7 months ago I got double mid-helix cartilage piercings specifically for these earrings/jewelry, and I have ZERO regrets! I love the look, a little edgier than a basic hoop, and snug on the ear! Love'm! I ordered the 6.5mm post Fat Patt and Patt jewelry specifically for when my swelling goes down. I knew 6.5mm wouldn't fit right away, but this is an investment wi$e for me, SOO I'm currently wearing the 6.5mm posts/Patts in my 2nd lobe hole for now. The impatient side of me wishes I'd gotten the 8mm post so I could wear them now! Some reviews have stated they feel a little pokey if you lay on them, I didn't notice that but the smaller Patt does for me because it is a bit shorter and rests higher up on my lobe flesh than the larger Fat Patt that nicely fits just behind...definitely not a deal breaker level of pokey for me. The Smaller Patt for me will be better in my top helix hole where the hole is closer to the edge of ear and less fleshy lobe. Absolutely adore just need Cartlidge healing vibes now!