Piercing FAQ

So-called wild flesh is also known as a keloid. These are tissue growths - which look something like a small pimple. From a medical point of view, however, they are completely harmless.

A keloid can develop when the body tries to repair the injured tissue and overshoots the mark, so to speak. More tissue is formed than is necessary.

Wild flesh forms more frequently with piercings that pierce the cartilage tissue. For example, on the outer ear, tragus or nose. In rarer cases, keloids can also occur with other types of piercing.

One method that is often used to counteract the keloid is compression treatment. Two silicone plates (no-pull discs) attached to the piercing are used to apply pressure to the keloid, causing it to shrink.

Our piercing artists will be happy to advise you on this.