Ear Piercing

More than 80% of Americans have pierced ears, and in many cases, they get them pierced during childhood. Medical ear piercing, performed by a skilled physician, is the only way to ensure absolute safety, comfort, and great results. Trinidad Rojas, MD, and Tina E. Floy, MD, of Wellness Pediatrics, PC, in Fairfax, Virginia are skilled pediatricians experienced in ear piercing, so call the office or book an appointment online today.

Is my child ready for ear piercing?

The Wellness Pediatrics, PC, team can discuss your situation with you to help you decide if your child’s ready for ear piercing. In general, if your child’s in good health, they can be a good candidate for ear piercing. 

All ear piercing patients must first have at least their first tetanus vaccine, which usually occurs at two months old. By that time, your child’s earlobes have developed enough to get piercing if desired. 

Why does my child need a tetanus shot before ear piercing?

Tetanus isn’t as common today because of widespread vaccinations. But, tetanus bacteria still exists, and it tends to enter the body through broken skin or puncture wounds. 

To reduce any possible risk for your child, the Wellness Pediatrics, PC, team performs ear piercings only after they have the built-in protection of a tetanus vaccine.

What should I expect at my child’s ear piercing?

When you come to Wellness Pediatrics, PC, for your child’s ear piercing appointment, you are greeted by the friendly staff before entering an exam room. The team then applies a numbing cream and sterilizes your child’s earlobes before marking the precise piercing spot. 

When your child is ready and comfortable, the team pierces your child’s ears using a medical-grade piercing device. The puncture occurs quite quickly, which means most children experience very little discomfort or pain. 

The piercing device inserts starter studs in your child’s ears, which have pure surgical steel or gold posts that won’t aggravate or infect the holes as they heal. 

Medical ear piercing at Wellness Pediatrics, PC, follows stringent safety protocols, so you never need to worry about cleanliness or precision when the expert pediatricians handle your child’s piercings. 

How do I take care of my child’s pierced ears?

The team gives you aftercare instructions during the appointment. This includes daily ear cleaning, rotating the studs a few times a day, and wearing the starter studs for the prescribed period (usually, at least six weeks). 

Deviating from these aftercare instructions could cause serious complications like infections or potentially even keloids (fibrous scar tissue overgrowth). 

As long as you’re careful and encourage your child to look after their pierced ears properly, they can enjoy a lifetime of beautiful sparkly ear adornments. 

Book your child’s ear piercing appointment by calling Wellness Pediatrics, PC, or use the online appointment scheduler.