Industrial Piercing

Professional Body Piercing at Kaleidoscope

About Industrial Piercing

A bold statement piercing that connects two points on the upper ear with a single straight barbell. Industrial piercings, also known as scaffold piercings, typically connect the helix and anti-helix cartilage with a long straight barbell. This dramatic piercing offers endless customization options with decorative ends, colored barbells, and unique designs like the tridustrial (three-point connection).

At Kaleidoscope, our experienced piercers use only the highest quality jewelry and sterile techniques to ensure a safe and comfortable piercing experience. We'll guide you through the entire process, from choosing the right jewelry to proper aftercare.

Industrial Piercing Gallery

Browse our professional industrial piercing work. All images showcase real piercings done at Kaleidoscope with high-quality jewelry and expert technique.

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What to Expect

Professional consultation to discuss placement and jewelry options
Sterile environment and equipment
Quick procedure with minimal discomfort
Comprehensive aftercare instructions
Follow-up care available if needed

Healing Time

Industrial piercings typically take 6-12 months to heal completely due to the cartilage involvement and the stress placed on two piercing points. The tridustrial variation may take slightly longer. Proper aftercare and avoiding trauma to the area are crucial for successful healing. Our experienced piercers will provide specific healing timeline information during your consultation.

Jewelry Options

We offer a wide selection of industrial barbells in various lengths and materials including surgical steel, titanium, and anodized options in multiple colors. Choose from decorative ends featuring opals, CZ crystals, spikes, balls, and unique designs. For tridustrial piercings, we can create custom jewelry combinations to achieve your desired look.

Aftercare

Industrial piercings require extra care due to their size and complexity. Clean twice daily with sterile saline solution, avoid sleeping on the pierced ear, and be extremely careful not to snag the barbell. The long jewelry makes it more prone to trauma, so protect it during activities and hair styling. We provide detailed aftercare instructions and are always available to answer questions during your healing journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an industrial piercing hurt?

How do you determine the right barbell length?

What is a tridustrial piercing?

How do I sleep with a new industrial piercing?

Can I get colored or decorative industrial jewelry?

Can I change my jewelry before it's fully healed?

How do I get my jewelry changed?

I think my piercing might be infected or unhappy - what should I do?

It could be, but often times it is caused by irritation such as bumping, catching, playing with, clothing choices or sleeping on the piercing. Any of these can lead to the jewelry not fitting correctly and this in turn can cause more swelling and redness. We have several solutions to fixing the issues depending on the situation and your body type. We start with the most general and from there narrow it down to the best fit for you. We can usually get any issue under control without losing the piercing but we want to be as proactive as possible, so please come see us with any concerns and if we think you need to see a Dr. we will let you know.

What is the normal drainage from a new piercing?

You may notice some drainage coming from a new piercing in it's healing phase. While this is normal for any new piercing(some more than others) the drainage should be a yellowish brown color often containing lymph fluid, sebum, and possibly some blood. Please be sure to rinse thoroughly in the bath or shower removing as much as possible without causing movement to the piercing. If you are ever unsure whether your piercing is healthy and happy please don't hesitate coming by the shop so a piercer can take a look. We would rather see you too much than not enough.

Ready for Your Industrial Piercing?

Contact Kaleidoscope today to schedule your consultation with our experienced piercers.