Medical Ear Piercing

Medical Ear Piercing in a Safe, Sterile Environment

Why should you consider Medical Ear Piercing by a pediatrician, rather than taking your child to get their ears pierced at the mall? At Rocky Vista Health Center we offer professional, experienced ear piercing for children of all ages in a safe and sterile medical environment.


Unlike the mall, our providers use medical-grade sterile plastic earrings to avoid allergic reactions and risk of infection. Ear piercing at Rocky Vista Health Center only takes about 5 minutes to complete and, for most children, we can pierce both ears at the same time if you prefer.

The cost of medical ear piercing at Rocky Vista Health center is just $120 and includes the procedure, the earrings, and the after-care cleaning wipes so you have everything you need.

If your child is a patient at our practice and you would like to have their ears pierced during their check-up, just ask.

Give us a call today to schedule an appointment for medical earpiercing, or to schedule a pediatrics appointment that includes piercing for child.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What age is best for ear piercing?

    Some parents want their babies to get their ears pierced. we ask patients to wait until after the child's 2-month checkup, when they’ve had their first round of vaccines. This gives the earlobe time to grow and develop.


    For toddlers, school-aged children, and preteens, we usually decide to pierce both ears at the same time so there's no anticipation anxiety. 

  • What kind of studs do you use?

    We use only medical-grade plastic. The plastic decreases risk of irritation, infection, and allergy. Everything is completely sterile and nothing that touches the ear is ever reused.

  • How do you decide where on the earlobe to pierce?

    We have done many piercings over the years and have a good idea of typical placement. We always mark the location so parent and child can confirm it’s correct. No one has perfectly symmetrical earlobes so minor variation in earlobe shape and size are expected and not a problem.

  • How long should we wait before changing out the earrings?

    It's ideal to leave in piercing studs for at least six weeks because piercing studs are a bit thicker, and over time the holes contract. If an earring happens to fall out, replace it with any earring available to keep the hole open.

  • What's the best way to care for earlobes after piercing?

    The most important thing to do is to keep the pierced earlobes clean to prevent infections. We will provide instructions and swabs for cleansing. Always wash hands before touching earlobes, as initially the hole is essentially an open wound.


    You will have sterile wipes to use on the piercings for the first couple weeks after placement, and that is all you need!

  • What are the risks of medical ear piercing?

    Infection is a risk with any procedure. We make sure everything is sterile, and as long as you keep the area around the piercing clean, this shouldn’t be an issue.


    If there is any soreness, redness, or pus at the site of piercing, see your doctor within 24 hours.


    In rare cases, the infection is worse. The earring needs to be removed, and oral antibiotics are prescribed. After 6 to 12 months, the ear can be re-pierced.

  • What is the cost of medical ear piercing?

    Our ear piercing fee is $120.

  • Can my child get their ears pierced if they aren't a patient at Rocky Vista Medical Center?

    Absolutely!  We provide this as a service to our members and to the community. There are very few options for medical-grade ear piercing in our part of the state.


    To set up an appointment, click here.

  • What else should I know about getting my child's ears pierced?

    It’s best to avoid hanging or heavy earrings for at least 6 months after a new piercing, as it can pull on the hole and create a larger or elongated hole.


    If you are considering piercing your child’s ears, please find a professional, help your child keep the area clean, and see your pediatrician right away if there is any sign of infection or irritation.