Implant-grade jewellery
We use nickel-free implant-grade titanium and high-quality surgical steel. Skin-friendly materials lower the chance of irritation.
Piercing
Body piercing in Aydın, Turkey
Mia Porfiria Ink is a tattoo studio in Efeler, Aydın that also does piercing. A piercing is a small surgical procedure rather than a purely cosmetic one, so jewellery quality, sterilisation and correct placement decide how well it heals.
Where we are
Finding the studio
The studio is in Efeler, the central district of Aydın in western Turkey — the only physical Mia Porfiria Ink location. People also come to us from Nazilli, Söke and Kuşadası.
You can walk in, but the wait is shorter if you message ahead. We answer in English over WhatsApp, so you can check availability and ask about placement before you come.
What decides healing
Three things that matter
Autoclave sterilisation
Equipment is sterilised in an autoclave and needles are single-use, opened in front of you.
Placement that suits you
Anatomy differs from person to person. We assess the spot before piercing rather than working to a fixed template.
Placements
Piercings we do
These are the placements we do. Each heading gives the anatomical area it applies to; if you are not sure which one you want, we decide together before anything is marked. Ear piercing included, every placement is done in the same studio to the same standards.
Ear piercings
Earlobe — lobe piercing
The soft tissue at the bottom of the ear. It contains no cartilage, which makes it the most commonly chosen placement and usually the easiest to heal. It can be done as a single piercing or as several.Helix piercing
The strip of cartilage running along the outer rim of the ear. Because it is cartilage, it takes longer to heal than soft tissue.Flat piercing
The flat area of cartilage between the helix and the conch. Its width and thickness vary noticeably from person to person, so the spot and the jewellery length are chosen to match. Being cartilage, it heals more slowly than soft tissue.Tragus piercing
The small flap of cartilage just in front of the ear canal. Its thickness differs noticeably from person to person, so we assess your anatomy first.Conch piercing
The wide bowl in the middle of the ear. It can sit closer to the inner edge (inner conch) or further out, and the jewellery is chosen to match the position.Daith piercing
The inner fold of cartilage above the ear canal. It is a narrow, enclosed area, so not everyone’s anatomy suits it — if yours does not, we will tell you.Rook piercing
The ridge of cartilage in the upper inner ear. Like the daith it depends on anatomy: how pronounced the fold is decides whether it can be done.Industrial piercing
Two separate points in the upper ear cartilage joined by a single straight barbell. Both holes are made at once and the alignment between them is dictated by the shape of your ear, so not everyone’s anatomy suits it — if yours does not, we will tell you. Two cartilage points heal at the same time, so it needs follow-up.
Nose piercings
Nostril piercing
The side wall of the nostril. Height and angle are set to suit your facial features; the wrong angle can leave the jewellery sitting awkwardly.Septum piercing
The wall between the two nostrils. The piercing does not pass through cartilage but through the thin strip of soft tissue just in front of it; that spot differs from person to person and is marked beforehand.
Face piercings
Eyebrow piercing
The shallow tissue above the brow bone. Because it is a surface placement, the angle and depth decide how well the jewellery stays in place.Anti-eyebrow piercing
A surface piercing placed below the eye or on the upper cheekbone, done with a bar sitting horizontally under the skin. With surface piercings the chance of the body pushing the jewellery out over time — migration or rejection — is higher than with cartilage or soft-tissue placements, and we talk this through before going ahead.Labret piercing
The area below the lower lip. The inner end of the jewellery rests against the gum and teeth, so length and disc choice matter.Medusa — philtrum piercing
The philtrum groove just above the upper lip. Symmetry along the midline affects the result directly, so we spend longer on the marking stage.
Body piercings
Navel piercing
The upper fold of the navel. Whether it can be done depends on the depth of the fold and the skin, so anatomical suitability is assessed first. Also known as a belly or belly button piercing.
Dermal placement
Dermal piercing
A single-point placement: a small anchor is set under the skin and only the interchangeable top stays visible. It is not a bar passing under the skin as in an anti-eyebrow — it is a different method and needs different care. With dermals the jewellery can also be pushed out over time, so we do not recommend areas that take constant knocks or rubbing.
Also
Jewellery change
A safe jewellery change for piercings that have healed.Consultation
An assessment for piercings that are not healing well.
Cartilage placements (helix, flat, tragus, conch, daith, rook, industrial) take longer to heal than soft tissue. With surface placements (anti-eyebrow) and dermals the jewellery is more likely to be pushed out over time, so protecting the area from knocks and rubbing matters especially there. The basic aftercare is the same for every placement.
The spot is marked before the needle is used, and nothing goes ahead until you have approved it. If you are not sure which placement suits you, message us on WhatsApp — we can give you an idea from a photo of your ear or face.
Aftercare
What to do while it heals
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First 24 hours
Leave the area alone. Do not rotate or play with the jewellery and keep hands away from it.
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First weeks
Clean as instructed and avoid pools, the sea and saunas while the channel is still forming.
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Things to avoid
Changing the jewellery early, sleeping directly on the piercing and touching it with unwashed hands.
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Check-up
Come back when healing is complete so the first jewellery change is done properly.
Good to know
Before you come in
Healing time varies by location. On average it takes somewhere between six and twelve weeks, and cartilage placements such as helix or conch usually take longer.
When sterile equipment is used and the aftercare instructions are followed, the risk is low — but healing still differs from person to person, which is why we check suitability before piercing rather than after.
For anyone under 18 we only go ahead with the consent of a parent or legal guardian who is there with them, and only as far as the applicable rules and our own safety policy allow; valid photo ID is required. A guardian’s consent on its own is not permission for every placement: depending on age and anatomical suitability there are spots we will not do. We decide together during the consultation what can be done.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does a piercing hurt?
Depending on your pain threshold you may feel a brief sting. The procedure itself is over within a few seconds.
What jewellery do you use?
Nickel-free implant-grade titanium and high-quality surgical steel. Because these materials are skin-friendly, the risk of irritation is low.
How long does healing take?
It varies by placement, but on average healing completes in about six to twelve weeks. Cartilage areas such as helix or conch usually take longer.
When can I change the jewellery?
The first change should happen after healing is complete and should be done by our piercer. Changing it too early can disrupt healing.
Is piercing risky?
When sterile equipment is used and the aftercare instructions are followed, the risk is low. Anatomical suitability is assessed before the procedure.
Do I need an appointment?
We recommend booking so you do not have to wait. You can message us on WhatsApp.
I am under 18 — can I get pierced?
For anyone under 18 we only proceed with the consent of a parent or legal guardian who is present, and only as far as the applicable rules and our own safety policy allow; valid photo ID is required. A guardian’s consent on its own is not permission for every placement: depending on age and anatomical suitability there are spots we will not do.
Are surface and dermal piercings different from the rest?
Yes. A surface piercing such as an anti-eyebrow uses a bar sitting horizontally under the skin, while a dermal uses a single-point anchor set under the skin; they are different methods. With both, the chance of the body pushing the jewellery out over time is higher than with cartilage or soft-tissue placements. We talk this through before going ahead.
Appointment
Request an appointment
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Contact
Book a piercing
Tell us which placement you have in mind and we will let you know about anatomical suitability and jewellery options.
Address
Kurtuluş Mah. 2013 Sok. No: 3/B
Efeler / Aydın, Turkey
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Phone+90 507 006 01 69
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