Anti-Tragus Piercing
An anti-tragus piercing goes through the pronounced nub of tissue attached to the earlobe, that sits diagonally from the tragus. This piercing is anatomy-specific, as you need to have enough of a ridge to pierce through and for the jewelry to sit comfortably.
These piercings are done with curved barbells or flat-back labret studs, depending on the anatomy of the ear. Once the anti-tragus piercing is healed, a ring can be swapped for the barbell if so desired.
As the anti-tragus is a cartilage piercing, they take up to a year to fully heal. Depending on the anatomy, the tissue may be a bit thicker than other cartilage locations and may make the tell-tale "pop" or "crunch" noise that can be heard when piercing a tragus.
Healing Time (approximate): 6-12 months
Downsize: 6-8 weeks
Standard Jewelry Size: 16g
Standard Jewelry Style: Curved barbell
Minimum Age: 18 years old. 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 may be able to pierce you with a larger gauge than listed above, however; for safety and healing we will not pierce with anything smaller.