FAQ

Q:: WHICH PIERCINGS DO YOU OFFER?

A:: At this time we offer LOBE Piercings & Hole Openings (All Ages), 

Minors & Adults:: Helix (Cartilage) Piercings. 

Q:: WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE TO GET A PIERCING?

A:: Minimum age for LOBE piercing is as early as 3 weeks old. For all other ear piercings you will need to be 18yrs old OR minors under 18 can be pierced with parent consent and the following ID. 

**STATE LAW CONCERNING CARTILAGE/HELIX, PIERCINGS FOR MINORS. 18 years and under are REQUIRED by law to show the following: A state issued picture ID for guardian & minor, also must show a birth certificate for minor getting a body piercings. It is required that the parent witness the piercing**

Q:: WHAT IS THE COST?

A:: LOBE Piercings are $39.00 & Hole Openings are $30.00 (All Ages),  Minors & Adults:: Helix (Cartilage) is $39.00 without jewelry, 

Q:: CAN I BRING MY OWN?

A:: Unfortunately not, per our requirements all jewelry has to be sanitized and sterilized so it’s best to choose a piece that we currently have in stock or we can work together and create a custom piece for you within our requirement.

Q:: DO YOU REUSE THE NEEDLES? 

A:: NO all needles are single use only. All needles are opened in front of client and then discarded in a bio-Container directly after use. Jewelry is always sterile and opened in front of client at time of piercing. Tools used to do piercings are autoclaved (sterilized) after use under the guidelines by the state of TX

Q:: WHY IS A NEEDLE BETTER THAN BEING PIERCED WITH A GUN?

A:: The gun can NOT be sterilized and it's a blunt earring being forcefully entered in the lobe. We use a single use, sterilized needle, which is quickly inserted and removed; then the earring is inserted.

Q:: DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?

 A:: Appointments are recommended and can be made online 24/7 at www.LilyGracePiercings.com via email at LilyGracePiercings@gmail.com or you can make a piercing appointment by calling: 214.432.6589. 

Q:: DO YOU TAKE WALK-INS?

A::  Yes, we do walk-ins!  Your always welcome to stop in! We do walk-ins on a first come first served basis between appointments. If you are a very busy person, you can make an appointment, its super easy: online booking 24/7 at www.LilyGracePiercings.com via email at LilyGracePiercings@gmail.com or give us a call at 214.432.6589 and our staff will set you up an appointment. You can always stop in and set up an appointment as well. 

Q:: WHAT KIND OF METAL WILL MY JEWELRY BE MADE OF?  

A:: We have an extensive collection of custom made, SOLID 14k yellow or white gold jewelry for you to choose from. We also stock opals, gems, hoops, and much more. 

Q:: WILL IT HURT?

A::  This is a very popular question. The experience is different for everyone and everyone’s definition of the discomfort will be different. It is impossible to say exactly how it will feel for you. However, we do offer numbing cream or freeze spray for pain-free piercing.

Q:: HOW LONG WILL MY PIERCING TAKE TO HEAL?

A:: Every ear and body is different so it depending on the piercing location, but most LOBES will take about 3 months, all others piercings takes about 9 months to 1 year to heal. 

Q:: HOW DO I CLEAN AND TAKE CARE OF MY NEW PIERCING?

A:: Lobe piercing Aftercare / Body Piercing Aftercare

Q:: HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY PIERCING IS INFECTED? 

A:: The first thing to keep in mind is that the first few weeks of any piercing are the most difficult. Normal signs of healing you may experience are redness around the piercing, swelling, and tenderness around the piercing site and drainage from the piercing wound that is clear to pale yellow or whitish in color. 

Q:: WHY DO MY PIERCINGS LOOKS TOO HIGH AND TOO CLOSE TO MY FACE?

A:: Research has shown that our ears come down and out over time and as we continue to age. For this reason we pierce higher and closer to the face to compensate, ending in the piercing being straight and in the center of the lobe later in life. When the lobe is pierced center and lower on the lobe early in life, there is a greater chance of ripping. 

Q:: HOW LONG TILL I CAN TAKE A SHOWER OR GO SWIMMING? 

A:: You can shower after a couple of hours after being pierced. there are no restrictions for swimming in a chlorinated pool or keeping your head above water and cleaning with the solution directly after swimming. 

Q:: MY PIERCING LOOKED GREAT RIGHT AFTER I GOT IT. ITS BEEN A WEEK AND NOW IT LOOKS CROOKED. 

A:: Swelling can affect the way the jewelry sits in the piercing wound. We will have you check our markings before each piercing, and have you check the piercing after the jewelry is placed in the piercing to get your approval There is minimal swelling immediately after the piercing, so if you were pleased with the placement, but your piercing looks crooked a few days after the piercing when swelling is at it’s worst, give the piercing several more days to heal before making a final determination on straightness. 

H:: HOW LONG UNTIL I CAN CHANGE MY JEWELRY? 

A:: That depends on the location of the piercing. For LOBES we suggest waiting at least until your 4wk check-up. CARTILAGE (any location besides the lobe and nostril) we recommend waiting 4-6wks and having it changed by a professional. Nostril piercings are not very forgiving so we suggest you wait at least six months. Not waiting long enough could result in irritation, a tear to the piercing channel, scarring, an increased risk of infection, or difficulty reinserting the jewelry. Make sure you get pierced with jewelry you like and wait until it’s fully healed to change it. 

Q:: I HAVE A LITTLE BUMP NEXT TO THE OPENING OF MY PIERCING, WHAT CAN I DO?

A:: It is always good to come in and let us take a look at it to see what exactly is going on, but typically it is a Keloid (hypertrophic scarring). There is a simple at home remedy that you can do to help it to go away..Give us a call and we can go over the options with you. It can vary from different people on how long it takes for it to go away. On average from 1-3 weeks depending on how severe it is. WE SUGGEST NOT REMOVING THE JEWELRY AND GIVING US A CALL SO WE CAN HELP.