Geanes Aesthetic Spa- piercings, cartilage piercing, belly piercing Menifee

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Ear piercings offer a diverse range of style and personal expression, with options such as belly piercing, helix, tragus, daith, and cartilage piercings allowing individuals to adorn their ears in unique and fashionable ways. Beyond aesthetics, many ear piercings can potentially contribute to increased confidence and self-expression, providing individuals with a tangible and customizable form of body adornment that reflects their personality and sense of style. 

 CLEANING SOLUTIONS 

Packaged sterile saline is a gentle choice for piercing aftercare. We strongly encourage you to use a sterile saline labeled for use as a wound wash. Contact lens saline, eye drops, and other saline products should never be used on a body piercing. Your saline ingredients should list .09% sodium chloride as the only ingredient. Mixing your own sea salt solution is no longer recommended and will commonly result in the solution being far too salty and strong, this can over dry the piercing and interfere with healing. 

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BODY PIERCINGS 

• WASH your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason. 
• SALINE rinse as needed during healing. For certain placements it may be easier to apply using clean gauze saturated with saline solution. A brief rinse afterward will remove any residue. 

If your piercer suggests using soap, gently lather around the piercing and rinse as needed. Avoid using harsh soaps, or soaps with dyes, fragrances, or triclosan. 

• RINSE thoroughly to remove all traces of the soap from the piercing. It is not necessary to rotate the jewelry through the piercing. 
• DRY by gently patting with clean, disposable paper products because cloth towels can harbor bacteria and snag on jewelry, causing injury. 

• Lobe: 6 - 8 Weeks
• Ear cartilage (curve of ear): 6-12 Months
• Helix/ Forward Helix: 3 - 12 Months
• Conch: 3-9 Months
• Daith: 3-9 Months
• Tragus: 3-6 Months
• Industrial: 3-9 Months
• Rook: 3-9 Months
• Nipple: 6-8 Months
• Nostril: 3-4 Months
• Eyebrow: 6-8 Weeks
• Bridge: 8-12 Weeks
• Upper/Lower Lip: 4-8 Weeks
• Monroe/Madona: 3-9 Months
• Belly-Button: 4-5 Months

 Discover the style and health benefits of ear piercing. Elevate your look with precision and hygiene. Explore a world of curated earrings.  Some believe that ear piercing, particularly in specific points, may have acupressure benefits, influencing different parts of the body and promoting overall well-being. 

 It's crucial to note that acupressure is a holistic approach rooted in traditional medicine, and individual responses may vary. Scientific evidence supporting these specific acupressure benefits is limited, and people should approach ear piercing primarily as a form of self-expression rather than relying solely on potential acupressure effects. If considering ear piercing for acupressure benefits, consulting with a healthcare professional or an experienced piercer is recommended. 

Located on the lower, fleshy part of the ear, earlobe piercings are the most common type of piercing. A standard lobe piercing is the classic and easiest part of the ear to heal. This piercing is the most common yet versatile. Once it is healed, the possibilities are endless. 

• Pain:  Lobes are the most common piercing and thankfully the least painful. This is the perfect piercing to get you warmed up for something that may be a bit more painful.

 Located on the flat part of the upper ear cartilage. Typically, people can fit one to three flat back piercings. While it takes longer, the overall healing process isn’t bad at all. The most difficult part is the first two weeks after getting it pierced with some mild pain and discomfort. One of the most popular and sought-after piercings of all time. 

The tragus is located on the cartilage of the external opening of the ear, creating a sweet little addition to any curated ear. The anti-tragus is located in the small, relatively vertical lip of the cartilage above the earlobe, near the lower frontal rim of the conch, adjacent to the tragus. Both of these piercings are gaining popularity, due to the constellation and micro stud type piercing styles.  

 It is believed that Tragus piercing help with managing aggression, energy levels and even appetite control. The small flap that covers the opening of the ear and connects to your head contains nerves that connect to adrenal glands, pharynx, and neuroreceptors that control thirst and hunger. When stimulated correctly, the Tragus helps one control appetite and aggression. In some cases, the Tragus piercing has even helped to control smoking habits, since there are neurological receptors in this area that react to and demand nicotine. 

• Health Benefits: Helps with Anxiety, Appetite Control & improve overall well-being. 
•  Pain: Tragus piercings aren’t considered that painful. We’d rate them between 4-5/10 on the pain scale. 

Located on the thick part of the cartilage in the inner ear in line with the tragus. The area is often referred to as the crux of the helix. It’s also the hoop that hugs the cartilage on the inside of your ear. It is the innermost (and smallest) fold of cartilage in the ear found directly where the inner ear above the canal touches the outer ridge of the ear. Daith piercings tend to take slightly longer than other piercings to heal.  

 The Daith is famous for relieving migraine occurrences and migraine pain. This piercing is made on the small fold of cartilage in the middle of the ear. Nerves in this area are connected to the lower diaphragm, mouth, esophagus, and other respiratory sites. It is believed that with Daith piercing on both ears, the entire brain can be relieved from pain. 

• Health Benefits: Helps with Headaches & Migraines
•  Pain: The pain that comes along in a Daith Piercing (though worth it) is more than that commonly endured in other ear piercings but on the bright side, it’s nothing intolerable. We’d rate it between 5-6 out of 10 on the scale. 

Located on the upper part of the ear’s cartilage. Similar to a flat piercing, but closer to the edge of the ear. Commonly known as a cartilage piercing. There are several variations including the forward helix, double helix, triple helix, and anti-helix (snug) piercings that differentiates the type where they’re located on the ear. Because of the plethora of placement choices, you can get creative with your ear curation.   

 The Helix piercing is on the outer top cartilage rim of the ear. This piercing is best for those who suffer from insomnia due to depression and/or stress. Stimulating nerves in this area are said to relieve insomnia, and in some cases allergies. For a more effective approach, two to three helix piercings are made to each ear. In some cases, obtaining a piercing on each ear helped to have a higher rate of relief. 

• Health Benefits (Helix): Helps with Insomnia & Allergy Relief
• Health Benefits (Forward Helix): Helps with Muscle Tension & Circulation
•  Pain: If you compare the pain you can expect to endure in a helix piercing to other piercings, you’ll certainly find it to be on the lower end of the spectrum. On the scale of 1 to 10, we’d rate it as 4-5 

Located in the smaller fold of cartilage in the upper part of the ear. Also, known as the “perforation of the anti-helix” aka the cartilage ridge between the outer and inner ear above your tragus. Traditionally, a rook piercing is done vertically in the ear ridge so both sides of the jewelry are displayed. It’s essentially the sister to the daith piercing and the more practical cartilage piercing.  

 More geared toward females, the Rook piercing is said to have benefits for the menstrual cycle and digestive system. This piercing is in the middle of the ear, above the small fold of cartilage. Depending on the position of this piercing, various parts of the body are affected. The lower area of the Rook connects to the uterus and pelvis in the female’s biological system, stimulation to this area is to alleviate menstrual pain and cramps. The upper part of the Rook connects with the bladder, intestines, the kidney, and even the sciatic nerve, helping with one’s digestive system. The rook piercing is the holy grail of stress relief.  

• Health Benefits: Helps with Digestion & Menstrual Cycles
•  Pain: You might have guessed it considering that Rook Piercing is on the fold of your cartilage (which is anything but a soft tissue) that it is a little more painful than any other piercing type. But don’t worry, the pain isn’t something that will get you screaming. On the pain scale, we’d rate it between 5-6 out of 10. 

 Located in the thick, bowl-shaped part of the ear while nestled in the lower cartilage of the ear. The conch piercing has two types: the inner conch and the outer conch piercing. The inner conch is located lower in the ear, while the outer conch is located closer to the helix. Refers to the inner cup of the ear, which gets this name because of its resemblance to a conch shell.  

Piercings in this middle bowl area can help with relaxation and chronic pain. Though it is the most intense of ear piercings, it holds great benefits, helping with spinal or lower back pains. This area of the ear that are connected to the sacral sine, lumbar vertebrae, and thoracic vertebrae. 

• Health Benefits: Helps with Relaxation & Chronic Pain
•  Pain: Though the exact measure of pain that you’re likely to endure ultimately boils down to your level of tolerance, we’d rate it around 6 out of 10. 

Located above either the left or right eye, through the skin of the eyebrow. The most common location for an eyebrow piercing is from the outside corner of the eye at a 35-degree angle. It sits perpendicularly to the skin and has a separate entry and exit point, technically a surface piercing. There are five different types of eyebrow piercings: vertical, horizontal, nonstandard, multiple and anti-eyebrow piercings.  

• Pain:  In general, the eyebrow piercing falls lower on the pain scale than other piercings. You will feel a pinch and some pressure, but it shouldn't be anything unbearable. You might feel more discomfort and experience more swelling immediately after getting your eyebrow pierced than you might with other piercings. 

A belly button piercing, also known as a navel piercing, is done typically through the skin, directly above the belly buttons. The placement of a navel piercing can be on the top or bottom skin. A navel piercing is an anatomy-dependent piercing. Advanced belly button piercings consist of outies meaning the piercing is placed above or underneath the navel. Each belly button is unique and can have a variance in anatomy.  

• Pain:  Pain varies from person to person, but generally, it feels like a sharp pinch or pressure. It's usually quick and intense, but the pain goes away quickly.

A bridge piercing (aka Earl) is a horizontal bar placed in the skin across the bridge of the nose. It is considered a surface piercing and quite popular since the beads of the barbell are right in line with the eyes, giving it a gorgeous, balanced look. For an edgy, modern look a bridge piercing is truly unique! It is an easy way to achieve a bold and daring style that won’t go unnoticed! 

• Pain:  A bridge piercing isn't extremely painful for most people, though. The needle passes through a thin layer of flesh on top of your nose, not any cartilage. So, you'll feel some pressure and discomfort, but it likely won't be intense. 

 Located usually at the base of the nipple where it rises from the areola. It can be pierced at any angle but is usually done horizontally or sometimes done vertically. Horizontal nipple piercing is the most common type of nipple piercing through the sides of the nipple. It is important that the piercing goes through the base of the nipple and not the tip. 

The number one question asked is “Will nipple piercings affect sensitivity?” You bet they will. Nipple piercings increase sensitivity for added stimulation. And nipple piercings can make orgasms better. If you’re considering one, just keep in mind that you’re in for a good time.

• Pain:  Nipple Piercing is said to have a higher pain point than almost any other piercing (with the exception of genital piercing). That said, the initial nipple piercing pain resolves within minutes to a tolerable level and remains much lower as the nipple piercing heals.