High Lobe Piercing
The High / Upper Lobe Piercing is currently a very popular piercing trend, as more and more people do not wear just one earring, but combine several earrings on the ear. The piercing perfectly complements the "curated ear" look and can be styled individually and uniquely. In this guide you will learn everything about the High Lobe Piercing, what you should pay attention to when piercing and which jewelry is ideal for your piercing.
What is a high lobe piercing?
High lobe piercings, also known as upper lobe piercings, are located in the upper area along the earlobe. Here, not only individual earrings are worn, but two, three or even four earrings are combined on one earlobe. The ear holes can be pierced either next to each other or on top of each other. The exact position of the high lobe piercing depends on personal taste and the shape of the ear.
In contrast to cartilage piercings such as the helix, conch, rook, tragus and daith, which are pierced through the cartilage, the high lobe piercing is a standard piercing that runs through fatty tissue. For this reason, it can be pierced with a needle as well as with an ear piercing gun. Most ear piercing guns are made of plastic and therefore cannot be sterilized, which is why piercing with a piercing needle is safer.
How painful is the Piercing?
Getting a High Lobe Piercing is hardly painful and feels similar to getting a Lobe Piercing. This is because both piercings are pierced through the earlobe, which consists of pure tissue. High / Upper Lobe Piercing causes pain of approximately 2-3/10. The pain can vary depending on individual pain sensitivity.
The ideal High Lobe Piercing Jewelry
High lobe piercing jewelry can be individually styled. There are countless possibilities, from boho looks with Chain and pendants, to sparkling celestial ear stacks with stars and lightning bolts, to classic, simple gold or silver looks.
Our collection includes high-quality piercing jewelry made of 585 yellow gold and 585 white gold. The earrings are available in different sizes and therefore fit every ear perfectly.
The right size
As every ear is unique, not every earring fits every ear. Ears differ in thickness, size and shape. It is important to find out the right size before buying earrings. This can be easily measured with a small tape measure.
For an upper/high lobe piercing, the diameter of the rings is usually between 6mm and 8mm. There is no maximum size. The higher the piercing is placed on the ear, the smaller the diameter. Ear studs usually have a length of 6mm, but in rare cases 8mm may be required. High lobe piercings are pierced with a needle thickness of 1mm to 1.2mm.
It is important to note that the ear swells after piercing. Therefore, slightly larger jewelry must be used as initial jewelry. Only after the swelling has subsided can you change to a smaller size.
Materials
Only hypoallergenic and sterile materials should be used for the initial jewelry. This is the only way to ensure that no bacteria or germs enter the wound and allergic reactions are avoided. Hypoallergenic materials include gold, white gold, titanium, platinum, rhodium and stainless steel. Piercing jewelry made of gold and white gold is characterized by its longevity.
Piercings with nickel content and piercings made of pure silver should never be worn, as nickel can trigger allergic reactions and silver can transfer toxins to the human body due to oxidation, which could lead to blood poisoning.
How long does a High Lobe Piercing take to heal?
6-12 weeks are required for the high lobe piercing to heal completely. For problem-free healing, the wound must be properly cared for, so please read our blog post on piercing care. We recommend avoiding piercings in summer, as water and UV radiation can delay wound healing. Contaminated seawater or pool water can bring germs and bacteria into the piercing site and cause infections or inflammation. Piercing with a ring can extend the healing time by up to 10 times, so a high lobe piercing should only be pierced with a Stud .