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CartilageLong healingPainful
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.
