What size should a tragus piercing be?

1,2mm

Keeping this in consideration, how many mm should a tragus earring be?

JEWELRY TYPE

Standard Hoop Inner Diameter
Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Lobe, etc.)	5/16″ (8mm)
Earlobe (Main, 2nd, 3rd)	5/16″ (8mm)
Earhead, Thin Helix (Hole near the edge)	1/4″ (6-6.5mm)
Conch	3/8″-1/2″ (10mm-12mm)

Then, what kind of earring do you use for a tragus piercing? What Type of Jewelry Is Used for Tragus Piercing?

Stud: Small and simple, studs are a great option for tragus piercings, which tend to be tiny. …
Barbell: A barbell is an earring with balls on both ends and a bar in the center.

In respect to this, how do you know what size your piercing is?

Jewelry gets thicker the smaller the number gets. For example, an 18 gauge nose stud is thicker than a 22 gauge nose stud. You will see gauge written like this: 16G, 16g, and 16 gauge. If you don’t know which gauge you wear you may be able to measure it at home!

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.

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.