Surface tragus (Source).
The surface tragus It is a type of superficial piercing next to the ear that looks great. It is one of the many options we have to pierce this area of the body.
Next we see its characteristics to know in depth this type of piercing, something ideal before piercing our ear.
Superficial or surface piercings
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A first step to understand the surface tragus piercing is to learn what superficial or surface piercings are. As their name suggests, they are piercings that are located in fairly superficial areas of the skin since they are not convex, so that the part of skin that is pierced is minimal. It is carried out in areas such as the back, face, hand and even the genital area.
Normally, In these types of piercing, two incisions are made and the jewel that is inserted consists of a bar, which is located under the skin, and two balls, which remain on the surface. They are piercings with which you have to be especially careful when piercing, since if it is too superficial it can become loose and if it is too deep it can become too tight, causing discomfort such as inflammation and irritation of the skin.
What do I have to know if I want to have a superficial tragus?
Normal tragus (Source).
Now that we have seen superficial piercings in a general way, let's talk about the surface tragus in a concrete way. First, the difference it has with a normal tragus is that it is located more towards the cheek and not so much towards the ear.
It is important to note that this piercing takes a long time to heal, so good hygiene is vital, in addition to making things easier and avoiding possible rejection of the body through the use of titanium jewelry. In addition, as we mentioned above, looking for a professional specialized in this type of body modification is especially important in the case of this type of piercing.
The surface tragus is a very striking piercing, but at the same time elegant, right? Tell us, what do you think of this piercing? Do you carry any? How was your experience? Let us know in the comments!