How long do i have to wait to change my cartilage piercing?

Healing Time 3 - 12 months, depending on the amount of cartilage pierced. Do not touch your piercing with unwashed hands. Do not let others touch it while it is healing. Clean your healing piercing once a day only, using antibacterial soap. Wash and dry your hair before piercing, and frequently thereafter. Never use alcohol swabs, Betadine, hydrogen peroxide or tea tree oil to clean your piercing. Pain, redness and unusual discharge may be due to infection. Consult your piercer or a physician if you develop any of these symptoms. Take vitamin C and zinc to maximise your healing. Wait till your piercing is healed before changing jewelry yourself.