What should a surface tragus be pierced with?

Surface barbells, also called staple barbells, are made specifically for surface piercings in flatter areas. Although the name implies that this jewelry type is made specifically for all surface piercings, some locations should sport a curved or straight barbell instead.

How do you do a surface tragus piercing?

How’s it done?

Clean the area using a medical-grade disinfectant.
Mark the exact area to be pierced with a nontoxic marker.
Some piercers place a cork or other barrier in your ear canal to protect it from the needle.
Insert the needle into the tragus, through to the other side.
Insert the jewelry into the piercing.

What does a surface tragus piercing mean?

This piercing passes through no cartilage and is classified as a surface piercing, not an ear piercing. This piercing isn’t recommended for those new to modified style.

How long does surface tragus last?

This makes surface piercings distinctly less stable than a standard piercing, and for that they are considered long term temporary. That means that the average lifespan of a surface piercing is 5-7 years, unlike standard piercings which can last a lifetime.

Do surface tragus piercings always reject?

Tragus piercings have a low rate of rejection. However, surface tragus piercings are likely to reject. The bridge piercing should be fully healed after 12 weeks but sometimes the piercing will reject during healing. In other cases, a bridge piercing will unexpectedly reject after being healed for several years.

How painful is a surface tragus?

The tragus piercing is considered much less painful than other ear piercings. It’s also a good piercing if you want something a little different from the norm. Just make sure you take the right precautions and get medical help as soon as possible if you experience side effects that may indicate a problem.

Can you sleep on a surface tragus?

Most popular industrial ear piercing style connects the helix and and anti-helix piercing. Try not to sleep on your piercings. The tragus piercing is located in the little outcrop of cartilage just above your ear canal. even after its healed if you sleep on it, it can cause irritation.

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.

How big is the surface bar for a tragus piercing?

Location: through the flesh above and/or adjacent to the cartilage of the tragus. Jewelry: initially, a surface bar will be used ranging from 18 gauge (1mm) to 14 gauge (1.6mm) in thickness with the length varying depending on the ear’s anatomy.

Can a vertical tragus piercing be an ear piercing?

This piercing passes through no cartilage and is classified as a surface piercing, not an ear piercing. This piercing isn’t recommended for those new to modified style. Even in the best of conditions (experienced piercer, ideal anatomy, and use of a surface bar), a vertical tragus surface piercing is prone to migration and rejection.

How long does it take for tragus piercings to heal?

Location: through the flesh above and/or adjacent to the cartilage of the tragus Jewelry: initially, a surface bar will be used ranging from 18 gauge (1mm) to 14 gauge (1.6mm) in thickness with the length varying depending on the ear’s anatomy Healing: total healing time is usually from 3 to 9 months; can be longer

Is the sideburn tragus piercing worse than cartilage piercings?

Also known as the sideburn tragus piercing, this procedure does not go through any cartilage, so the healing process is different than that of the cartilage ear piercings we’ve mainly discussed so far in this series. This also means that the pain level will be different than typical ear piercings of the cartilage (most claim it’s worse).