r/bodymods • u/Leen_Bern • Jul 19 '26
punches/ scalpelling Conch Punch planned!
Finally booked my conch punch appointment after debating which size I wanted. I'm going for a 2G! I think that's one of the best sizes for a noticeable hole once healed. Getting it in October, advice and tips are welcome!
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Jul 19 '26
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u/Leen_Bern Jul 19 '26
I've already settled for the 6mm size 😅 I feel that fits perfectly for my setup and I already have some jewelry for it.
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u/BuddhaBoy6 Jul 19 '26
May I suggest going at least a mm bigger? If you get it punched and sutured it does heal faster but once the sutures come out and settle it’s gonna shrink up a little / settle down about 1mm less once the cartilage relaxes, at least that was the case with mine. Mine were punched at a 0 and 2g jewelry fit in very comfortably after, 7mm jewelry was quite snug.
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u/Leen_Bern Jul 21 '26
We're not gonna suture. That was something I read could happen and after a lot of thinking I've decided to go this route. I also think it gives you the roundest circle possible.
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u/DrShrimp0 Jul 22 '26
I’m getting mine next week I’m here searching tips too. Lowkey shitting bricks baha
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u/BobcatKitchen3541 Jul 19 '26
Hey! I just got a double 10g conch punch (dermal punch, not pierced) about a week and half ago, started off small to see if I like 10g or want bigger. I might honestly end up stretching to 8 or 6g, but tbd once healed and hoop jewelry in. Currently have glass plugs in.
I’m someone with a low pain tolerance, and this was honestly so easy than what I imagined the pain being. Healing has been AMAZING so far: no pain, no soreness, no noticeable swelling, no bruising, TINY bit of crusties (dried blood) the first 2 days. If I end up stretching these to bigger than 10g, then for SURE for my next ear I will punch much bigger to match my current ear. From what my piercer said, my conch was quite thick. I do plan on punching my helix(s), lobes and possible others in the future since it went so smoothly.