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Anti-tragus

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Anti-tragus

Anti-tragus

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Healing time

9 months to 1 year

Pain level

6/10

The anti-tragus is located on the cartilage opposite the tragus, above the lobe. Less common, it suits morphologies with a well-developed anti-tragus.

Compatible jewelry

Ring, curved stud

Aftercare

Clean twice daily with sterile saline solution. Avoid in-ear headphones throughout healing. Watch for pressure from eyeglass frames or over-ear headphones.

Contraindications

Underdeveloped anti-tragus, too thin cartilage.