Tragus piercing is very popular in our time. If even 20 years ago, he had no special distribution, but now various salons offer it without any problems. Not everyone, however, knows what it is, and what is pierced in this case. Tragus is called the triangular part of the outer ear, which is located exactly opposite the pinna.
Another name for this dense cartilage is ossicle. Piercing the goatee is popular among young people and adults alike. This way you can effectively emphasize your uniqueness, because a small earring looks beautiful and discreet. Most often, the tragus is pierced because:
- It is beautiful;
- Accentuates one's style;
- It doesn't hurt as much as other types of piercings.
Nowadays, a tragus piercing is not even considered a piercing. It is so commonplace and easy to perform that it can be done at home as well. In terms of novelty, tragus ear piercing is considered very interesting to potential people who want to make such an ornament for themselves.
For the piercing, a hollow needle of small diameter is used. At the same time, it can be both straight and curved. The piercing itself must be made with great care, as otherwise there is a serious risk of damaging the deep tissues of the goatee.
What kind of earrings are suitable?
For tragus ear piercing Earrings are used for tragus ear piercing. Rings will also be suitable.
The main thing is that the jewelry should be made of natural metal - gold or silver.
Tragus earrings for goat piercing
After the client has waited for the skin to recover at the puncture site, jewelry of a different design can be used.
The choice of jewelry
If you have not yet decided on the choice of jewelry - leave this question to the master. The first earring for the targus should be made of non-oxidizing material. For example, from surgical steel. This will help the wound to heal faster, without the formation of inflammation.
The most popular jewelry for goat piercing:
- A ring that has a locking clasp;
- a curved rod with balls-tips;
- earring-nail.
The choice of design - for all tastes and colors. Earrings can be decorated with patterns, precious and semi-precious stones, other decorative elements.
How is the goat piercing done?
Tragus piercing is performed in two ways:
- Automatic gun (a sharp needle instantly pierces the cartilage of the ear, without causing pain);
- A master pierces the ear drum with a needle by hand.
The approximate price of a piercing tragus is from 800 to 3,000 rubles.
Needle or gun
Choose a needle, it is of higher quality.
Minuses of the gun:
- Not stylish.
- Blunt piercing, traumatizes the skin.
- The hole comes right out with the earring.
Pros of the gun:
- Quick.
- Painless.
System 75 for piercing
Earbud piercing with the System 75 machine using an advanced mechanism of action.
- It is a gun from .
- The piercing is done mechanically by pushing on the handle of the machine.
How is a tragus piercing performed?
The auricle is a cluster of nerve endings. However, it is the tragus that has the least of them. For those interested in the question, "Does it hurt to pierce the goatee?" - The good news is that piercing the tragus is not usually associated with severe pain and profuse bleeding. That is why this type of body modification is popular among teenagers who try to do the piercing at home on their own.
Let's say right away that it entails great risks. Like any other type of piercing - this work should be entrusted to professionals. Careless handling of the needle can cause damage to deep tissues and disrupt the ear canal. Plus, there are risks of infection from using non-sterile tools.
An experienced piercing specialist will perform a tragus piercing in minutes - carefully and safely. Medical training will help him not to hit the active points, which can harm the functioning of hearing or nerve fibers.
The main steps of the procedure:
- Treating the surface of the cartilage (inside and outside) with a disinfectant.
- The actual piercing - with a hollow needle of small diameter (can be either straight or curved).
- Insertion of the earring following the needle.
- Re-treatment of the puncture site with disinfectant.
The puncture of the goitre is performed only with a needle. Using a gun in this case is prohibited, as the master must carefully monitor the depth of penetration of the needle. After the procedure, there may be some bleeding, which stops on its own within half an hour (it depends on the individual characteristics of the body).
The healing process
This is one of the biggest inconveniences of tragus piercing - complete healing may take from 3 to 6 months due to damage not only to the skin, but also to cartilage.
Proper care of the piercing site will help to shorten this period and avoid possible infection. And any suppuration can leave an unsightly scar in a prominent place, which can only be removed by laser resurfacing.
If you do not like the resulting version - after the removal of the piercing quickly and seamlessly tighten, leaving no trace behind.
How to take care of the piercing?
First of all, follow the rules of hygiene:
- Treat the wound with a cotton swab with a disinfectant solution at least twice a day and only after 2-4 weeks this procedure can be replaced by washing with antibacterial soap;
- Change your bedclothes regularly, because a stale pillowcase can be a breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria;
- Do not pull the earring through during the day and generally try not to touch the wound with your hands.
If there is any pain, redness and swelling, you should immediately consult a doctor in order to avoid possible blood poisoning. A specialist will treat the problem area and recommend: remove or leave the earring.
Contraindications
Tragus piercing is not recommended if you have a history of the following diseases:
- diabetes mellitus;
- psoriasis, eczema;
- problems with blood clotting.
If you are diagnosed with any disease from this list - it is necessary to get a consultation with your doctor, because their presence increases the risk of suppuration pierced navel with all the ensuing consequences.
Preparation for piercing
Before the procedure:
- 7 days to stop taking medications, herbs, tinctures.
- 2 days before the piercing of the goatee, stop drinking alcohol.
- in the morning, 1 hour before going to the master clean your ear and ear canal.
Ask the master about contraindications. Sometimes diabetes, menstruation and other reasons can be a contraindication to ear piercing.
Types of piercing jewelry
Let's start with the definition of Earrings, Earrings, so what are they?
Earrings
- Jewelry in the form of rings, pendants, etc. slipped into the earlobe. The most common earrings are made of gold, silver and other metals, as well as bone and precious wood. Originally they were mostly men's jewelry. Later became an important element of ladies' fashion.
WARNING!
This term does not apply to all other types of jewelry for piercings! They have their own separate names. there are no such terms as "belly button earrings", "nose earrings" etc.
To help you understand, we've made a selection of the main types of piercing jewelry with photos and will add to it as needed. Enjoy browsing 
Barbell
(Barbell is a decoration consisting of a straight bar (basis) of circular cross-section on which on both sides screwed or twisted balls (spikes, cones, twists, etc.). There are types of rods with internal and external threads. Universal jewelry is widely used for most types of piercings. Tongue piercings, cartilage piercings (chelix, flatt, scaph, indestrial), nose piercings (bridge, septum), cheek piercings, genital piercings, etc.
Labret
(Labret - decorations for piercing, consisting of a base (straight stick), disk on one side and the ball or twist on the other. There are as solid foundation ie disk is not removable, and collapsible, with a disc detachable. There are variants of external and internal threads i.e. balls or twists are either screwed on the base or screwed into it. Dimensions: base thickness from 1,6 mm; base length from 6 mm to 20 mm. Suitable for lips, ears etc.
Micro labret
(Micro labret has a thinner stem (1.0 or 1.2 mm) and is suitable for earlobe piercings, ear cartilage piercings and nose piercings.
Banana
(Engl. Banana) - consists of a curved rod with a circular cross-section, on which balls (spikes, cones, crystal screws, etc.) are screwed on both sides. There are types of bananas with internal and external threads. It is used for navel piercing, ears, nipples, eyebrows, intimate piercing, vertical lip piercing, etc. Materials used for production: steel 316L, black steel (PVD), titanium ASTM F136, gold, bioplastic, PTFE, etc.
Separately we can distinguish shaped bananas
They are designed to be worn in the navel piercing, in rare cases, they are used for piercing earlobes, as earrings. They are also available with both internal and external threads.
Nostril
(Engl. Nostril or Nose Studs) - decoration for the wing of the nose, usually in the form of a hook bent under the right or left nostril, or straight "wand" - such nostrils are universal, the shape gives the piercing-master before installation in the puncture. It is used only for the nose. Most often made of: steel 316L, black titanium (PVD), gold, bioplastic and other materials.
Separately we can distinguish special nose rings
Made of stainless steel, black titanium, PVD, gold, bioplastic and other materials.
Claw/Ear
(The Claw/Ear spiral is a piece of jewelry for extended earlobe piercings. Fangs are made in the form of a curved cone, spirals respectively, are shaped like spirals from hence the name. In addition to being worn for beauty, are used as a "stretching" to gradually enlarge the canals. Most often made of organic, but you can also find metal or acrylic products.
Twister/spiral
(Eng. Twister, Body spiral) - decoration resembles a coil of spring. It is used for piercing earlobes and cartilages, but is also suitable for installation in the labia, navel, nose and lips. Materials used: 316L steel, ASTM F136 titanium, black steel or titanium (PVD coated) and other materials.
Ball Ring
(The Ball Closure Ring or Segment Ring is a ring with a segment removed and replaced by a ball, the segment itself or a shaped insert. Suitable for ear, lip, nose, nipple, genital, eyebrow, navel and tip of tongue piercing. The most common sizes: section diameter from 1.2 mm to 10 mm or more. The diameter of the ornament is 6 mm or larger.
Circular
(The circular barbell has the shape of a rod bent in the shape of a crescent, on which on both sides the balls (studs, cones, twists, etc.) are twisted or screwed in.) Used for ear, lips, nose, nipples, intimal piercing, sometimes eyebrow, navel, etc. Most often used materials for production: steel 316L, titanium ASTM F136, gold, bioplastic, etc.
Puncture site care
Do not let the earrings cling to your hair or clothes so as not to traumatize the cartilage.
How to take care in the first days after the piercing?
Treat the puncture site twice a day with a Chlorhexidine solution using a cotton swab to prevent germs from getting inside.
