A safe, personalized ear piercing experience performed by trained nurses in our clinical setting. From first piercings to adding another piece to your ear stack, we’ll help you choose your jewelry, find the right placement, and make the experience comfortable from start to finish.
Piercing with care
Ear piercing should feel exciting and comfortable. From placement to aftercare, our goal is to make your entire experience feel simple, safe, and personal.
Every piercing is performed by a trained nurse with careful attention to placement, hygiene, and your comfort.
Choose from a curated selection of hypoallergenic piercing studs in different metals, stones, and styles, all designed for newly pierced ears.
We use a gentle, hand-pressured piercing device with sterile, single-use cartridges for a quick and precise piercing experience.
You’ll leave with the aftercare products and instructions you need to properly care for your new piercing at home.
Piercing Method
Our piercing device is hand-pressurized and controlled by your nurse, allowing them to carefully guide, position, and pierce the ear safely. Unlike a traditional piercing gun, the process is gentle, controlled, and precise.
BENEFITS OF DEVICE PIERCING:
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Fast and efficient piercing process
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A great option for anyone who may be nervous around needles
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Allows for piercing along the outer perimeter of the ear
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Jewelry is easy to change once the piercing has fully healed
Device piercing is available for ages 2 months and older with a valid DTaP vaccination.
PIERCING PLACEMENT
Every ear is different, so exact placement depends on your anatomy, existing piercings, spacing, and the look you would like to create. Your nurse will help plan your placement and mark the ear before anything is pierced.
Lobe
The classic first piercing, placed within the soft tissue of the lower earlobe. Perfect for a first piercing or anyone starting their ear stack.
Double Lobe
An additional lobe piercing positioned above or alongside an existing piercing. Placement can be adjusted to complement your current jewelry and ear anatomy.
Triple Lobe
Additional lobe piercings can create a layered or stacked look using the available soft tissue of the earlobe. Spacing and placement are customized based on your existing piercings and anatomy.
Upper Lobe
Placed higher on the earlobe while remaining within appropriate soft tissue. Upper-lobe piercings are a great option for extending an existing ear stack.
Constellation
Constellation piercings use multiple carefully placed studs to create a curated arrangement across the ear. Placement is customized to your anatomy, existing piercings, and jewelry selection for a balanced, cohesive look.
What tO EXPECT
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Book + Prepare
Choose your ear piercing service and book a time that works for you. Before your visit, complete the required forms and review the identification and documentation you’ll need to bring with you.
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Choose Your Jewelry + Placement
At your appointment, you’ll choose your jewelry and work with your nurse to determine the placement you love. We’ll carefully mark the area so you can approve the placement before piercing.
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Piercing + Aftercare
Your piercing will be performed using our sterile, single-use piercing system. Before you leave, we’ll review aftercare, healing expectations, and when you can safely change your jewelry.
EAR PIERCING
FAQ
We use a hand-pressurized piercing device that remains in the nurse’s control throughout the process, allowing them to carefully guide, position, and pierce the ear safely. Each piercing uses a sterile, single-use cartridge.
No. Our hand-pressurized device is manually controlled by your nurse and is not a traditional spring-loaded piercing gun.
We offer lobe and select outer-ear placements appropriate for device piercing. Placement depends on your individual ear anatomy, and your nurse will help determine the best placement during your appointment.
We offer a curated selection of high-quality, hypoallergenic piercing studs, specifically designed for newly pierced ears, in a variety of metals, finishes, and styles. 14K gold, gold plated and stainless steel. Available styles and pricing vary by jewelry selection. All jewelry options are hypoallergenic, nickel-safe and free from lead, cadmium, and cobalt.
Hypoallergenic jewelry is designed to minimize the risk of irritation or allergic reaction. Our piercing studs are nickel-safe and free from lead, cadmium, and cobalt, with high-quality material options selected specifically for newly pierced ears and sensitive skin.
Piercing is available beginning at 2 months old. Children age 5 and younger must meet applicable DTaP vaccination/documentation requirements.
For all minors under 18, a parent or legal guardian must be physically present for the appointment, provide written consent, and provide the required identification/documentation.
Adults 18+: A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID is required.
Minors: A parent or legal guardian must be present with their valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID. For children age 5 and under, please bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate. Legal guardians must provide documentation of legal guardianship.
Healing time varies based on placement and the individual. Earlobe piercings generally require at least 6 weeks of initial healing, while outer-ear placements may take several months. Keep your initial jewelry in continuously during the recommended healing period and avoid unnecessary touching, twisting, or removing the jewelry. Your nurse will provide complete cleaning, healing, and aftercare instructions at your appointment.
Yes. Please let us know about any allergies, skin conditions affecting the area, bleeding or clotting disorders, history of keloids or abnormal scarring, immune system concerns, or medications that may affect bleeding or healing. Your nurse will review your health history before piercing to make sure treatment is appropriate.
No. New piercings must be performed using piercing jewelry provided by Pura Vida that is specifically designed for the piercing process and initial healing period.
When two trained Piercing Nurses are available, tandem/simultaneous lobe piercing may be available. Contact us before scheduling your appointment if this is important to you.
We require a parent or legal guardian to accompany any minor under 18 for the entire appointment. The parent or guardian providing consent must be present at the appointment and provide the required identification and documentation.
Grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, partners, and friends are welcome to accompany the patient, but may not provide consent unless they are the minor's legal guardian or custodian and can provide the required documentation.