DO soak the piercing in warm salt water or saline solution and dab dry with a clean towel at least once a day (after the first day). DON’T remove or be too rough with the jewelry for 3 months until the piercing is fully healed.
Hereof, how long does it take for Tragus to stop hurting?
Although it can sometimes take around 8 weeks for the wound to fully heal, these symptoms should not last more than 2 weeks. Infection may be present if a person experiences: swelling that does not go down after 48 hours. heat or warmth that does not go away or gets more intense.
In respect to this, how long before you can change a tragus piercing?
8 weeks
Will Tragus bump go away?
Piercing bumps can be caused by allergies, genetics, poor aftercare, or just bad luck. With treatment, they may disappear completely.
What hurts more Daith or tragus?
The daith is located right at the innermost part of your cartilage, near the tragus. This area is thicker compared to the rest of the ear, so expect a higher level of pain with this piercing.
Why does my tragus hurt?
Outer ear pain can most commonly be caused by environmental conditions such as water exposure or extreme cold weather that can lead to frostbite of the outer ear. Other causes for ear tragus pain include irritation from obtrusive objects like cotton swabs or fingers.
Can you go deaf from a tragus piercing?
A tragus piercing would not damage your ear drum. I seriously doubt that a piercing could effect you hearing unless it developed one hell of an infection. Even then, is expect serious damage to the outside of your ear (like, do you still have that ear at all?) before it effected your ear.
How do you know if your tragus is infected?
You should also see your piercer if you experience any of the following symptoms of infection:
- swelling that lasts longer than 48 hours.
- an uncomfortable and persistent warmness.
- ongoing inflammation and redness at the site.
- severe pain.
- excessive bleeding, with or without pus.
What happens if you change your tragus piercing too soon?
It’s best to be over caution because changing it too soon could lead to infection. Make sure the new jewellery is sterilised too and your hands are clean before changing it. If you don’t want to do it yourself, a professional piercer will be able to do it for you.
What side should I get my tragus pierced?
Right
Is tragus piercing Dangerous?
Risks of infection
The most common problem that comes with getting a tragus piercing is the risk of infection. The risk is a bit higher than other ear piercings because the pierced area is so small and exposed. … – Inflammation, redness and some pretty intense pain around the piercing.
