Tragus piercing - need advice!!!
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Saturday September 20th, 2008 @ 11:58 AM
Filed under: Ear
Hi there! Firstly, apologies for sounding like an idiot - I’m a relative newb to piercings!
I had my tragus pierced about 10 weeks ago. In theory it should be healed, although I understand it can take longer. I’ve cared for it with hot salty water. It’s not bleeding or leaky and the crusty bits are small and rare. It’s not painful but I am aware of it which is slightly uncomfortable. Plus, I’m getting the bulgy/flappy bits around it. I had this with my navel piercing too and occasionally get it with my tongue bar. With my navel, it was recommended I change to titanium - it healed right away! I don’t have titanium or surgical steel in my tragus - I can’t remember what it is. Does this sound normal?
I have tried going to my piercer but on asking when they close I was told “when the last person leaves” and they said “after two months, it will be healed”. Problem is, I don’t even know what jewellery I need if I do change it myself. What do I do re sizes? How do I know exactly which jewellery is made for traguses? (I know some will be specific but some say you can use the tragus bars in various body parts!)
It was pierced with a weird bar - it basically twirls up behind my tragus? I really cannot use a BCR, so I am only looking for other options. The piercing is the regular one, not the vertical.
I called EVERY piercer in the vague vicinity before I got this done - the ones I went to were the best, and came recommended. The two places who pierced me previously have shut down as has the shop who recommended titanium for healing purposes. So I have no clue who to go to for advice, hence posting here…
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!
xxxxx
Hmm.. what you are saying is not giving me warm, fuzzy feelings about this studio.
Everything sounded normal with regards to the healing process until you described the ‘bulgy, flappy bits’.
Firstly, a tragus piercing will not heal within eight weeks. You are looking at between eight to twelve MONTHS. Secondly, I’m not too comfortable with the jewellery you describe. Without seeing it I can’t be sure but it sounds like you are describing a nostril screw. Thirdly, the raised tissue around the piercing sounds like irritation which is most likely caused by the jewellery.
I would suggest finding a reputable studio (it sounds like you might have to travel) and having them switch it out for a titanium flat-backed labret stud and then leaving it be for a minimum of eight months. Twice daily warm seasalt soaks are good.
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Hi Tiff,
Thanks for responding.
Coincidentally, I was away yesterday and saw a tattoo place so asked them about my tragus. You are right - it was a nose stud!!!! And, yes, the blugy bit was irritation - apparently not that uncommon, but not exactly unavoidable (I think my description was bad - I have had this before with both other piercings!) I’m told nose studs are quite commonly used, although they shouldn’t be… Lovely. I didn’t realise it’s what they were and thought it was normal! Seeing it out of my ear, it certainly allowed NO room for swelling, and I must have been swelling around the curve!
Other info: I didn’t even fill out a form when I got pierced, nor was I given aftercare instructions. You can tell now how even more fantastic they are. (Again, I’ve never filled a form out, and I kinda know how to look after these things now so didn’t think instructions were really needed!)
I’m not sure my new stud is flat backed, but it’s 1.2mx10m so has more than enough space to allow my piercing to do it’s thing!
Thank you for responding though - at least I know this new place is trustworthy!! I will certainly be going there if/when I want another piercing (and there’s a 2 hour drive, and about 3 counties between us!)
Anyone reading this looking for advice: Take note and research even better than I did…!
justanimage on September 20th, 2008 at 1:44 pmSounds like they stuck a nostril screw through the tragus… I’d be worried.
Coffee on September 20th, 2008 at 3:57 pmI have a nostril screw I mine… after almost 2 years of having it..
Kim on September 21st, 2008 at 1:16 pmI’m glad you got it all worked out =) I’m sure your tragus is thanking you.
HereKittyKitty on September 21st, 2008 at 7:42 pmIt is indeed. Last night was the first night since it was pierced that I could sleep on that side without having to prop up my head so I’m not putting pressure on it!
It was heaven
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