Although the tragus constitutes a minor part of the ear, it is not spared as it's the little flap of cartilage at the beginning of our ear canal. Tragus piercing has drawn many fans as they sport simple yet elegant jewels to enhance the overall look of their faces. Although the ear piercing itself is not overly complex, you will need to lie back on a bed or table as the tragus is relatively harder to penetrate than, say, an ear lobe. It's always a worthy effort to check the credentials of the piercer to ensure he has the necessary training and experience. Do not take chances with dodgy places as you may end up with more than just a botched procedure.
Once you've got your tragus piercing, aftercare is of utmost importance to ensure speedy recovery and good results. As it's located at a relatively unobtrusive location of your body, you just need to keep it clean and dry. When washing your hair or face, try to keep the soapy water away from the area by angling your head back or front. Don't apply anything onto the region except some anti-bacterial creams to keep away infection. Wipe away sweat and take care when donning headwear. It may also be a good idea to refrain from body contact sports as an accidental snag is not something you'd wish on your worst enemy. The aural region is notoriously known to be a bleeder.
Complete healing takes about a year or more. This is an average duration as it may differ from case to case. You can then alternate between various pieces of trinkets to suit the occasion. The normally worn items are barbells and simple rings so as not to obstruct your hearing capabilities.
