Rook

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Healing time

6 months to 1 year

Pain level

6/10

The rook is a piercing through the upper antihelix fold of the ear. It is one of the most complex cartilage piercings, requiring a suitable morphology.

Compatible jewelry

Curved banana, ring

Aftercare

Clean twice daily with sterile saline spray. Avoid sleeping directly on the pierced ear — a travel pillow is recommended. Healing is lengthy (6 to 9 months); do not change jewelry prematurely.

Contraindications

Underdeveloped rook, too flat cartilage.