What Is the Piercing on Your Cheeks Called?

Pain tolerance varies among people. The cheek lacks cartilage, so piercing this area could be less painful than piercing an area with a lot of cartilage, such as the upper ear or the nose.

After the piercing, there can be some swelling in the region. Some people might taste blood. This is typically temporary because the bleeding will stop when the wound heals.

The location and quality of the jewelry determine the cost of a cheek piercing. Typically, it will cost between $40 and $100. Additionally, the cost may vary depending on whether a person has one or both cheeks pierced.

You should always confirm that the person doing the surgery is qualified and experienced.

Due to their placement so close to the parotid gland, cheek piercings could be harmful. Accidents can still happen even if a professional and trained piercer knows how to avoid the duct.

Additional risks include:

• Scarring: Frequently occurs with cheek piercings.
• Swelling: Choose a longer bar so that it will not get stuck in the swelling and be easier to clean. To prevent biting the rod inside the cheek, chew slowly. Wrap ice in a paper towel and apply it to the outside of the cheek for a few minutes to reduce swelling.
• Infection: Cleaning thoroughly at home could be enough to treat the infection. If it does not go away within a few days, you should see a doctor.
  • The following are typical warning symptoms of an infected piercing:
    • Yellow discharge
    • Swelling
    • Continuous pain
    • Redness and itching

Additionally, a lump on the cheek could mean one of the following:

• An abscess: Can be treated with cleaning and a warm compress at the piercing site. If the fluid smells foul, you should see a doctor.
• A hypertrophic scar: A typical reaction to skin damage.
• Keloid scar: Develops due to too much scar tissue.

Cheek piercings take longer to heal, typically about 8 to 12 weeks. You should be cautious in the healing phase. You will probably need to have your piercer alter your jewelry several times while you heal.

• The initial jewelry for any piercing must be big enough to tolerate swelling, and the cheeks will swell. If your jewelry is too big, you risk chipping it and breaking a tooth.
• The cheek returns to its normal size once healed. Then, you can try smaller pieces of jewelry.
• Your body may begin to reject the jewelry because it is too heavy for the newly created piercing holes. If it feels too big, you should contact your piercer right away.

To care for a cheek piercing, follow these tips:

• Make sure the piercing is clean on the outside by cleaning it using liquid antibacterial soap. If the soap is too harsh, dilute it 1:1 with water. Apply it with a cotton bud on the piercing.
• After cleaning the area, spin the jewelry slowly.
• Do this at least two times daily for eight weeks.

A homemade saline solution can be used to clean a fresh piercing. To do this, mix a one-quarter teaspoon of salt with 40 mL of water. People should only use a new, clean paper towel to dry the piercing.

If you are unsure how to care for the piercing properly, speak to a doctor or piercer.