healing of piercings depends on immunity, general health and individual body characteristics. With improper care and a weakened body, the healing process may take 1 year. Sometimes the body does not accept the piercing product.

In most cases, this is due to the following reasons:

• Lack of proper care;
• the piercing is performed in an unsuitable trajectory for the ear;
• Frequent physical contact of the piercing with clothing and other environmental elements.

Ways to speed up the healing of the piercing:

• Do not sleep lying on a pillow on the healing ear side for 2-3 months after piercing;
• if it is cool outside, wash your headgear once every 3 days;
• keep hair, foreign liquids and hygiene products away from the area of the healing piercing;
• Do not touch the ear piercing area with dirty hands;
• Change the pillowcase every 3 days for a clean and fresh one;
• treat the healing holes with antiseptics and healing agents;
• eat well and take care of your health;
• Do not twist dry piercings in the healing holes (it can be only slightly rotated during processing).

Care for piercings

1. After the piercing procedure, the injured area should be carefully treated. For the first two months, it is not recommended to lie on the side with the pierced ear. It is recommended to change the pillowcase at least twice a week.
2. Long hair should be braided or gathered into a bundle, as it irritates the wound. You should also not wear hats made of coarse wool or other fabrics, which can damage the puncture site.
3. You should be especially careful to protect wounds from dust and dirt. Therefore, the pierced ear can be taped to prevent infection.

Under no circumstances should you:

• touch the wound, take out and put the jewelry back;
• Lubricate puncture sites with creams and ointments, including Bepanten: they form a film on the skin, which interferes with the healing process;
• washing out puncture wounds with alcohol-containing liquids;
• Visiting baths, saunas, taking hot showers. When washing, you should carefully wear a shower cap to protect the pierced ear from getting wet;
• Make warm compresses;
• Go to the beach and sunbathe.

How to take care of the piercing site until it heals

If cool temperatures prevail outside, you should not expose the piercing to hypothermia. Keep piercings warm with hoods, scarves, hats and similar items of clothing that protect the ears from the cold.

A short stay under a warm shower will not harm the piercing, but the first 50 days it should not be steamed. Bathing in public waters in the open air or swimming pools, as well as visits to bathhouses and saunas should be completely excluded for the time of recovery of the ear. Bathing in seawater may even be beneficial, but also has the risk of ear infection.

The boom piercing may release blood and lymph during the initial stage of the piercing's healing. For better healing of the ear and to prevent complications, the piercing holes are treated regularly with the combined regenerating agent Levomecol and the antiseptics Chlorhexidine or Miramistine.

First one of the antiseptics should be used, followed by the application of Levomecol ointment. For example, when using Miramistine, you need to soak it well in absorbent cotton, and then put it to the treated area of the ear, holding it for 30 seconds. Then a new absorbent cotton should be soaked in this product, which is thoroughly wiped over the area around the puncture.

The treated area with Miramistin is smeared with absorbent cotton with a small amount of Levomekol ointment. This remedy should have time to absorb, so it should be applied at least an hour before leaving the house.

Schedule of application of the above preparations:

Remedy	Number of days after piercing	Frequency of application
Miramistin	Days 1-14	Twice a day
Levomecol		Twice a day
Miramistin	Days 15 through 30	Twice a day
Levomecol		Application is discontinued

The bar in the ear in some cases may cause inflammation even after the course of healing. Then it is necessary to continue treatment of the ear with the means described and consult a specialist.

Possible complications

Piercing involves the introduction of an object into the body from the outside, which provides the possibility of penetration of pathogens, even with the observance of disinfection.

In addition to piercing infection, piercings have the following risks:

• Rejection of the jewelry due to frequent physical contact of the healing area of the ear with the environment;
• Damage to the piercing due to careless handling or lying on the healing ear.
• Allergy to certain chemical components of the barb;
• The appearance of keloid scars.

The rod in the ear should not weigh much, otherwise it can deform the cartilage. Some masters recommend using a piece of bioplastic for the time of healing, replacing it with permanent jewelry after a few months.

The product for the piercing should be made of quality non-oxidizing alloys. The process of metal oxidation is unfavorable for the healing of piercings, and its derivatives can remain in the tissues of the auricle.

The best material for piercing is titanium. It does not cause allergies and is also used in implants, while, for example, surgical steel contains a small amount of nickel, which can cause a negative reaction of the body.

In order to prevent the development of complications, in the care of the piercing it is necessary to be guided by the advice of the master and contact him at the first manifestations of the described risks. The healing of piercings should be treated responsibly, because not only the piercing, but also the health of the customer can suffer from complications.

Consequences

Industrial piercing is not only a body decoration, but also a responsible medical procedure. In fact, a foreign object is introduced into the tissues of the body. Therefore, if the rules of care are violated, there can be a number of consequences:

• Infection of the wound in the case if the instruments were poorly treated or care was carried out carelessly. The fact that the wound is infected is indicated by purulent discharge, fever, swelling.
• Allergic reactions to the boom material or a certain disinfectant. Most often allergies occur to brass, but all reactions are individual. Allergies are indicated by redness, itching, burning, swelling, and fever.
• Kelloid scars are a common reaction to piercings. Kelloid scars are denser and larger than normal scars, have a bright color, and gradually grow larger. Sometimes they cause itching and a tightening sensation in the skin.
• Mechanical trauma - most often it is damage to the piercing site due to too thin a rod.

If your ear is slow to heal, swelling, pus, or other unpleasant symptoms occur, you should see your doctor.
Improper care can even cause hearing impairment or loss. Therefore, you should not delay in any way.

How long does it take for a hole in the ear to heal if the earring is removed

The speed of tightening of holes from piercings is determined by the age of the piercing and the individual characteristics of the body. The healing process of piercings recently made begins almost immediately, also the holes less than 1 year old are prone to overgrowth. In most cases, the older the piercing, the longer it takes to heal without jewelry.

Usually six months to a year is sufficient for earring holes to heal. If the ability to regenerate is high, it will only take a few months for the holes to fuse together after prolonged wear of the jewelry. Otherwise, the pinholes may remain for life, and if desired, they can be removed with surgery.

How long does the indwelling heal?

The ear cartilage after an indwelling puncture heals from six weeks to two months. In the first few days there may be a slight swelling of the ear, but this is completely normal. This is how the ear tissues react to mechanical damage - the puncture.

If pus-like discharge or inflammation occurs, which lasts more than two weeks, you should immediately consult a doctor.

During healing, the wound should be treated twice a day with chlorhexidine and levomecol. Under no circumstances should you use alcohol-based compositions - they cause burns. Treatment should only be performed with clean hands and sterile absorbent cotton.

Important! During the healing process, you should not drink alcohol - it slows down the regeneration processes in tissues, and ears heal slower.

The cost of piercing, where is better to do

Piercing industrial is a complex type of piercing, so it is not recommended to do it at home. There are dangerous areas in the ear, damage to which, in addition to the common complications of piercing can lead to serious health problems such as cartilage deformation, hearing loss and facial nerve palsy.

Piercing Industrial should engage in a qualified specialist, in Moscow and St. Petersburg, there are many studios that perform it.

Good reviews have Moscow salons:

• Piercing WiKi;
• Ink Factory;
• Crazy Tattoo;
• WildCat;
• X-Style;
• Stigma.

Well-established St. Petersburg salons with the service of piercing industrial include:

• Scalpelburg;
• Art of Pain;
• West End;
• Special Place;
• DV S

The cost of piercing ranges from 600 to 2500 rubles.

Earring prices

The simplest steel earrings with arrows or balls on the ends can be purchased at prices less than 100 rubles. As they get more expensive, the quality and design of steel products improves, the upper price range of these products is about 1 thousand rubles. The cost of more expensive titanium bars ranges from 1,000 to 4,000 rubles.

In the modern world there are many ways to decorate your body. Ear piercing industrial in its classic version is quite attractive and relatively restrained variant of bodily modification.

The beauty of this type of piercing and the speed of its healing depends not only on the professionalism of the performing piercing specialist, but also on the careful compliance of the customer with the conditions of care for the decoration.

The industrial piercing bar not only looks impressive on its own, it can also be combined with such common earlobe piercings as tragus, chelix, dace and other fashionable types of piercings.

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