I have a question!! Does a tragus piercing really hurst? because I want to get one. Is it better 2get it with a needle or a gun?? and does it infect the ear?because almost all my cartillage piercing have bumps now I don't why... mayb I didn't take good care of it.
And does it require to be 18 in order 2 get a tragus piercing?

I've had both mine done the first one didn't really hurt at all, but that fell out while I was asleep and healed over - as they are quite tricky to get the ball and ring type jewellery (that they pierce it with) back in. The second one really hurt and think about the side you sleep on and definitely get the other one done! :D

On the plus side no cartilage bumps - and I really can't remember how it was done (probably avoided looking deliberatly) and it was probably 7 years ago.

Don't think you have to be 18?? :confused:

Hope this helps:)

Thank u very much

Had mine done and it didn't hurt at all but my best friend's really killed - suppose it depends how thick yours is. Also, I had the top of my ear done and it went evil and got a big bump on the back but the tragus has been fine!
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Get it done with a needle, NOT a gun.
Using a gun on lobes is fine, but anywhere with cartilage you risk doing serious damage. Anywhere that does piercings should know this... if they don't, and try to use a gun... go somewhere else.

Yeah, because I had the top of my ear pierced with a gun and now I have a bump behind it.
Thank you for your response

Tragus piercing is going to hurt depending on how much pain you can take. It may hurt for one person, and they get sick from the pain, where the next person doesn't even feel it at all.
No guns on cartilage. I'm also pretty sure that most places won't even do it with a gun because the needles on the earrings won't go through, so you don't even have the option of gun really.
Okay, you have to be 18 to get it done with out parents. But I don't know how old if you go with them.

My parents want me 2get it when I turn 18!!
What are the best places 2get it done??

It doesn't hurt as bad as getting your ears done w a gun at claries

I just got mine done today and it didn't hurts as bad as I was expecting, no I'm only 16 and I got it done you just have to have a parent with you with proof or identity and a birth certificate. By the way I love it.

With your tragus all you can feel is the needle piercing the skin because the actual cartilage inside has no feeling at all and you might be able to feel the pressure but for me it didn't hurt at all. But I might just have a high pain threshold..

I want to get mine done too and after doing research, a gun can shatter your cartilage (possibly the reason why you have a bump) and like dino_chan said, the gun won't go through. Piercers aren't even supposed to use them because they can't be sterilized as thoroughly as needles can. I know there are some places that numb the area, but have no idea how common it is.

I want to get mine done too and after doing research, a gun can shatter your cartilage (possibly the reason why you have a bump) and like dino_chan said, the gun won't go through. Piercers aren't even supposed to use them because they can't be sterilized as thoroughly as needles can. I know there are some places that numb the area, but have no idea how common it is.

I've had mine done twice and I've had it done with a needle I think that it hurts less. Everybody says they hurt loads when the person that says it has never had it done so don't listen to them it really doesn't hurt that bad ! Hope I helped

Its better to get it done with a needle as a gun can shatter cartilage and has a greater risk of infection. Ill be honest and say it does hurt a little but if you want it badly enough then you can deal with the pain! Its not unbearable but it does make you cringe when the needle goes through as you hear the "pop" of the cartilage. Just make sure you look after it properly using a salt solution or special piercing solution which you can find either at the place you got it pierced or in a chemist/drug store.

Hope this helps, rosanna-hope

I was wondering the same I am 15 and hate pain, but I have my belly pierced and didn't think that hurt. I am scared of needles so wanted a gun but obviously that doesn't seem like the best choice al my friends said it hurt.

I got mine done 5 days ago, I'm 17 and maybe it depends where you live cause I just needed to be 16 or older and have some ID. By the way for me it did hurt, not too bad but 10x worse then any other piercing I've gotten (ie. Lobes [which was like a 1 out of 10 pain wise] and nose [which was probably like a 3])

I have just had my tragus piercing today, and was really nervous about the pain of having it done. It was no way near as bad as I thought it would be. I even had to ask if it was done, only hurts a little more that cartillage and I had no pain afterwards! Now love my piercing! <3

i'm just 14 and have had my tragus done today, you have to take an adult with you just to sign a form. i was really nervous about getting it pierced but it was no way near as bad as i thought it would be! i even asked if it was in! i heard no crack or pop and it only bled a little. it doesnt hurt now and only had it done a few hours ago! i would reccomend people who are scared about this piercing to get it!! i had mine done at millenium :)

I really want my tragus pierced thing is I'm only 12.
My mum was going to come with me to get it done of course.I'm really scared to get it done because I've asked other people if it hurt's and they said not really it just stung that night.I've got my belly done and the top part of my ear they both did'nt hurt at all but then I'm not that good with pain.
Could someone give me a little bit of advice thanks:')

I really want mine doing but I gave to be onest I really cnt handle pain at all but I really want it done is it going to hurt like loads?

I meant have

I want to get mine donee so bad and my mom says yess and my uncle does tattos and percings butt my dad said I can't ughhh still working on it wish me luck;)

I really want my tragus peirced!
I'm really scared it is going to hurt, do you think I should use numbing cream?

i have aa question:
how big does the tragus size need to be? and what is the minimum age to be to have to done without aa parent? im 13 and really want it done.
please help(a)?

I'm getting mine done this week I'm only 13 I'm scared dose it hurt,
Will I be okay what's the pain like someone please tell me before Friday thanks..

Hey, I'm under 18 and I was able to get my tragus pierced. They do pierce the tragus with a needle, there fore, you may encounter a little pain. I found mine did hurt a little, but was with standable, and it was more of an ache in the jaw line. It only gets infected, if you do not look after it correctly. I clean mine around 1-2 times a day, and sometimes not at all, I would recommend it as they look real cute.

I got my cartliege done with a gun at walmart. And its fine. Got it done like 2 years ago. And I want to get mine done too. Lol.

It hurts a lot! Good Luck

I had mine done yesterday it was a rush moment as I was scared even though I've had my ear pierced and belly done all fine!-touch wood- I had mine done with a needle which is always best I wanted a gun but they've stopped with it now. All they do is measure,clamp,pierce,add'jewellery! Listening to the pain of someone else doesn't matter it depends on yourself how well you take pain/needles. Im slightly scared but I can take it but mine did hurt more than my belly but that wasn't bad 'for me' so if you want it get it, as it might not be painful for you hope I helped on the tragus!(mine was done at a piercing/tattoo place.

I'm also 13 so I went with my mum they just have to sign. Gauge-1.2mm and the jewellery 8mm. And I have some cream off the piercer to besafe for £2 sea salt also works:)

My form says- gauge-1.2mm and jewellry-8mm;xxx

I'm on about having it done but I'm scared its going to hurt I have my belly button done and my ears what's the rating of the pain?

I'm sixteen and have wanted my tragus done since I was 14 but was really scared and nervous to actually get it done. I'm really glad I have as I love the piercing! If I'm honest it did hurt but a needle through your cartilage is going too just make sure your brave and definitely want it done, it is really worth it in the end. I went to get my tragus done wanting to get the bar and not the hoop/ring in my ear as I really didn't like the hoop/ring. But unfortunately I was advised that the hoop/ring would be the best to have to reduce infection and be easier for the piercing to heal. If I'm honest the hoop really isn't that bad! Don't listen to anyone that says it's worse for the piercing as I had my piercing done 4 days ago and the pain has gone down so much and its super easy to clean. The hoop's better as you can clean the hoop and twist the hoop in your tragus to get the solution inside to clean it, mine feels so much better already and I'll be able to change it in 3 weeks time to a bar if I wish. Definatley use 2-3 crystals of rock salt 9don't exceed this as it hurts the piercing and does more good than bad) and boiled water as this has been so helpful and feels good on the sore piercing. The first couple of cleans do hurt and it does bleed but after 2/3 days the pain is gone and the bleeding has stopped. Also make sure you put it under the shower head for a bit as this seemed to help mine calm down. Make sure you don't sleep on it for a couple of weeks as it will be very tender, don't get your hair in it as this aggravates it and makes it sore and pro-longs healing and try not to fiddle with the piercing as this can give infection and make it sore. DO NOT GET IT DONE WITH A GUN as this shatters the cartlige and is illegal to do so but some piercers still do this! If you really want the piercing get it because it's worth it! I love mine and can't wait to get more bars and change it!

I really want it done but I am scared that it's going to hurt,
I am quite scared about the needle-
I have been watching many video's on youtube,
most of my friends have it done and they are only 14-15, but they needed a parent to come with them to be able to get it done.
They usually get it done at my local place- Bananas in Basildon, England- Essex.
Usually costs about £30-35 I got told.
Really want it done I'm just scared about the needle.

How long does the needle usually stay in there for?
can you feel the blood going into you ear?
is it uncomfterble?

Everyone is different to be honest,
You can't really ask this question?
It depends on how much pain YOU can take and how much YOU think needles hurt.

If you don't like needles and won't be able to have the courage then don't get it done?
If you do have the courage and ask people if it hurts and they say yes, that's going to put you off?
Don't listen to them..

Think about yourself and how much pain YOU can take.

I want to get mine done and I've watched the videos and it looks like it hurts really bad so.. I'm not sure anymore and like 1 person is saying 1 thing and another person is saying another thing.. oh and how do I convince my parents to let me get it done answering both questions would really HELP so PLEASE HELP! (; thanks~
By the way I'm 14

I have 18 piercings (5 in each lobe, 2 on both cartilage, my nose, bellybutton, tongue and recently my tragus.) I am also 18 and I would to say a tragus piercings feel just like a cartilage piercing (duh because your tragus is cartilage) But it wasn't painful and if you can handle a regular cartilage piercing you can handle a tragus piercing. It takes for time to heal and take care of it. Make sure you are using saline rinses with non iodized sea salt (yes there is a difference between iodized and non iodized salt. Iodize slows down the healing process. Make sure it is down with a needle, if it is not get your butt out of that shop.

I had mine done about a 3 weeks ago! I have both sides pierced. I recommend getting it done with a needle though it's a longer process it's better. I'll admit the first one on my right side hurt like crazy but after I knew how the process was going to go the second one was quick and less painful. There are no bumps on the tragus, I have my upper cartilage pierced and that had a bump so I know what your talking about. With time that one did go away. And you don't have to be 18, just have a parent sign for you at the tattoo parlor.

I'm really scared about getting my tragus pierced but all you people have reassured me thank you! Xxxx(: