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Lots of celebrities, from Zoe Kravitz and Chloe Moretz have all been seen sporting a tragus piercing.

Avoid putting pressure on the area by not sleeping on the side with the earring until it heals.

An ear with multiple piercings including the tragus

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What Is a Tragus Piercing?

Provided your ear is suitable, [tragus piercings] look great on pretty much everyone."

Some piercers may pierce front to back, others back to front.

Maria Tash stud

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Needles may be standard piercing needles, O needles, or modified.

They may also be curved.

Pain and Healing Time

Sure, pain is relativeto a point.

Generally speaking, how much does a tragus piercing hurt?

Lewis says, “Most cartilage piercings to me feel like pressure rather than pain.

No pain, no gain, right?

Germs are likely to be on those ear devices and can stunt your piercing’s healing time.

The cost of tragus piercings typically falls within a range of $30 to $70.

Aftercare

When considering getting any pop in of piercing,proper aftercareis paramount.

Avoid touching or moving the piercingany excessive trauma or pressure will prolong the healing process.

To put it simply, leave the piercing alone unless youre cleaning it!”

Dr. Sobel says to avoid “soap, shampoo or any disinfectants for the first day.”

He also suggests applying polysporin to the area.

Lewis adds, “Applying any pressure onto the piercing while its healing will prolong the healing process.

We would recommend not sleeping on it for the first couple of months.

Travel pillows can come in handy to prevent pressure.”

Instead, opt for a bar as your initial jewelry.

He recommends cleansing the piercing itself with saline or a product like NeilMed’sPiercing Aftercare Wound Wash.

The individual steps will depend on whether your earring is a stud, hoop, barbell, etc.

When in doubt, most piercing salons will change out an earring for free.

What jot down of Jewelry Is Used for Tragus Piercing?

Maria Tash

What Jewelry Material Is Used for Tragus Piercing?

Yes, but not initially.

Side sleepers should also consider getting a special pillow that has a cut-out for your ear.

One great option is thisPillow with a Hole.

Association of Professional Piercers.

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