Getting tragus pierced tomorrow, is there anything i should know?

Question

IM NOT RETARDED OF COURSE I KNOW WHERE MY TRAGUS IS!!!

Answer 1

They should use a needle and stainless steel ring or stud, not an 'ear' stud with a gun.  Use peroxide & saline to clean it.

Answer 2

just make sure they do it with a needle!! If they come near you with a regular ear piercing gun to do it - run!

I had mine done with a ring because it did swell a fair bit, and I felt the ring allowed for more room for it to swell. Thats just my personal preference though.

Never had any problems sleeping on the side I had it done, but thats because I heal from piercings very fast - if you are a slow healer, consider getting it put on the opposite side from which you sleep. I have a lot of friends who were miserable for months after having it done because they couldnt get comfy in bed.

HTH

Answer 3

for "squealy..." the first answer,

the tragus is the small piece of thick cartilage of the external ear that is immediately in front of the ear canal

Answer 4

Dont get it on the side you sleep on & dont worry if it dosnt heal after a few months, it can take a long time.

Answer 5

Well, I guess it would be helpful to know where your tragus is.

Answer 6

it doesnt hurt

only for a split second.

and when its healing....

it might take 3 weeks.