Rook Piercing

What is a rook piercing?

It is a perforation of the antihelix of the ear just above the tragus. The piercing is specifically located along the inner ridge of the ear cartilage, parallel to the outer rim. All styles of ear accessories look perfect on a rook piercing.

Rook Piercings
Rook Piercings
Rook Piercing
Rook Piercing

How is rook piercing done?

You have to choose a well-established piercing studio for a hassle-free rook piercing. You need to discuss with your professional piercer about the exact area to be pierced. The entrance and exit holes will be marked with a pen after the area is thoroughly cleaned. A light, hollow needle is then passed through the inner ridge. In most cases, rook piercing is performed with a large gauge piercing instrument. A curved or straight jewelry is inserted after completion of the piercing. Sometimes, a rook piercing is made while doing an industrial piercing, two separate piercings connected by a straight piece of jewelry.

Rook Industrial Piercing
Rook Industrial Piercing

Does a rook ear piercing hurt?

If you have a low tolerance for pain then on a pain scale of 1-10 you might give rook piercing a 5 or 6. According to many people, it is even more painful than helix or snug piercing. As the antihelix of the ear is made of thick cartilage, it hurts when pierced.

Rook Ear Piercing
Rook Ear Piercing
Rook Piercing Images
Rook Piercing Images

Rook piercing aftercare

  • Wash your hands with an antibacterial soap prior to touching the piercing
  • Clean the pierced area with a cotton ball dipped in warm salt water two to four times a day
  • Rinse the piercing gently with a mild soap while bathing
  • Dry the pierced region with a disposable paper towel
  • Change your bed sheets and pillow covers before sleeping
  • Always tie your hair back
  • Clean the pierced area after using the phone
  • Do not apply any ointments or expose the piercing to hairspray, perfumes, and cosmetics.
  • Refrain from using earphones or headphones
  • Avoid sleeping on the piercing
  • Avoid swimming to reduce the risk of infection from water

Rook Piercing Pictures

Piercing Rook
Piercing Rook

Rook piercing healing time

It takes 12 to 18 months for the piercing to heal completely.

Rook piercing infection and complications

Rook piercing needs proper care during the healing period to avoid infection and other complications. An infected piercing causes soreness, swelling, and pus discharge that delays the healing process. Rejection and migration often become an issue with rook piercing. If the area remains swollen and painful, rush to the piercing parlor to get the jewelry removed.

Rook piercing jewelry

Captive bead rings and curved barbells go well with rook piercing. As the pierced area offers limited space, you might feel more comfortable wearing smaller jewelry with cute designs. It would be great to try hoop earrings that complement your rook piercing.

Diamond Rook Piercing
Diamond Rook Piercing
Heart Rook Piercing
Heart Rook Piercing
Rook Piercing Hoop
Rook Piercing Hoop
Rook Piercing Ring
Rook Piercing Ring

How much does a rook piercing cost?

The price ranges between $35 and $50 in any professional parlor.

Variations of rook piercing

Double rook piercing

Two perforations are made on the inner cartilage ridge. You might have the most painful experience while getting the double piercing done, but it’s worth the effort.

Double Rook Piercing
Double Rook Piercing

Faux rook piercing

A single piercing is made horizontally above the inner ridge with a backing behind the ear, similar to conch piercing. Some people prefer going for it to sport colorful studs.

Faux Rook Piercing
Faux Rook Piercing

Rook and tragus piercing have now become a cool fashion trend among youngsters. Some piercing enthusiasts even get a daith piercing done for an unconventional look.

Rook and Tragus Piercing
Rook and Tragus Piercing
Rook and Daith Piercing
Rook and Daith Piercing

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rook_(piercing)

http://www.piercingeasily.com/rook-piercing-ideas/

http://tattoo.about.com/od/bodypiercingforbeginners/g/pguide_ear_rook.htm

http://www.bodyjewelleryshop.com/body_jewellery_shop/body_piercings/rook_ear_piercing_jewellery.cfm

http://wiki.bme.com/index.php?title=Rook_Piercing

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