2nd Face Tattoo & Body Piercing · Bucharest

Jewellery sizes
medical piercing.

Guidance on thickness of the bar, length, diameter and material, depending on the type of piercing.

What sizes are used for piercing jewellery?

Sizes vary depending on area and anatomy. Generally, bar thickness is between 1 mm and 1.6 mm, and length or diameter is chosen to allow initial swelling without excessive pressure. Values are indicative and must be confirmed by the piercer.

1–1.6 mmCommon bar thicknesses
6–22 mmCommon lengths
8–10 mmCommon diameters for rings
IndicativeSize is determined by anatomy

Correct size matters.

Jewellery is chosen based on anatomy, pierced area and the space needed during the initial healing period.

Indicative guide

1–1.6 mmCommon thicknesses for medical piercing jewellery

Length and diameter vary depending on the procedure type and individual anatomy.

What do we check beforehand?

Sizes on this page are indicative and do not replace an evaluation done in the studio.

01
Anatomy of the areaThe shape and thickness of the tissue influence the length of the jewellery.
02
Initial swellingAdditional space is necessary during the initial period.
03
Type of piercingStud, barbell, curved barbell or ring, depending on the area.
04
MaterialMedical jewellery made of surgical stainless steel.

Sizes for each piercing.

See indicative values for bar, ball, diameter and material.

Lobe Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
LOBE PIERCING

Lobe Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Nose Piercing (nostril) – medicinal jewellery sizes
NOSE PIERCING

Nose Piercing (nostril)

Bar thickness: 1mmBar length: 7mmBall diameter: 2mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Circular Nose Piercing (Ring) – medicinal jewellery sizes
CIRCULAR NOSE PIERCING

Circular Nose Piercing (Ring)

Bar thickness: 1.2mmDiameter: 8/10mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Septum Nose Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
SEPTUM PIERCING

Septum Nose Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8/10mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Navel Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
NAVEL PIERCING

Navel Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.6mmBar length: 10/12mmBall diameter: 5/8mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Eyebrow Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
EYEBROW PIERCING

Eyebrow Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8/10mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Lip Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
LIP PIERCING

Lip Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8/10mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Vertical Labret Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
VERTICAL LABRET PIERCING

Vertical Labret Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mm/1.6mmBar length: 8mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Smiley Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
SMILEY PIERCING

Smiley Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8/10mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Marley Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
MARLEY PIERCING

Marley Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8/10mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Tongue Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
TONGUE PIERCING

Tongue Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.6mmBar length: 22mmBall diameter: 5mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Snake Eyes Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
Snake Eyes Tongue Piercing

Snake Eyes Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mm/1.6mmBar length: 10mmBall diameter: 4mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Helix Piercing (ear cartilage) – medicinal jewellery sizes
HELIX PIERCING

Helix Piercing (ear cartilage)

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Round Helix Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
ROUND HELIX PIERCING

Circular Helix Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmDiameter: 8/10mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Forward Helix Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
FORWARD HELIX PIERCING

Forward Helix Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 6/8mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Rook Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
ROOK PIERCING

Rook Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Daith Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
DAITH PIERCING

Daith Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Flat Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
FLAT PIERCING

Flat Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Tragus Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
TRAGUS PIERCING

Tragus Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Anti-Tragus Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
ANTI TRAGUS PIERCING

Anti-Tragus Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8/10mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Conch Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
CONCH PIERCING

Conch Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.2mmBar length: 8/10mmBall diameter: 3mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Industrial Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
INDUSTRIAL PIERCING

Industrial Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.6mmBar length: 35/38mmBall diameter: 5mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Dermal Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
DERMAL PIERCING

Dermal Piercing

Ball diameter: 3.9mmStone height: 2.4mmBar size: 2.5mmBase length: 6.12mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Nipple Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
NIPPLE PIERCING

Nipple Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.6mmBar length: 16mmBall diameter: 5mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
Christina Piercing – medicinal jewellery sizes
CHRISTINA PIERCING

Christina Piercing

Bar thickness: 1.6mmBar length: 14mmBall diameter: 4mmMaterial: Stainless steel (surgical metal)
In-salon assessment

Choosing the right size in Bucharest.

At 2nd Face Tattoo & Body Piercing, in the COCOR Store, near Unirii Square, jewellery size is chosen according to anatomy, area and space needed for healing.

The studio is located at B-dul I.C. Brătianu 29–33, basement, Sector 3, Bucharest.

Important: do not change the jewellery yourself during the healing period.

A jewellery piece that is too short can compress tissue, while one that is too long can catch or cause irritation. For changing, checking or shortening the bar after inflammation reduces, schedule an evaluation in the studio.

Frequently asked questions.

Are sizes the same for everyone?

No. Values are indicative, and the final size is determined by anatomy and pierced area.

Why use a longer bar at first?

To allow normal swelling in the first days and to avoid pressure on the tissue.

When can the bar be shortened?

After inflammation reduces and only following a check by the piercer.

Can I buy jewellery myself using the sizes from the table?

An evaluation is recommended beforehand, as anatomical differences may require a different length or diameter.

What material is used for medical jewellery?

The original page indicates stainless steel, also called surgical metal, for the jewellery shown.

See also the pages for each piercing.

Prices, healing, positioning and recommendations for each area.

How to choose the right size.

Experience since 2010

Active studio in Bucharest since 2010.

Anatomical evaluation

Shape and tissue thickness influence size.

Space for swelling

Initial jewellery must allow normal inflammation.

Controlled change

Bar shortening is done after checking the area.

Indicative information

The table does not replace direct measurement.

Editorial update

Content reviewed in July 2026.

Do you need the right size?

Schedule an in-studio check-up for choosing, changing, or correctly shortening the jewellery.