three to five days
Keeping this in consideration, 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.
Simply so, what is the best way to clean a new piercing?
Wash with warm water and gentle soap before you touch your piercing to avoid introducing bacteria to the area. Clean with a clean cotton pad or swab, dipped in rubbing alcohol. Use this around the pierced area a few times a day to remove any bacteria. Dab (don’t wipe) the piercing.
Why does my tragus hurt so much?
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 I sleep on my new tragus piercing?
We would recommend not sleeping on it for the first couple of months. Travel pillows can come in handy to prevent pressure.” Since the tragus piercing might swell quite a bit more than other ear piercings, a ring would be much more challenging to heal, as it may not accommodate room for swelling.
Will my tragus piercing ever heal?
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. However, some report healing times of up to a year, so keep an eye on your piercing and talk to a piercer if you’re unsure you’re fully healed.
Do Tragus bumps go away?
Piercing bumps can be caused by allergies, genetics, poor aftercare, or just bad luck. With treatment, they may disappear completely.
How do you know if your surface tragus is rejecting?
Symptoms of piercing rejection
- more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing.
- the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days.
- the jewelry becoming visible under the skin.
- the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.
- the jewelry looking like it is hanging differently.
Can I clean my tragus piercing with alcohol?
Do not put alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or neosporin on the piercing. This affects your healing. You’ll also want to avoid anti-bacterial soaps and scented soaps. You can wash the outside of the piercing with a sea salt water solution with clean hands, barely rubbing the piercing so that it isn’t rotating.
What side should I get my tragus pierced?
Right
