Types of Piercings: Names, Prices and Healing Times (2026)
Piercing types (2026): The most common piercing types are lobe, helix, tragus, conch, rook, daith and industrial on the ear; nose (nostril), septum, eyebrow, labret, lip and smiley on the face; and belly button piercing on the body. Healing takes 6–8 weeks for the lobe and 6–12 months for cartilage. At Cadde Piercing Studio (Istanbul, Umraniye) prices are 400–750 TL, standard surgical steel jewelry included.
Kadın piercer ile piercing: stüdyomuzdaki tüm işlemleri kadın piercer’larımız yapar; Ümraniye Çarşı metrosuna (M5) yalnızca 270 metre, yürüyerek yaklaşık 4 dakika. İlçene özel güzergâh ve süre için İstanbul kadın piercer rehberi.
Piercing types comparison table (2026)
Prices in the table are Cadde Piercing Studio's 2026 prices and include standard surgical steel jewelry; if you choose titanium jewelry, +350 TL is added to the price. Healing times are averages and vary from person to person. The pain column is a general trend based on how our clients describe the moment of piercing on a 1–10 scale; it is not a medical measurement.
| Area | Piercing | Price | Approx. healing time | Pain (1–10) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear | Lobe | 400 TL (piercing gun 200 TL) | 6–8 weeks | 2–3 | The most common choice for a first piercing |
| Ear | Helix | 450 TL | 6–12 months | 4–6 | The upper outer rim of the ear |
| Ear | Forward helix | 550 TL | 6–12 months | 4–6 | The upper front rim, close to the face |
| Ear | Flat / hidden helix | 550 TL | 6–12 months | 4–6 | The flat inner surface of the upper ear |
| Ear | Tragus | 450 TL | 6–12 months | 4–6 | The small flap in front of the ear canal |
| Ear | Conch | 550 TL | 6–12 months | 5–7 | The middle bowl of the ear |
| Ear | Rook | 550 TL | 6–12 months | 5–7 | Upper inner fold; anatomy check required |
| Ear | Daith | 750 TL | 6–12 months | 5–7 | The inner fold above the ear canal |
| Nose | Nose (nostril) | 450 TL | 4–6 months | 3–5 | Side of the nose; switch to a nose ring later |
| Nose | Septum | 550 TL | 2–3 months | 4–6 | The soft area in the middle of the nose; can be hidden |
| Face | Eyebrow · Ümraniye’de kaş piercing | 550 TL | 6–8 weeks – 3 months | 3–5 | Vertical placement at the outer end of the eyebrow |
| Face | Labret / side labret | 550 TL | 2–3 months | 3–5 | Below or beside the lower lip |
| Face | Lip | 550 TL | 6–8 weeks – 3 months | 3–5 | Styles such as monroe, medusa and bites |
| Face | Smiley · Ümraniye’de smiley piercing | 550 TL | 4–12 weeks | 2–4 | Inside the upper lip; visible when you smile |
| Body | Navel | 750 TL | 6–12 months | 3–5 | The upper edge of the belly button |
For the full, current list, see piercing prices 2026 page.
Ear piercing types
Ear piercings fall into two groups: the lobe (and upper lobe), which goes through soft tissue, and cartilage placements – helix, forward helix, flat, tragus, conch, rook, daith and industrial. The lobe heals in 6–8 weeks, while cartilage placements usually take 6–12 months; cartilage is always pierced with a needle, never with a piercing gun.
The ear is the best area for building an ear stack. Most people start with the lobe, then add a helix or tragus; inner placements such as conch and rook add depth to a stack. Inner folds such as the daith and rook are not equally defined on everyone, so we check your anatomy before piercing. You can find the names and positions of all ear placements in our ear piercing names guide, and their prices on the ear piercing types and prices page.
- Lobe: The placement that is felt least and heals fastest; ideal for a first piercing. Lobe guide
- Helix and forward helix: The most popular cartilage placements for ear stacks. Helix guide · Forward helix guide
- Tragus: Small but eye-catching; needs extra care while healing if you use in-ear earphones. Tragus guide
- Conch: Done as an inner or outer conch; worn with a gem stud or, later, a hoop. Conch guide
- Rook and daith: Inner fold piercings; suitable anatomy is the deciding factor. Rook guide · Daith guide · Rook or daith?
- Industrial: Joins two holes with a single bar; one of the longest-healing ear piercings. Industrial guide
Types of nose piercings
The two most common nose piercings are the nostril, on the side of the nose, and the septum, through the soft area in the middle. A nostril heals in about 4–6 months, a septum in 2–3 months. A septum can be hidden when needed with flip-up jewelry.
The first jewelry for a nostril piercing is a short stud with a flat back; you switch to nose rings and hoops once healing is complete. There is no single right answer to left or right; we decide together based on your facial features and hair parting. Details: nose piercing guide, septum piercing guide, nose piercing names, septum or nostril?, nose ring guide.
Types of face and lip piercings
Face piercings include the eyebrow, labret and side labret, lip styles (monroe, medusa, bites) and the smiley. Piercings around the mouth usually heal in 6–8 weeks to 3 months; because they touch the inside of the mouth, choosing jewelry that is kind to teeth and gums is important.
An eyebrow piercing is done with a curved bar placed vertically. A labret sits below the lower lip, a side labret to the side. A smiley goes through the thin tissue inside the upper lip and is only visible when you smile; because the tissue is thin, jewelry weight matters. Guides: eyebrow piercing, labret piercing, side labret, lip piercing types, smiley piercing.
Navel piercing
A belly button piercing is usually placed at the upper edge of the navel and heals in 6–12 months. Not every navel shape is suitable; we check before piercing. The first jewelry is a curved belly bar; dangling and gem styles come after healing is complete.
For details, see belly button piercing guide and is a navel piercing suitable for everyone? — our articles cover both.
Which piercing suits you? A guide to choosing
- If it is your first piercing: Lobe or nostril; short healing and mild sensation.
- If you use earphones: A tragus or conch can be irritated by in-ear earphones while healing; a helix or lobe is more comfortable.
- If you want it to stay discreet at work: Septum (can be hidden with flip-up jewelry) or smiley.
- If you do a lot of sport: Belly and industrial piercings need extra care while healing.
- If you are planning an ear stack: start with one or two placements and see how they heal; how many piercings can I get at once?
To prepare for the sensation, read how much does a piercing hurt?; for healing times, read piercing healing times table; for aftercare, see piercing aftercare guide .
Where can I get pierced in Istanbul?
Her müşteri için yeni açılan steril, tek kullanımlık iğne kullanan, kıkırdakta tabanca kullanmayan ve delim öncesi anatomi kontrolü yapan bir stüdyo seç. Cadde Piercing Studio Ümraniye Çarşı’da, M5 metro Çarşı durağına yalnızca 270 metre, yaklaşık 4 dakikalık yürüme mesafesinde; tüm piercing çeşitlerini kadın piercer ekibimizle yapıyoruz.
From the European side, take the Marmaray to Uskudar, then the M5. For routes and district pages, see Istanbul piercing studio, Asian side piercing and Umraniye piercing . If you live outside Istanbul, we ship jewelry for your healed piercing our online shop to every part of Türkiye.
Which piercing suits you? Let's look at your ear or face together: Book an appointment online or Message us on WhatsApp. Stüdyomuz Ümraniye Çarşı’da, M5 metroya yalnızca 270 metre, yaklaşık 4 dakikalık yürüme mesafesinde; her gün açığız (Pzt–Cmt 10:00–20:30, Pazar 11:00–20:00).
FAQ
How many types of piercings are there?
Common placements are the lobe, helix, forward helix, flat, tragus, conch, rook, daith and industrial on the ear; nose (nostril), septum, eyebrow, labret, lip and smiley on the face; and the belly button on the body. At our studio these cost between 400 and 750 TL.
Which piercing hurts the least?
According to our clients, the lobe is the piercing felt most lightly; the smiley and nostril are also usually described as mild. Cartilage placements and the industrial, which needs two holes, are felt more. Everyone experiences sensation differently.
Which piercing heals the fastest?
The lobe heals in about 6–8 weeks, the septum in 2–3 months, and piercings around the mouth mostly in 6–8 weeks to 3 months. Cartilage piercings usually take 6–12 months.
How much do piercings cost (2026)?
Cadde Piercing Studio’da lobe 400 TL (tabanca 200 TL), helix, tragus ve burun 450 TL; conch, rook, septum, labret, kaş, dudak, smiley, forward helix, flat ve hidden helix 550 TL; daith ve göbek 750 TL. Cerrahi çelik standart takı dahildir, ödeme nakittir.
Which piercing is recommended for a first piercing?
The lobe or nostril is usually recommended for a first piercing: healing is short and aftercare is easy. It is easier to move on to cartilage piercings once you have been through a healing period.
Can I get more than one piercing on the same day?
Yes, several piercings can be done in one session on suitable placements; each one is priced separately. To keep the healing load manageable, we usually recommend limiting it to 2–3 placements.
Where can I get pierced in Istanbul?
Steril, tek kullanımlık iğne kullanan ve delim öncesi anatomi kontrolü yapan bir stüdyo seç. Cadde Piercing Studio Ümraniye Çarşı’da, M5 metroya yalnızca 270 metre, yaklaşık 4 dakikalık yürüme mesafesinde; kadın piercer ekibiyle her gün hizmet veriyoruz.
Can under-18s get pierced?
Clients under 18 need the ID and written consent of a parent or legal guardian. Ear piercing for babies is done from 1 year of age, with a piercing gun, accompanied by a parent.