Tragus piercing requires care
December 3, 2004
By: Lori Wilkerson
A tragus piercing is a delicate procedure because the area (that
little tab of skin and cartilage the sticks out at the front of the
ear and partially covers the ear canal) is small and so close to the
head. A skilled piercer should do this type of piercing to make sure
it is properly placed in the fold close to the head on the first
attempt, other wise a tragus piercing may migrate somewhat or heal
crooked.
Nearly all tragus piercings you see are a captive bead ring
between a 20 and 14 gauge for good reason – these are comfortable
and work well in that small of an area. Anything thinner might cut
right through, anything larger will have a tendency to get caught or
be a hindrance in the ear canal and not hang properly.
A tragus piercing needs careful cleaning every day, following the
aftercare instructions provided. This is especially true since this
is in a part of the body where infection can lead to serious
complications. You don’t want an infection of a tragus piercing that
could spread to other parts of the ear, and sleeping on a tragus
piercing will only aggravate the problem.
So when you go for a tragus piercing, keep in mind that you will
need to take special care with your ears (no wearing earphones,
extra care when talking on the phone, etc.) for at least three to
six months if you want to keep it.
About the Author:
Lori Wilkerson is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
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