FLAT PIERCING at Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing
Considering a Flat Piercing?
If you're considering a flat piercing in Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, or the Gulfgate area, Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing offers precision flat cartilage piercings using implant-grade materials and sterile, single-use needles.
Flat piercings are a popular choice for curated ear designs and stacked gemstone jewelry. Our professional certified piercers focus on precise placement, proper spacing, and long-term healing success.
Available at all Z-Edge locations.
Flat Piercing Placement & Anatomy
A flat piercing is placed in the flat cartilage area on the upper portion of the ear, between the helix and the rook.
This area offers a larger surface for decorative jewelry and is commonly used in curated ear styling.
Important anatomical considerations include:
• Cartilage thickness
• Available surface area for placement
• Spacing for multiple piercings
• Long-term jewelry options
Because the flat area varies significantly from person to person, your piercer will carefully evaluate anatomy before marking placement.
Flat piercings can be done individually or as part of a multi-piercing ear design.
Flat Jewelry Options
Flat piercings are typically pierced with flat-back labret jewelry to provide stability and reduce irritation during healing.
At Z-Edge, there is no “starter” jewelry. All jewelry we carry is high-quality body jewelry designed to be worn for years.
We offer:
• Internally threaded implant-grade titanium
• Threadless implant-grade titanium
• Solid 14k gold jewelry
• Basic titanium ends
• Gemstone ends
• Prong-set designs
• Bezel-set designs
All jewelry is:
• Nickel-free
• Implant-grade materials
• Professionally sterilized
• Free of stainless steel and externally threaded jewelry
Initial jewelry is intentionally longer to allow room for swelling during healing.
Size & Gauge
Flat piercings are typically performed at:
• 16g or 18g
The length of the jewelry is selected based on cartilage thickness and anatomy.
Proper sizing is important to accommodate swelling and prevent pressure during healing.
Flat Piercing Pricing
Piercing fee: $40
The piercing fee includes:
• Professional consultation
• Precision placement and marking
• A sterilized single-use needle piercing performed by a professional certified piercer
• Aftercare instructions
Jewelry is sold separately.
Starting jewelry begins at $20 for basic implant-grade titanium.
Upgraded jewelry options including gemstone tops, decorative designs, and solid 14k gold are available at additional cost.
Downsizing
We recommend returning for downsizing at approximately 6–8 weeks, once swelling and tenderness have subsided.
Downsizing helps:
• Reduce irritation
• Improve comfort
• Prevent migration
• Support long-term healing
If you are not local, we sell jewelry and jewelry-changing tools on our website.
Just because a piercing feels healed enough to change does not mean jewelry should be removed for extended periods of time.
Jewelry Maintenance
Body jewelry requires routine maintenance.
Threaded ends should be checked periodically to ensure they remain secure. Natural body movement, sleeping positions, and daily activity can cause threaded ends to loosen over time.
Threadless jewelry relies on tension to remain secure. If caught on clothing, towels, brushes, or hair, threadless tops may be pulled out.
It is the client’s responsibility to monitor jewelry security and avoid snagging or pulling.
If jewelry was not purchased from Z-Edge, we cannot guarantee compatibility of replacement parts due to manufacturer differences in threading and sizing.
Flat Piercing for Minors
Florida law requires a notarized consent form for minors receiving body piercings.
The form must be notarized prior to your appointment. We do not offer on-site notary services.
You may obtain notarization at locations such as:
• Amscot
• Your bank
• UPS Store locations
Download the notarized minor consent form here:
Failure to bring a properly notarized form will result in appointment cancellation.
Healing Time
Average healing time for a flat piercing is 6–9 months.
Cartilage piercings heal more slowly than lobe piercings due to reduced blood flow.
Sleeping pressure and accidental bumps are common causes of irritation during healing.
Aftercare
We recommend using H2Ocean sterile saline spray for cleaning your piercing.
Aftercare instructions:
• Wash hands thoroughly before touching the piercing
• Clean twice daily using sterile saline
• Do not twist or intentionally rotate the jewelry
Twisting or rotating jewelry traumatizes healing cartilage. Natural movement is normal, but intentional spinning should be avoided.
Additional healing precautions:
• Avoid sleeping directly on the pierced ear
• Avoid hats or headphones that apply pressure
• No pools, hot tubs, jacuzzis, beaches, lakes, or large bodies of water during healing
• Showers are fine, but do not submerge the piercing
Full aftercare guide:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0739/5495/1409/files/Piercing_Aftercare.pdf?v=1769695946
MRI, Surgery & Retainers
If you need an MRI, medical scan, or surgery, do not leave your piercing empty for extended periods.
Flat piercings can shrink quickly.
We carry retainers designed to maintain the piercing opening during medical procedures. Contact us prior to your appointment for sizing.
Z-Edge Lifetime Jewelry Guarantee
Eligible jewelry purchased from Z-Edge is covered under our lifetime guarantee for manufacturer defects, such as genuine gem loss.
Lost jewelry is not covered under warranty.
Damage caused by impact, improper care, or neglect is not covered.
Please ask your piercer for complete warranty details.
