Jan 6
Tragus Piercing : How It Works And Aftercare
Tragus Piercing or ear lobe piercings, as we’ve come to know them — are achieved through piercing small pieces of cartilage over the entrance to the ear canal
A tragus piercing is a little piece of cartilage that lies on top of your ear canal and partially conceals it. The outer ear is made up of cartilage and skin in terms of anatomy. While the fleshy lobe is still the most popular choice among traditionalists wishing to get pierced, cartilage locations such as the tragus may intrigue individuals searching for something different or in addition to their already pierced lobe.
Howell claims that “We’re looking for a little flat region that will support being pierced as piercers. Tragus piercings look wonderful on almost everyone if their ear is compatible.”
You may have also heard of a surface tragus piercing, which is done in the same area as a tragus piercing but just pierces the skin rather than the cartilage. However, because the jewelry is worn beneath the skin, there is a greater chance that the body would reject it, treating it as a foreign item that must be pushed out.
Tragus piercing procedure
Your piercer will conduct the following to perform a tragus piercing:
Use pure water and a medical-grade disinfectant to clean your tragus.
With a nontoxic pen or marker, indicate the area to be punctured.
In the labeled area of the tragus, insert a sterile needle and pull it out the opposite side.
Place jewelry in the piercing you’ve chosen ahead of time.
Stop the piercing from bleeding.
To make sure the area is completely clean, clean it again with water and disinfectant.
Jewelry Is Used for Tragus Piercing
Some popular choices of jewelry for a tragus piercing include:
Studs: they are a fantastic alternative for tragus piercings because they are small and straightforward. A ball stud is good for a fresh piercing because it has smooth edges that are less likely to snag on hair and clothing. You can be more daring with your studs after it heals.
An earring having balls on both ends and a bar in the middle is known as a barbell.
Tragus barbells: these will be smaller than the majority of barbells. This is another wonderful option for a first piercing because it’s simple to insert and clean.
Hoops: Tiny hoops are another tragus piercing option, although we recommend waiting until your piercing has healed before trying hoops with unusual shapes or textures.
