Lobe & stacked lobe
Flexible starting points for a first piercing or a layered lobe arrangement. Placement still accounts for existing holes and future spacing.
Lobe, Helix, Tragus & Curated Ear at Chill Ink, Galata
Ear Piercing in Istanbul
Professional lobe, helix, tragus, conch, daith and curated ear piercing in Galata, Istanbul. See prices, healing times, titanium jewelry and book.
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- Titanium included
- Needle only — no piercing guns
- Open daily 12:00–00:00
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Ear piercing at Chill Ink starts from 600 TL for a lobe or stacked lobe, with standard titanium jewelry included. Helix and tragus start from 800 TL, forward helix and flat from 850 TL, conch, rook and daith from 950 TL, and industrial from 1,050 TL. Premium jewelry can increase the final total, which is confirmed before the procedure.
We offer lobe, stacked lobe, helix, forward helix, flat, tragus, conch, rook, daith, snug, transverse lobe and industrial piercings. Some cartilage placements are anatomy-dependent, so final suitability and angle are assessed in person.
An earlobe piercing commonly needs at least 6–8 weeks, but the minimum range is not a guarantee. The channel can still be fragile even when the outside looks calm. Ask your piercer before changing jewelry if it remains tender, swollen or irritated.
Ear cartilage piercings such as helix, tragus, conch, rook and daith commonly need around 6–9 months or longer. Healing varies, and ongoing pressure from sleep, headphones or snagging can extend the process.
Sensation is personal and varies by placement. Most people describe a brief sharp pressure, while cartilage can feel firmer than a lobe. The marking and preparation usually take longer than the needle pass, and you can ask to pause at any point.
No. We use a fresh sterile single-use piercing needle for both lobes and cartilage and do not use piercing guns. The placement is marked and approved with you before the procedure.
Sometimes. We first consider the placements, the side you sleep on, your routine, existing piercings and how much healing you can manage. Your piercer may recommend fewer placements in one visit or a phased curated-ear plan.
It depends on the placement, anatomy and the specific ring. A hoop look may be your style direction, but a flat-back stud or another shape can be more appropriate as starter jewelry for some fresh piercings. Your piercer will explain the suitable options.
Avoid sleeping directly on a healing cartilage piercing because pressure can irritate it and affect the angle. A travel pillow can help keep the ear inside the opening, and clean pillowcases are important during healing.
Downsizing timing depends on the placement and how the initial swelling settles. Do not change or shorten jewelry yourself. Ask the studio to assess the fit if the post feels excessively long, catches often, feels tight or the angle appears to change.
Yes. Our Galata studio welcomes international visitors and provides clear aftercare guidance. Consider flights, swimming, helmets, headphones and the side you sleep on, because aftercare continues after you leave Istanbul.
Walk-ins are welcome when a piercer is available, but messaging first is recommended—especially during a short trip. Chill Ink is at Büyük Hendek Caddesi No:3 in Galata, Beyoğlu, close to Galata Tower, and is open every day from 12:00 to 00:00.
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