Outer conch piercing- safe? ?

Question

Overall, is this a safe piercing? I have heard stories of shattering cartiledge, etc. If I go to a professional, will it be ok? http://wiki.bmezine.com/index.php/Image:Outer_Conch_Piercing-4.jpg

Answer 1

They're generally pretty safe. That picture is actually of a dermal punch which is a lot different that just getting a piercing.

If a problem does happen it won't just happen suddenly so you'll have a chance to treat it or take the piercing out before it causes any kind of permanent damage.  

Answer 2

First of all, you're amazing for referencing BMEzine. Yes, it is a safe piercing (as you should have seen on bmezine that cartildege shattering really isn't that common).