Standard piercing sizes
| Piercing | Standard Gauge | Standard Length |
|---|---|---|
| Nipple Piercing | 14G | 3/8″ , 1/2″, 9/16″ |
| Tragus / Helix / Rook / Conch / Daith | 16G , 18G | 3/16″, 1/4″ , 5/16″ and 3/8″ |
| Septum | 14G (16G is also commonly used) | 3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″, and 5/8″ |
| Ear | 20G and 18G |
Beside this, what is the standard size for tragus piercing?
Likewise, what kind of earring do you use for a tragus piercing?
Ideally, the best types of earrings for this type of piercing would be barbells, cuffs, mini hoops, labret studs, and internally threaded jewelry. One of the most popular types of tragus piercing jewelry is ball-shaped studs. The size fits seamlessly and it’s a piece I’d recommend for tragus newbies.
Can your tragus be too small to pierce?
It’s uncommon for a tragus to be too small, but it does happen. Trying to pierce this area can result in piercing behind the tragus if it is not large enough. This can affect your ability to chew.
What length bar is tragus pierced with?
COMMON SIZE
| COMMON LENGTH/DIAMETER | |
|---|---|
| * indicates the most common size – updated 2020 | |
| Cartilage Post(Tragus / Helix / Conch) | 1/4″(6mm)*, 5/16″(8mm) |
| Cartilage Hoop Rings(Daith / Tragus / Helix / Rook / Conch) | 1/4″(6mm), 5/16″(8mm)*, 3/8″(10mm) |
| Regular Earring Post | 1/4″(6mm) |
Can you wear a regular earring in your tragus?
It’s absolutely safe, however a regular ear piercing is typically 18 gauge in size where a Tragus is typically 16 gauge. When putting a smaller size piece of jewelry in your tragus piercing, the hold will slowly shrink to the size of the new ring.
How long after tragus piercing can you change it?
8 weeks
How do you pierce your tragus?
Tragus piercing procedure
- Clean your tragus with purified water and a medical-grade disinfectant.
- Label the area to be pierced with a nontoxic pen or marker.
- Insert a sterilized needle into the labeled area of the tragus and out the other side.
- Insert jewelry into the piercing that you choose beforehand.
