Nowadays it is possible to get a piercing in almost any part of the body. Ear piercings have been super popular for years, especially the ‘rook’ piercing. It’s a nice addition to your ear party, but many people don’t even know the ‘rook’ piercing exists. You will find this in a place where you would not immediately expect it. In this article we tell you everything you need to know about the ‘rook’ piercing.
What is the rook piercing?
The rook piercing is a piercing that goes through two places in your cartilage and is actually a bit hidden in your ear. It is approximately at the same height as the well-known helix piercing. Piercers place this piercing through a thick piece of cartilage, so expect some pain during the piercing. It’s a bit of an inconvenient place for piercings, because there isn’t much room around the piece of cartilage. But for a good piercer with a lot of experience, making this piercing is a piece of cake. Step one before getting this piercing is to find a good piercer.
What jewelry is allowed in this piercing?
When you have a rook piercing done, the piercer always chooses a curved barbell first. This leaves enough room for any swelling after the piercing. Once your piercing has healed, you can of course choose another piece of jewelry. For example, think of a nice ring. Especially if you have multiple piercings, this is a very nice addition to your ear party.
The healing period
Different piercings have different healing times. Because the piercing goes through thick cartilage, the healing period takes somewhat long. Take into account a healing period of about 6 to 9 months. If it takes a little longer for you, you don’t have to worry. That’s completely normal. If you take good care of your piercing, the chance that the piercing will heal faster is much greater. If you clean the piercings once a day with a special soap or saline solution, your piercing will heal properly and you will have less chance of cartilage bumps or inflammation. During healing it is important that you do not go into the sauna, swimming pools or bath to prevent infections. So having it installed in or around the summer may not be the best idea.
