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Ear Piercing Columbus, Ohio

Ear Piercing Columbus, Ohio

Where Precision & Safety Meet the Art of the Piercing

Getting your ears pierced in Columbus, Ohio, has never felt this considered. At Donaldson, ear piercing is performed by a licensed medical aesthetician in a medspa-grade setting, with curated jewelry, hands-on aftercare guidance and the kind of attention to detail you deserve.

Key Clinical Takeaways

  • What It Is: Ear piercing is a straightforward, precise & clinically informed procedure. Each placement decision, piece of jewelry & aftercare recommendation is made with your long-term comfort & healing in mind.
  • Who It Is For: Pretty much everyone. Adults seeking a first or fifth piercing, parents bringing their kids, patients who’ve completed an earlobe repair & are ready to pierce again.
  • Donaldson Difference: We offer surgical-grade sterility standards, intentionally selected jewelry & curated aftercare. What sets us apart exists in both the credentials of those who perform the piercing & the entire environment in which it happens.

Meet Andie Schroeder, LME — Your Ear Piercing Specialist

Andie is a licensed medical aesthetician and licensed cosmetic tattoo artist who has been with Donaldson since 2022. Her work spans cosmetic tattooing, clinical skincare, ear piercing and beyond. She approaches each patient interaction with the same precision, personal attention and goal of a safe, natural-looking outcome that everyone involved will be proud of.

Get To Know Her Better

Andie Schroeder, LME, smiling while posing for a photograph against the muted wall in Lewis Center, Ohio

What a Piercing Appointment With Her Looks Like

No consultation required. When you book with Andie, your appointment covers everything, including placement discussion, jewelry selection, the piercing itself and your aftercare walkthrough. With your input, she is able to handle all of this in one sitting.

It’s efficient, but never rushed.

Understanding Your Placement Options

Whether you’re keeping it classic or building something that makes more of a statement, Andie can help you figure out what works for your anatomy and your goals.

She offers a range of ear piercing placements, including:
  • Lobes: Firsts, doubles & stacked lobes for a curated, layered look
  • Helix: Along the outer cartilage ridge
  • Flat/Flap: On the inner cartilage shelf
  • Nostril: Traditional nostril placement (no septum currently; more information below)
An up-close photo showcasing an woman's ear with multiple ear piercing placements

WHAT ABOUT THE MALL KIOSK?

Why Get Your Ears Pierced at a Plastic Surgeon's Office

  • Our Standards Are Different Here

    Donaldson operates under surgical-grade sterility and clinical safety protocols. When Andie picks up a piercing needle, she’s doing so in the same environment where our aesthetic medicine team prepares patients for procedures and treatments. Infection control is non-negotiable here and provider accountability is built into every patient interaction.

  • Your Jewelry Is Part of the Treatment

    We provide all jewelry for your new piercing, and the selection is intentional. The posts we use are slightly thicker than standard jewelry, which creates a more stable heal and reduces the risk of irritation and migration. Yes, the piece that you choose has aesthetic appeal, but it is also a hand-picked healing tool.

  • Aftercare Doesn't End at the Door

    After your piercing, Andie walks you through everything you need to know to heal well. We’ll have saline aftercare products available for purchase, and our team is always accessible if you develop irritation bumps, need a jewelry size adjustment or just have questions along the way. That kind of continuity of care is our standard.

  • The Post-Earlobe Repair Pipeline

    Our surgical team performs in-office earlobe repairs for torn, stretched or otherwise compromised earlobes without the need for general anesthesia. Once you’ve healed, Andie can re-pierce the same ear with full clinical context already in hand. You’re moving forward with someone who understands your history.

Mall kiosks. Jewelry stores. Walk-in studios. These commercial spaces are perfectly capable of getting the job done. But the question isn’t “can they do it,” rather “what happens before, during and after?”

Preparation & Aftercare

Comprehensive, Clinical-Level Care in Every Session 

A close up photo of a woman's ear that has recently healed after an ear piercing

Jewelry That Heals With You

The jewelry we use isn’t selected for looks alone. The slightly thicker post gauge we use creates a cleaner channel through the tissue, which supports a more stable, faster heal with less risk of the piercing shifting or becoming irritated during the process.

Andie discussing ear piercing aftercare with a patient in the Lewis Center medspa lobby

Your Aftercare Plan

Andie walks you through everything before you leave, including what to clean with, what to avoid and what to watch for. We carry aftercare products in-office, and our team remains available between appointments if any questions arise. Irritation bumps, sizing issues, general healing questions — you don’t have to figure those out alone.

Andie helping a patient see what she could expect from specific ear piercing placements

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Booking is simple. Call to schedule and come into the office. If you are comfortable with the timeline, Andie handles placement consultation and the piercing itself in a single visit. Cartilage placements typically require a longer initial jewelry length to accommodate swelling, which she will explain and account for at your appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer a full range of ear placements, including lobe piercings (firsts, seconds and stacked), helix piercings along the outer cartilage, and flat/flap piercings on the inner cartilage shelf. If you’re unsure what’s right for your anatomy and aesthetic goals, Andie will walk you through your options at your appointment.

Yes, initial jewelry is provided and included with your piercing. We use intentionally selected pieces with slightly thicker posts, which create a more stable healing channel and reduce the risk of migration or irritation. You do not need to bring your own jewelry in; we provide the right tool for the job from the start.

Many local studios are excellent at what they do and we fully support their work. But the clinical environment makes a meaningful difference. At Donaldson, ear piercing is performed under the same surgical-grade sterility and safety protocols used throughout our practice.

That means rigorous infection control, provider accountability and a level of aftercare continuity that some studios are unable to offer.

Yes. Andie performs ear piercings for children, and the same clinical standards apply regardless of age. If you’re bringing a child in for their first piercing, the appointment includes a full aftercare walkthrough, so parents leave knowing exactly how to support the healing process at home.

The most common risks include infection, irritation bumps and improper placement. We proactively address each of these at our practice through strict sterility protocols, intentional jewelry selection and a hands-on aftercare plan.

Andie is also available after your appointment if any issues arise, so you’re not navigating potential complications or confusion without medical support.

Yes. Our surgical team performs earlobe repair for torn, stretched or damaged earlobes. Once you’ve healed, Andie can re-pierce the same ear with full knowledge of your repair history already in hand.

more About Earlobe Repair

Andie does offer traditional nostril piercings. Septum piercings are not currently available. If you’re interested in a nostril piercing, mention it when you book and we’ll get you set up with Andie.

Are You Ready to Lock In Your Look?

Then our ear piercing specialists in Columbus, Ohio, are ready to discuss your goals, answer your questions and get started. Just call to schedule or fill out our contact form, and Andie will handle the rest for you!

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