Cartilage piercing and tongue piercing?

Question

I had my cartilage pierced two days ago with a needle, it didnt hurt that much, just felt hot and the next day I woke up and couldnt even feel it.

On thursday I want to get my tongue pierced, and I have a feeling that its going to hurt a lot, especially afterwards. Is it possible that, as my cartilage piecing didnt hurt too bad, that the tongue piercing wont be that bad either? Also my cartilage didnt swell up much or bleed a lot, so is there a possibilty that my tongue will not swell too bad? I know these questions probably sound stupid considering the tongue and cartilage are completely different parts of the body, I guess I am just hoping that my body doesnt mind piercings! Thanks for any help.

Answer 1

First your questions are not stupid to ask. I have both my cartilage done and Ive had my tongue pierced for 4 years. I was asking the same questions too. With the tongue it depends on your pain tolerance. EVERYONE is different so you cant really base it off what other people say. I think it just scares you more then anything. My tongue didnt swell the next day like some peoples do. I didnt have pain at all the day I got it done or after. My friend her tongue swelled only in the mornings and she has slight pain. So it just really depends on how you react to things. When they do it the clap they put on your tongue is usually putting pressure on it so you cant really feel the needle going threw. It takes maybe 30 secs and everything is done. Its a very fast piercing. Your in and out in no time. It will take a few days to get use to having something in your mouth. When you eat you will notice its kinda hard to only because of there something in the middle of your tongue. Youll get use to it very fast. Then youll notice that when you get to change your barbell to a smaller size you get more use to it and eating and talking is more easier. Just always keep your mouth washed out with mouth wash after you eat, drink anything other then water, smoke, or anything dealing with your mouth. If you keep it really clean it will heal in no time.
I hope you ENJOY!

Answer 2

The tongue and ear cartilage are two very different areas and types of tissues, you cannot compare the pain or the likeliness of not feeling anything. Usually your general tolerance for pain will denote how bad it feels.

Again about the swelling- cartilage and tongue are VERY different, its comparing apples to oranges. Your tongue will swell even if its just a little, however your swelling might just go down quicker than other people's. Cartilage generally doesn't bleed a lot because it doesn't have a lot of veins and isn't near major veins, tongues are a much more active tissue (muscle actually) so there is a good chance you'll experience more bleeding in that area.

These questions are impossible to answer since every body part is different and reacts differently to piercings and since every person in general is different. I'm sure you'll be fine if you take care of the piercing and have it done by a skilled and reputable piercer. Good luck.

Answer 3

That is a good question. But too bad that ur guess is not true. tongue piercings feel 10 million times worse than a cartilage piercing. Your tougue will swell to 2x the original size and you will have to be careful because if ur not u could bite ur tougue when eating. U can't talk for the first 2-3 days because ur tongue is just pulsing with pain and it is not really that worth it now that I think about it! Good Luck!

Answer 4

the two piercings are pretty much unrelated. the only place where your logic might come into play is in terms of your pain tolerance. some people have higher thresholds of pain than others so it might hurt less for you than it would for someone else, but i would still count on quite a bit more discomfort for the tongue than the cartilage.

Answer 5

I had my tongue pierced for a few years, and it didn't hurt that badly when I got it done. The hard part is the instinct to want to swallow it. You can/will chip your front teeth. I played with mine, I think most people do. That's is a good way to chip your teeth, Be safe, follow instructions that your piercer gives to you. Keep your mouth as clean as you would after getting a tooth pulled.

Answer 6

i have both my tongue and my cartlidge pierced...and neither one of them really hurt me that much at all....and the tongue isnt half as bad as most people say it is....u cant realy feel the needle goin through..but it does swell up and makes it very hard to eat for a few days

Answer 7

your tongue shouldnt hurt to pierce, but no matter waht it will swell and the first week will be a *****. just take ib profen and chew on ice to make the swelling go down. but you will enjoy it its sweet!

Answer 8

mines peirced. just suck on ice chips for a bit. it only hurts a little afterwards just don't bite it

Answer 9

Uhhh whats a cartilage?

Answer 10

no. they are entirely two different piercings.