Piercing prices in Istanbul — last updated 2 August 2026
You want a piercing in Istanbul, but every page you open says "contact us for pricing" instead of giving you a number. If you're comparing piercing prices in Istanbul, this guide gives you real figures.
We do it differently. Below is Bosphorus Ink's complete 2026 piercing price list, broken down by placement. You'll also find realistic healing times, what's actually included in the price, and why a cheap piercing usually ends up costing more.
2026 Istanbul Piercing Price List
These piercing prices in Istanbul apply at both Bosphorus Ink studios — Beşiktaş and Pendik. Every price includes a single-use sterile needle, implant grade titanium initial jewellery, and aftercare guidance. Prices are shown in Turkish Lira (TRY).
Ear Piercing Prices
| Piercing | Price | Typical healing |
|---|---|---|
| Standard lobe | 500 TL | 6–8 weeks |
| Helix | 800 TL | 6–12 months |
| Tragus | 800 TL | 6–12 months |
| Rook | 900 TL | 6–12 months |
| Daith | 900 TL | 6–9 months |
| Forward helix | 900 TL | 6–12 months |
| Outer conch | 900 TL | 6–12 months |
| Anti-tragus | 1,000 TL | 6–12 months |
| Snug | 1,000 TL | 8–12 months |
| Inner conch | 1,200 TL | 6–12 months |
| Industrial | 1,400 TL | 9–12 months |
| Orbital | 1,500 TL | 6–12 months |
Face & Oral Piercing Prices
| Piercing | Price | Typical healing |
|---|---|---|
| Nostril | 900 TL | 4–6 months |
| Eyebrow | 1,000 TL | 2–3 months |
| Septum | 1,000 TL | 6–8 weeks |
| Monroe | 1,000 TL | 2–3 months |
| Medusa | 1,000 TL | 2–3 months |
| Lip | 1,000 TL | 6–8 weeks |
| Labret | 1,000 TL | 6–8 weeks |
| Vertical labret | 1,200 TL | 2–3 months |
| Tongue | 1,200 TL | 4–6 weeks |
| Cheek | 1,200 TL | 3–6 months |
| Earl / Bridge | 1,500 TL | 3–4 months |
Body Piercing Prices
| Piercing | Price | Typical healing |
|---|---|---|
| Navel | 1,200 TL | 6–12 months |
| Nipple | 1,500 TL | 6–12 months |
Prices valid for 2026. Premium jewellery (gold, gemstone, custom pieces) is charged separately.
Not sure which piercing suits your anatomy? Send us a photo on WhatsApp and we'll tell you honestly: Ask on WhatsApp
What Determines the Price?
Wondering why piercing prices in Istanbul vary so much from studio to studio? A few things drive the difference.
Technical difficulty of the placement. Piercing a lobe and piercing an industrial are not the same job. An industrial connects two separate cartilage points with a single barbell, and both holes must line up to the millimetre. Get the angle wrong and the jewellery never sits properly. That's why it costs three times a lobe.
Cartilage vs. soft tissue. Soft tissue like the earlobe and septum heals in weeks. Cartilage placements — helix, rook, conch — take months, have limited blood flow, and demand both a more careful technique and better jewellery. See our cartilage piercing healing guide for the full aftercare.
The initial jewellery. This is the least visible and most important line item. We use implant grade titanium (ASTM F-136) for every initial piercing. The cheap nickel-bearing steel used in budget studios can trigger an allergic reaction in an unhealed channel and leave a permanent scar.
Anatomical suitability. Not every piercing works on every person. Daith, rook and snug all depend on the shape of your ear cartilage. Forced onto unsuitable anatomy, a piercing won't heal — it migrates and rejects. That's why we assess your anatomy before booking, free of charge.
What's Included
Your price covers: application with a single-use sterile needle, implant grade titanium initial jewellery, an anatomy assessment before we start, written and verbal aftercare instructions, and 30 days of free WhatsApp follow-up — message us about any redness, discharge or question and we'll answer.
Not included: jewellery changes after healing, and premium jewellery upgrades.
Why We Never Use a Piercing Gun
This is the clearest explanation of the price difference.
A piercing gun doesn't cut tissue — it crushes and tears it, forcing a blunt stud through under pressure. The result is more tissue trauma, slower healing, higher infection risk, and a real chance of permanent cartilage deformity.
Guns also can't be properly sterilised. Their plastic bodies can't go in an autoclave; only the surface can be wiped down.
At Bosphorus Ink, every single piercing is done with a single-use sterile needle — earlobes included. A needle cuts cleanly, creates a genuine channel for the jewellery, and heals noticeably faster.
Aftercare: The First 30 Days
Half of a good piercing is the application. The other half is what you do afterwards.
Do. Clean twice daily with sterile saline. Never touch the area without washing your hands first. Try not to sleep on it — a travel pillow helps with ear piercings.
Don't. Don't rotate the jewellery; this is outdated advice that re-injures healing tissue every time. No alcohol, no hydrogen peroxide. Stay out of pools, the sea and hammams for the first four weeks. Don't change the jewellery before the healing period is over — removing it early can close the channel within hours.
When to message us. Increasing redness, heat, yellow-green discharge or persistent throbbing — don't wait it out. Send a photo on WhatsApp. Follow-up is free for the first 30 days.
Travelling to Istanbul?
If you're visiting and want a piercing during your trip, two things are worth planning around.
Timing. Get it done early in your stay if you can, so we can check on healing before you fly home. Most piercings are fine to fly with immediately, but the first 48 hours are when swelling peaks.
Swimming. If your trip includes the sea, a hammam or a pool, a new piercing and those plans don't mix for the first four weeks. Tell us your itinerary on WhatsApp and we'll help you pick a placement that fits it.
Both our studios have English-speaking staff. Beşiktaş is central and easy to reach from Taksim, Şişli and the Bosphorus side.
The Real Cost of a Cheap Piercing
A 300 TL helix instead of an 800 TL one looks tempting. Here's where the difference comes from.
Budget studios typically use nickel-bearing steel, and nickel allergy is common. If a reaction develops you have to remove the jewellery, the channel closes, and you're left with a scar.
Gun piercing can cause permanent cartilage damage. A channel opened at the wrong angle never heals properly — the only fix is removing the jewellery, waiting months, and starting over.
So the arithmetic is: a 300 TL piercing that needs redoing costs you 300 TL, plus months of healing, plus a second application fee, plus the risk of a permanent mark.
Age Requirement
Under 18s need parental consent, and the parent must be present at the studio. For tongue, navel and nipple piercings we require 18+ regardless of consent.
Piercings at Bosphorus Ink
Two studios in Istanbul since 2021 — Beşiktaş and Pendik. 5/5 on Google from over 3,000 verified reviews. The piercing prices in Istanbul listed above are the same at both studios.
Every application uses single-use sterile equipment under ISO-standard hygiene protocols. Our piercing team is separately trained: our tattoo artists don't pierce, and our piercers don't tattoo. Curious about the tattoo side? See our tattoo prices in Istanbul guide.
Want to know which piercing suits you before you book? Send a photo of your ear on WhatsApp — we'll look at your anatomy and tell you what will and won't work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a piercing cost in Istanbul?
Piercing prices in Istanbul at Bosphorus Ink range from 500 TL to 1,500 TL depending on placement. A standard lobe is 500 TL, helix 800 TL, septum 1,000 TL, navel 1,200 TL and industrial 1,400 TL. Every price includes a sterile needle application and implant grade titanium initial jewellery.
Is jewellery included in the price?
Yes. Implant grade titanium initial jewellery is included. Gold, gemstone or custom pieces are charged separately.
Does a piercing hurt?
Pain tolerance varies, but the application takes seconds. Earlobes and septums are among the least intense; cartilage placements like rook and industrial are more noticeable. A sterile needle hurts considerably less than a gun.
How long does a piercing take to heal?
Soft tissue (lobe, septum, lip) heals in 6–8 weeks. Cartilage (helix, rook, conch, industrial) takes 6–12 months. Navel and nipple piercings take 6–12 months.
Needle or piercing gun — which is better?
Needle, without question. A gun crushes tissue, prolongs healing and can permanently damage cartilage, and its plastic body can't be fully sterilised. We never use guns, not even on earlobes.
Can I swim after getting pierced?
Stay out of the sea, pools and hammams for the first four weeks. Cartilage piercings need longer — ask us about your specific placement.
Do you speak English?
Yes. Both studios have English-speaking staff, and you can message us in English on WhatsApp any time.
Can I get pierced the same day?
Usually yes — we accept walk-ins. To avoid waiting during busy hours, message us on WhatsApp first.
Frequently Asked Questions
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