How many ears have been pierced with the Inverness Systems?
The Inverness Ear Piercing System is used worldwide and has gently pierced over 300 million pair of ears. Associates are thoroughly trained in the Inverness ear piercing procedure.

Is ear piercing with the Inverness system safe?
YES! The Inverness Ear Piercing System is 100% safe. The earrings are sterilized and stored in capsules, not even the point of the earring is exposed until it is safely inserted into the ear. All Inverness piercing earrings are either Nickel-free or hypo-allergenic, which significantly reduces the risk of allergic reaction.

Doesn't ear piercing hurt?
The Inverness Ear Piercing System is fast and very gentle. Most people feel no discomfort during the piercing.

Will I be able to leave the earrings out without the hole closing?
Some people assume earrings can be removed and easily re-inserted; this is not the case. You should only switch into new earrings after the healing period, which is 6 weeks for an earlobe piercing and 12 weeks for a cartilage piercing.

Is it safe to pierce infants and children?
YES. Inverness does recommend, however, that babies have a current D.P.T. shot. This first D.P.T. shot is usually administered by a pediatrician at 6 weeks of age.

Can the Inverness System be used for body piercing?
No, absolutely not. The Inverness Ear Piercing System is designed to safely pierce only the earlobe and the outer cartilage portion of the ear. The system should never be used to pierce any other body parts.

How long does it take for an ear piercing to heal?
Inverness recommends that the piercing earrings are left in for 6 weeks after an earlobe piercing and 12 weeks for cartilage.

How is the cartilage different from the earlobe?
Cartilage is the translucent, elastic tissue located in the upper portion of the ear. Think of the cartilage area as two separate sections - the skin covering the cartilage and the cartilage itself. Cartilage differs from the earlobe primarily in that it has a limited blood supply.

Is a cartilage piercing as gentle as a lobe piercing?
Yes. Cartilage ear piercing with the Inverness System is just as gentle as a lobe piercing.