Can a tragus piercing damage your hearing?

They have the lowest rate of infection and are far enough away from the inner ear that they shouldn’t interfere with your hearing at all. The tragus, which is the cartilage that covers the ear passage entrance, is perhaps the most dangerous.

Do tragus piercings get infected easily?

The tragus is a favorite place to get an ear piercing, and while it can look great, this type of piercing can easily become infected if it is not cared for properly.

What are the benefits of a tragus piercing?

The Tragus is associated with acupuncture techniques to help control appetite. There are also some who believe that tragus piercings can help with anxiety and migraine pain.

Is it possible to get a tragus piercing?

The tragus piercing will require vigilant aftercare practices. Don’t get it if you know that you can’t adhere to a cleaning schedule. The shape of the tragus varies greatly from person to person. If your tragus is too thin, too small, or in a difficult location, it might not be possible to get this piercing.

Is it safe to get a piercing in your ear?

Most piercings of the ear are completely safe, it’s only when you start stretching that some areas could be considered a bit “unsafe” and where you have to be careful. The tragus is a pretty solid piece of flesh and it can’t be stretched anyway, so again, completely safe.

How do I Clean my tragus piercing?

Clean the area with a saline solution two to three times each day for 2 to 3 weeks, starting the day you get it. The easiest way to do this is by soaking a clean cotton ball in the saline solution holding it against your tragus for 3 to 5 minutes per cleaning. Keep your hair pulled away from the area so it won’t sweep bacteria near the piercing.

How long does it take for a tragus to heal?

As with every piercing, the pain level often relies on the expertise of the piercer. If you’re nervous, find a piercer who is patient, experienced, and can ease you through the process. The tragus will take a few months to heal. Cartilage famously varies in its healing times, but most often the tragus heals between 2 – 3 months.