An industrial piercing, sometimes called a scaffold piercing or construction piercing, is any two pierced holes connected with a single straight piece of jewelry; however, it typically refers to a double perforation of the upper ear cartilage specifically.

What is scaffolding in piercing?

Scaffold piercings are a classic ear cartilage piercing that really stands out. They consist of two ear-rim piercings connected by one long barbell. Scaffold piercings usually go straight across the top of the ear but they can be placed at any angle.

How painful is a scaffold piercing?

Since the industrial piercing is simply a combination of two cartilage piercing types, the piercing shouldn't hurt more than any other cartilage piercing. ... You shouldn't expect too much pain during the piercing process, but it will be a little more uncomfortable during the first few weeks of healing.