If you’re considering a first time piercing for you or your child, we recommend learning about the piercing process before you choose your piercing location.
Following are some frequently asked questions to help you understand why the Inverness Ear Piercing System is used in ear piercing shops, department stores, mall stores, jewelry stores, pharmacies, salons, spas, and doctors’ offices in over 40 countries around the world.
What makes the Inverness System different from other piercing systems?
Our patented system safely & quickly pierces ears in 3 EASY STEPS using a gentle, hand-pressured instrument and sterile, pre-sealed hypoallergenic piercing earrings. The Inverness System has two unique features designed to ensure the safest ear piercing experience possible.
- Our system is the only one with fully-enclosed earring capsules that prevent our piercing earrings and patented Safety Back™ from being exposed to potential contaminants prior to piercing. Unlike other systems on the market, our earrings are never exposed until they are safely inserted in the ear.
- Our unique patented Safety Back™ promotes safer healing by covering the sharp piercing tip and preventing the back from being squeezed too tight while your piercing heals. (Patent No. 6,074,406)
How many ears have been pierced with the Inverness System?
The Inverness Ear Piercing System has been in use for over 40 years in more than 40 countries around the world. To date, over 200 million pairs of ears have been pierced with our system.
How long does it take for a new piercing to heal?
The average healing time is 6 weeks for an earlobe piercing and 12 weeks for a cartilage piercing. Inverness recommends that you leave your piercing earrings in and follow your aftercare instructions for 6 weeks after an earlobe piercing and 12 weeks after a cartilage piercing. For tips & more information about what to expect after you have your ears pierced, visit our After Care Tips & Timeline.
How many ears have been pierced with the Inverness System?
The Inverness Ear Piercing System has been in use for over 40 years in more than 40 countries around the world. To date, we have pierced over 200 million pairs of ears!
Can the Inverness System be used for body piercing?
No. The Inverness Ear Piercing System is designed to pierce the earlobe and the outer cartilage of the ear. Our system should never be used to pierce any other body parts.
Where can I get pierced with the Inverness System?
Inverness is used in all types of piercing shops around the world: jewelry stores, accessory stores, salons, spas, department stores, pharmacies, doctors’ offices, and body piercing shops. Visit our Store Locator to find an Inverness Ear Piercing location near you.