Lobe piercing, placed.
The soft part of the ear. The quickest to heal, and the one most people start with. Titanium or gold, the same hands and the same hour.
In order.
Nothing is pierced until you have seen the spot and agreed with it.
The tray
At the low table, with a mirror in your hand. We look at the ear, find the spot, and you choose the piece if you'd like gold. Nothing clinical is out yet.
One needle
Under a minute. A single motion with a sterile needle; no gun, ever. The piece goes in the same moment.
The downsize, booked
Four weeks on, the post is shortened. It goes in the book before you leave, and it is included.
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In gold, if you'd like.
Three ends from the tray that suit a lobe. Choose at the table, or mention one when you book.
3–6 months, mostly patience.
Asked often.
Does a lobe piercing hurt?
Lobe piercings are the least painful of any placement we do — quick, sharp, and over in a second. Most clients describe it as a firm pinch with minimal afterpain.
Can I get both lobes pierced at the same time?
Yes. Unlike cartilage, lobes are soft tissue and do not have the sleep-pressure problems of a helix or conch. Pairs are the norm — most clients book both at once.
When can I wear regular earrings after a lobe piercing?
After the 4-week downsize, if the heal is tracking well. We recommend implant-grade titanium or BVLA gold for the first three months — fashion jewellery on a maturing lobe is the most common cause of reactions we see.
Will a lobe piercing stretch over time?
Not at normal earring weights. Very heavy earrings over years can thin the tissue — we avoid placing earrings over 4g weight in freshly healed lobes and recommend BVLA threadless ends for everyday wear.
Can I get a second or third lobe piercing?
Entirely possible. We mark a sequence so each placement sits cleanly — most clients add a second lobe six to eight weeks after the first has healed. A third lobe or a climbing composition can be planned at an ear curation consultation.
How much does a lobe piercing cost in Auckland?
Lobe piercings at Platinum Point in Parnell, Auckland are $150 per piercing, including implant-grade titanium starter jewellery and a complimentary downsize appointment at 4 weeks.
How long does a lobe piercing take to heal?
Full healing takes 3 to 6 months. Lobes heal faster than cartilage because of their excellent blood supply. The downsize at Platinum Point happens at 4 weeks.
Not sure which piece? Come and hold the tray.
Sit at the low table with the tray and a mirror, and we'll say where each piece would sit on your ear. Styling and placement are half the work, and there is no needle in the room.