Can your tragus be too small to pierce

Warninglv Crew. Posted: Sat Feb 04, am. Posted: Fri Feb 09, pm. Y'know, in the space above the industrial, a cartilage might look kinda cool, or even an orbital I have an industrial, but it's much closer to the top of my ear than yours is Cross Eyed Mary. Posted: Sun Feb 11, am. Yes, it is possible. Mine received a laugh of disbelief from my piercer when I asked if mine were too small, apparently I have no tragus of which to speak of on either ear sad But your's are just fine, they're huge compared to mine lol!

Posted: Sun Feb 11, pm. There are chances it might be too small. I mean, I don't know if yours is though it seems big enough to me , I guess I piercer could tell you, but personal experience is that apparently, both my tragus and anti-tragus seem to be too small to pierce.

Edible Lingerie! Posted: Mon Feb 12, pm. Posted: Tue Mar 06, pm. Posted: Fri Mar 09, am. Hard to see in those pics, but I think you should be fine. The jewelry won't make much difference really.

Posted: Fri Jun 22, am. All Rights Reserved. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have an infection and should follow the advice of a GP or specialist: - Pain and swelling which lasts more than 2 weeks. To avoid this, be sure to follow our proper aftercare instructions. There are some experts who believe that tragus piercings help with weight loss. Whether this is true or not, there are still some myths about the tragus piercing that people should not believe.

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Looks good too. Silver stainless steel heart-shaped ring really easy to put in and very comfortable, plus it looks really cool - laura, 30 Oct Basic surgical steel silver labret stud perfect for a helix piercing. Menu Search My Account Compare. Cart You have no items in your shopping cart. Search: Search. Piercing Mania. The Ultimate Guide to Tragus Piercings. Risks of infection The most common problem that comes with getting a tragus piercing is the risk of infection.

Popular Tags. Avoid touching or moving the piercing—any excessive trauma or pressure will prolong the healing process. Howard Sobel, founder of Sobel Skin and attending dermatologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, says to avoid "soap, shampoo or any disinfectants for the first day. 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 more than other ear piercings, a ring would be much more challenging to heal, as it may not accommodate room for swelling. Instead, opt for a bar as your initial ear jewelry. Avoid removing the piercing until it's completely healed. Before changing your tragus piercing or any piercing, for that matter be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, and to clean the area regularly to disinfect and "avoid getting any bacteria in the area," says Sobel.

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