How long does a vertical tragus take to heal?

3 to 6 months
It typically takes 3 to 6 months for a tragus piercing to heal, but it can take a lot longer — up to a year — depending on how well you care for it and whether you experience any complications along the way.

Do vertical tragus piercings reject?

Tragus piercings have a low rate of rejection. However, surface tragus piercings are likely to reject. Most cartilage ear piercings, like the tragus piercing, are placed from the front of the ear through to the back which means it is harder for the body to push out the body jewellery because it is deep in the tissue.

Is vertical tragus a surface piercing?

As a variation of the regular tragus piercing, it can also be performed lengthwise, that is, vertically, provided the patient’s anatomy allows it. The so-called vertical tragus is then adorned with a banana-shaped jewel. Another popular alternative is a surface piercing next to the tragus.

How painful is tragus piercing?

It consists of thick cartilage, which is good protection, and there’s not a lot of nerve endings there. It hurts maybe a 6 out of a10, pain-wise. But it’s just a few seconds—just a quick “hot” feeling, and then it’s done!

How long after a tragus piercing can I sleep on it?

You will want to avoid sleeping on the side with the tragus piercing while it is healing—so for at least three months. Side sleepers should also consider getting a special pillow that has a cut-out for your ear.

What does tragus piercing help with?

What is a tragus piercing? Tragus and daith piercings are novel treatments for migraine headaches and pain. The daith is a fold of cartilage above the ear canal. The tragus is the triangular piece of cartilage below the daith, to the side of the opening.

Can you shower after tragus piercing?

Rinse your tragus piercing in the shower and use a saline solution daily. Keep the area dry outside of rinsing it, and don’t go swimming until it’s healed. You should also avoid headphones and earbuds while it’s healing.