Minor Piercings FAQ

Minor Piercings


Porter Lyons offers piercings for minors at our staff's discretion and upon meeting the specified criteria.

We offer first lobe and outer helix/cartilage piercings for ages 13 and older. Please note, this does not include inner ear piercings (rook, daith, conch, etc.)

For all piercings under 18, the following materials are required:

  • Guardian's government-issued ID
  • Child's birth certificate
  • Valid government-issued ID for Minor (ex: passport, ID card)
  • Minor piercing release form (to be signed upon arrival)

Piercing appointments are booked in 1-hour intervals. This includes jewelry selection, piercing time, and a consultation with minor prior to the piercing to talk through the piercing process and confirm minor's readiness for the procedure.
For lobe piercings, the appointment fee is $100 and includes the cost of two (2) first lobe piercings.*
For outer helix piercing, the appointment fee is $50 and includes the cost for one (1) outer helix piercing.*
*Jewelry sold separately.


FAQ

How old does my child have to be to get pierced?
We offer first lobe and outer helix/cartilage piercings for clients who are age 13 and older at the time of their appointment.

What documents are needed involving minor piercing?
Per Louisiana state law, we need at the time of appointment a valid government issued ID for both the legal guardian as well as the minor. They need to have both a picture and birthdate. The types of IDs typically used are a state ID card or passport. We are required to take copies of these documents for our records, for every procedure performed.

Do you use a piercing gun or needle to pierce minors?
Every piercing performed at Porter Lyons is performed with a pre-sterilized single use needle. They are the only suitable method of performing safe piercings.

What jewelry selection is offered for minor piercings?
We have a wide range in selection of our Threaded Flat Back Earrings. In your consultation you'll be able to speak with our piercer to make the best selection for their overall anatomy as well as what is going to be best for the initial piercing and healing process.

Do we need to have a consultation?
Yes. We sit down with every child prior to their piercing to ensure the best experience possible. In the consultation we will discuss their anatomy, jewelry selection, how the procedure is performed, what to expect before and after the procedure and full aftercare instructions. We also provide an in person demonstration on how the jewelry is inserted and how to safely remove jewelry.


Book An Appointment

If you would like to proceed with booking a minor piercing appointment, please visit the appointment page to view availability and check out.