How long after getting a cartilage piercing should you wait to go swimming in a lake or a pool to be safe?

yeah, you would wanna wait so it doesnt get infected,

so yeah, i tihnk 3 weeks is fine Get advice from your physician and not people who have no idea about such things.

The studio that pierced my cartilage said I could go swimming in a pool the very next day,

as long as I don't play with the piercing under water.