Piercing guide › Ear piercings › Forward helix
The forward helix sits on the front part of the rim of the ear, above the tragus, where the ear meets the face.
The spot is narrow. That's why I measure particularly precisely, mark, and only pierce after your confirmation, with a needle.
As initial jewellery I use a short flat-back bar made of Bioplast or titanium to ASTM F136. Two or three one above the other are possible.
The front rim is narrow in many people. If there isn't enough room for a stable channel, I say so openly.
Cartilage has hardly any blood supply. That's why every cartilage piercing heals much more slowly than the earlobe, even if it looks calm from the outside earlier.
How to care for the piercing in each phase is explained in detail on the Care and aftercare page. The short version: sterile saline solution, don't twist, don't fiddle with it, be patient.
When to see a doctor immediately
An inflammation of the cartilage is serious and can permanently deform the ear. Don't wait.
Pain and healing time are guide values, averaged from information given by piercing and tattoo studios. Where the figures come from. Everyone feels and heals differently.
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