Tragus Piercing
A tragus piercing is a piercing that goes through the small piece of cartilage that goes over the entrance to the ear canal.
Tragus piercings are done with studs and can be changed to a ring after they are fully healed if you choose, but many people keep a stud in their tragus long-term.
There are many pieces of jewelry that are appropriate for an initial tragus piercing, the ideal piece having a low profile. Oblong pieces of jewelry look excellent in tragus piercings as they fit the shape of the tissue and more ornate pieces can be worn as long as the design is still quite flat.
Important Information
Healing Time (approximate): 6-12 months
Downsize: 6-8 weeks after initial piercing
Standard Jewelry Size: 16g
Standard Jewelry Style: Stud, usually a labret-style flatback post for optimal healing and reduced snagging
Minimum Age: 14 years old, with parental consent. Click here for more information on our Age Policy.
Although healing times vary for all individuals, these are average time frames that most clients fall into. If you are still noticing swelling around your piercing after 8 weeks, we recommend coming in for a piercing consultation so our piercer can take a look at the piercing and assess the situation.
Some piercings require multiple downsizes in order to heal correctly and fit comfortably.
If you prefer the look of a thicker piercing, or have had trouble healing piercings in the past and want a more stable piercing, our piercers can pierce you with a larger gauge than listed above, however; for safety and healing we will not pierce with anything smaller.