For decades, cartilage piercings have been used to express oneself. Earlobe, cartilage, and other piercings remain popular. New data shows that over 80% of 18-to-25-year-olds had at least one piercing, most of them in the ears or cartilage. The trend’s meteoric rise may be due to safer, more hygienic piercing methods and the public’s rising … Continue reading Cartilage Piercings: The Lowdown on Risks, Healing and Style