Medical Ear Piercing

At Stowe Farm Pediatrics, we utilize - and love! - the Blomdahl medical ear piercing system, available only to physicians and nurses.

Blomdahl is a Swedish company that has designed a sterile piercing process that causes minimal tissue trauma and utilizes only medical-grade titanium and medical-grade plastic earrings for piercing. The earrings are sterile and hypoallergenic, avoiding the common problem of irritation and allergic reactions to nickel and other “filler” metals commonly found in jewelry. The earrings are designed to facilitate good air flow and healing, and the modern aseptic design of the piercing instrument and earring cartridges significantly reduces the risk of infection.

  • You do not need to be a patient at Stowe Farm Pediatrics.

  • Piercing is available for both children and adults.

  • At this time, we are only piercing earlobes.

  • We offer ear piercing both in the office and in the comfort of your own home!

Pricing

Includes one set of medical-grade titanium or plastic piercing studs and after-care supplies

In Office:

$100

$80 for Stowe Farm Pediatrics members

At Home:

$130

Scheduling

We are currently offering piercing on select days by appointment only. Please complete the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

We do have some limited appointment times for in-office piercing that can be self-scheduled online: click here to view and book online.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Blomdahl piercing system offers a number of benefits.

    First, it provides true medical-grade sterility. Blomdahl uses a fully enclosed, sterile, single-use cartridge system. Earrings and clasp are pre-sterilized and never touched by hands This eliminates cross-contamination risk from reused instruments, improper needle handling, and non-sterile jewelry insertion after piercing.

    Second, the Blomdahl system was designed specifically for children, and engineered for pediatric anatomy and compliance. It offers:

    • Controlled, rapid motion → less tissue trauma

    • Short, sharp medical stud → minimal tearing

    • Predictable depth and angle → consistent outcomes

    • Very brief procedure → reduced anxiety and movement

    Finally, Blomdahl minimizes infection risk by creating a clean puncture (not tearing); using sterile, biocompatible studs; and providing standardized aftercare protocols.

  • Traditional spring-loaded piercing guns can cause tissue compression and tearing. The medical Blomdahl system we use is not a traditional gun - it uses a controlled, sterile mechanism designed to create a clean puncture, similar in outcome to a needle but with greater consistency in children.

  • Needle piercing can be safe in experienced hands, but it also relies heavily on technique, environment, jewelry handling, and patient cooperation. In pediatric care, we choose the option with the fewest variables and highest consistency.

    We exclusively use the Blomdahl medical ear-piercing system because it offers:

    • Sterile, single-use cartridges (no instrument reuse)

    • Hypoallergenic medical-grade jewelry (nickel-free)

    • A fast, controlled procedure that minimizes tissue trauma

    • Less handling of the ear, which lowers infection risk

    • Better tolerance for infants and young children

    For pediatric patients, especially babies and toddlers, this approach aligns best with medical safety standards.

    We also provide a warm, comfortable, clean, and private environment for piercing, as many families are not comfortable in a piercing parlor/tattoo studio environment.

  • No! We provide the earrings used for piercing. We have a number of different styles you can choose from. Blomdahl earrings are made from medical-grade plastic or titanium, and they are nickel-free, compliant with EU and medical standards.

    Blomdahl uses a fully enclosed, sterile, single-use cartridge system, which means that the earrings and clasp are pre-sterilized and never touched by hands