Question 1
I had my tragus pierced 2 weeks ago. It is healing well. I have 2 questions after reading about your threadless titanium jewelry, which sounds great. My stainless steel barbell feels fine but it is long, so that during the course of the day, or when I clean it, the bar moves forward so that I can see several millimetres of bar. This doesn't look great and it is tempting to push it back in, whenever this happens so that the bar is not visible. I am thus keen to buy something which is shorter and is a better fit. I had intended to wait at least 3 months, as I read that it is unsafe to change jewelry within this period. Would it be safe to replace my barbell with one of yours before three months so that I have sth which does not keep moving around, or do I need to wait until it is completely healed? Not sure what size to buy either, as I do not know the size of my current barbell. I'd also like to be able to wear earplugs which is not possible at the moment. Would a labret make that easier? Indeed would a labret be better than a barbell? Not sure of the difference. Would a gem be possible, or a ball better? Or doesn't it matter? Lots of questions, but you seem to be a really good site, and one that I could trust.
Thanks,
Deborah
Answer
The threadless barbell with disc back [labret type] is the most common for us to use in the tragus, as it takes up very little room in the ear canal, and allows for easy cleaning. You should measure your piercing from opening to opening with calipers to ensure a good fit, and allow at least 2mm [1/16 inch] for cleaning while you heal. Common size is about 5/16 inch.
You should always clean your jewelry before trying to move or reposition it. A slightly shorter piece seems like it would be advisable. If you can have it changed professionally, then you would be in better shape.
Wearing earplugs or earbud headphones is not really comfortable/safe while healing because of germs.
Changing the jewelry should be done with proper safety precautions and a tapered insertion guide to ensure smooth placement. All pieces you get from us will be shipped hermetically sealed and autoclave sterilized by our Statim. Wash before, and change while wearing gloves [preferrably sterile] over a clean towel, so that if you drop the jewelry it will not
bounce or fall down a drain.
A ball or 2mm gem or larger would be best for healing. All our posts come with a ball. Anodized color is better for healing piercings as a passive surface finish.
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Saturday, January 17, 2009
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