Nose Ring Sizing: How to Get a Perfect Fit
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Nose Ring Sizing: How to Get a Perfect Fit

“On Pins and Needles” - Acupuncture and the Daith Piercing for Migraine Pain (and more!)
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“On Pins and Needles” - Acupuncture and the Daith Piercing for Migraine Pain (and more!)

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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Scapha (Outer Conch) Cartilage Piercing

Location: in the flat part of the ear, sometimes called the outer shell, between the ridges of the helix and antihelix Jewelry: initially, a straight barbell from 16 gauge (1.2mm) to 12 gauge (2m...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Conch Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the deep central bowl-shaped shell (called the concha) of the inner cartilage of the ear; large surface area provides for a variety of options for placement and projects Jewelry:...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Rook Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the highest fold of the cartilage at the top of the ear; located between the inner and outer conch areas Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or curved barbell ranging from 18 gau...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Forward Helix Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the inside of the upper rim of the ear cartilage; placed where the helix meets your head, usually angled parallel to the face Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or straight barb...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Standard Helix Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the curled outer rim of the ear from the top of the ear all the way down to the beginning of the ear lobe Jewelry: initially, a circular ring ranging from 18 gauge (1mm) to 14 ga...
“On Pins and Needles:” What Experts Are Saying About Piercing and Acupuncture Points—Part Two
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“On Pins and Needles:” What Experts Are Saying About Piercing and Acupuncture Points—Part Two

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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Upper Ear Lobe Piercing

Location: higher up on the fleshy portion of the ear near where the helix begins Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or barbell from 22 gauge (0.6mm) up to 14 gauge (1.6mm) is used in lengths/diam...