JEWELRY TYPE
| Standard Post Length | |
|---|---|
| Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Conch, Lobe) | 1/4″ (6-6.5mm) |
| Lips (Monroe, Medusa, Madonna) | 5/16″ (8mm) |
| Nose (Bone, Screw, L-Shape) | 1/4″ (6-6.5mm) |
People also ask, is my tragus bar too long?
If you do experience problems because the bar is too long after swelling has settled down you can change to a sorter bar but make sure you go back to your piercer so they can change it properly, This is important with most piercings, if you leave the original jewellery in after your piercing is healed you can …
Likewise, what happens when you downsize a piercing?
Once the initial swelling goes away, shortening the length of the post helps to avoid the jewellery getting caught on things and moving around freely through the piercing, which in turn leads to more comfortable and easier healing.
What size needle is used for tragus piercing?
Can you put a normal earring in a tragus piercing?
It’s absolutely safe, however a regular ear piercing is typically 18 gauge in size where a Tragus is typically 16 gauge. When putting a smaller size piece of jewelry in your tragus piercing, the hold will slowly shrink to the size of the new ring.
Does tragus piercing 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.
Can your tragus be too small to pierce?
It’s uncommon for a tragus to be too small, but it does happen. Trying to pierce this area can result in piercing behind the tragus if it is not large enough. This can affect your ability to chew.
What is the bump on my tragus piercing?
Unfortunately, bumps are relatively common with cartilage piercings. They can form soon after your initial piercing or long after it’s truly healed. If you still have a bump after the initial swelling subsides, it may be: a pustule, which is a blister or pimple that contains pus.
How often should you change your tragus piercing?
Stephanie recommends, at the minimum, waiting 8 weeks before changing up your jewellery but in general, be careful about changing your earrings round for the first 6 months as it can slow down the healing process.
Can I change my tragus piercing after 1 week?
In general I wouldn’t recommend changing any piercing until it’s completely healed, because it can really irritate the wound. But if the current jewelry you’re using is causing, I’d recommend going to your piercer and getting their advice in picking out more suitable jewelry, then having them change it for you.
Can I change my tragus after 2 months?
I would advise against it. Tragus piercings are finicky and take longer to heal (since there’s been a number of trauma dealt on a large amount of cartilage), and take an average of 4 to 8 months to heal.
Can you fix an angled piercing?
If a piercing is done incorrectly or heals poorly, it sometimes needs to be re-pierced. It’s a simple solution, but it’s a lengthy one. You need to wait until the piercing closes over and heals to get it pierced again. If you pierce it again to soon, you‘ll end up with the same problem again.
How do I know if my barbell is too short?
Most often you would feel it if jewelry is too tight. It’s not necessary to see the bar. Of course since nipples change between relaxed and hard, you shouldn’t see the bar when they are relaxed, but you will see the bar when they are hard. If you suspect a bar is too short, it probably is.
When should I downsize my Medusa Piercing?
The philtrum takes an average of two to three months to heal and the starter jewelry should stay in for the first two months of being pierced. If there are no problems in the healing process a piercer might change this out to a smaller labret stud, something that has a tighter fit.
