One of the initial things many people discover when they decide to get a piercing is often “does this hurt?” Also, more precisely, “how much pain can it cause?” Unfortunately, piercings are piercings, and that means placing a needle into areas of the body to make one or more holes in which you can potentially wear pieces of jewelry. When having piercings, there will definitely be some discomfort. However, the total amount of bread can vary greatly depending on several factors.
A particular highlight is the skill of the piercer and how they are to complete the particular piercing conveniently, safely but also expertly. Now this is not really a concern that you will have to worry about as long as you choose a reliable drilling spot. You should definitely check that the shop uses piercing needles and never piercing guns for all piercings.
Another variable that can often affect the level of pain and discomfort a given person experiences when their tragus is pierced can be the person themselves. Pain is really a very subjective experience and while a touch of pain and discomfort can be long-lasting for many people, it can be extremely difficult for others to deal with. Much will depend on the person and their respective pain limit.
The type of jewelry you chose to wear when your piercing was completed can sometimes cause or help save you from some unnecessary pain and discomfort. A round piece like a beaded captive ring might be a bit more difficult to put on compared to a straight accessory like a barbell. Therefore, it is advisable to go with some straight jewelry such as a barbell whenever you get your tragus pierced.
The key factor that generally determines how much pain and discomfort you feel from a piercing is often the site of the piercing. Most of the time, a tragus piercing doesn’t hurt very much. Almost all people rate the pain from 3 to 4 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most unpleasant. For many people, discomfort can be felt when the needle pierces the skin on either side of the tragus as the cartilage material inside lacks nerve endings. The discomfort can be equal to and in some cases not as much as that experienced from getting your ears pierced, no more than a bee sting.
Some people experience a slight dull discomfort or just a feeling of pressure around or on the tragus soon after the piercing is finished. This is a sign that blood is flowing around the new piercing area so that the body can begin the healing process. It’s not uncommon to see a little blood on the piercing soon after, but that’s nothing to worry about as long as you keep the piercing very clean according to the aftercare suggestions your piercer gave you.
Those who would really like a tragus piercing but are particularly concerned about the potential pain should check with the piercing shop if they numb their tragus for their benefit beforehand. Not all piercing places practice numbing, but some do or can do so on request, so it’s certainly worth asking. If your particular piercing site doesn’t numb, you can look for a place that can.
Several people claim that you can hear a ‘pop’ when the needle pierces the tragus cartilage, however this definitely seems to be a myth as several people hear nothing. So, to conclude, there really isn’t much to worry about, as many people who have had their tragus pierced are actually surprised at how mild this particular piercing hurts. Some people even have to ask if it’s done when it is!