Antitragus piercing

Antitragus piercing
LocationAntitragus
Jewelrybarbell, captive bead ring
Healing6 to 12 months

An antitragus piercing is a perforation of the outer ear cartilage for the purpose of inserting and wearing a piece of jewelry. It is placed in the antitragus, a piece of cartilage opposite the ear canal. Overall, the piercing has characteristics similar to the tragus piercing; the piercings are performed and cared for in much the same way.

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