The anti-tragus piercing is a piercing located on the middle ear cartilage. It sits directly across from the tragus piercing location, which is the cartilage that hangs over the ear canal. This type of piercing is not for everyone, as some people have too small of cartilage.
Can I pierce my own anti-tragus?
Contrary to popular belief, piercing your own ear is neither easy nor safe. Professional body piercers have the experience, equipment, and environment needed to ensure a quick and clean piercing. Poorly performed piercings can lead to infection, bleeding, and nerve damage.
Can you go deaf from a tragus piercing?
Is there a risk of hearing loss? Hearing loss isn’t normally a problem with ear piercing but if the site of a piercing becomes infected then fluid from the infection may block the ear canal which affects hearing. This is more likely to happen with those piercings such as the conch which are next to the ear canal.
How long does it take for an anti-tragus to heal?
Any swelling does not subside in a few days, initial healing stages can take anywhere between 2-12 weeks. over the counter medications like advil can deal with pain symptoms and tylenol can deal with swelling discomfort.
Is anti-tragus a surface piercing?
This piercing passes through no cartilage and is classified as a surface piercing, not an ear piercing. This piercing isn’t recommended for those new to modified style.
What is the best jewelry for anti-tragus piercing?
The best jewellery for your anti-tragus is a curved barbell, ball closure ring or circular barbell. If the anti-tragus is particularly small we recommend using micro jewellery. This piercing should be cleaned at least twice daily with saline solution. Avoid swimming and submersion in water until healed.
