Tragus piercing, placed.
The small flap of cartilage in front of the ear canal. A precise spot; the piece sits flat and stays out of the way of earbuds.
In order.
Nothing is pierced until you have seen the spot and agreed with it.
The tray
At the low table, with a mirror in your hand. We look at the ear, find the spot, and you choose the piece if you'd like gold. Nothing clinical is out yet.
One needle
Under a minute. A single motion with a sterile needle; no gun, ever. The piece goes in the same moment.
The downsize, booked
Four weeks on, the post is shortened. It goes in the book before you leave, and it is included.
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In gold, if you'd like.
Three ends from the tray that suit a tragus. Choose at the table, or mention one when you book.
10–12 months, mostly patience.
Asked often.
Does a tragus piercing hurt?
Tragus cartilage is firm but thin — a short, sharp sensation rather than sustained pain. Most clients say it is less intense than they expected.
Can I wear earbuds after a tragus piercing?
Not during healing — at least three months off the pierced side. In-ear buds press directly into the fresh placement. After full healing at 6–9 months, earbuds can be worn normally.
Does a tragus piercing work with glasses?
Perfectly. Glasses sit well forward of the tragus projection and do not interact with the piercing or jewellery.
Can I get both tragus piercings at once?
Yes, but we prefer to stagger by six to eight weeks so you always have a comfortable side for phone use. Both sides healed simultaneously also makes earphone use awkward for several months.
What jewellery looks best in a tragus?
Tragus is one of our favourite placements for fine BVLA solitaires and small cluster threadless ends. The small scale rewards detail — a single well-chosen piece has significant visual impact in this placement.
How much does a tragus piercing cost in Auckland?
Tragus piercings at Platinum Point in Parnell, Auckland are $150, including implant-grade titanium flat-back starter jewellery and a complimentary downsize appointment.
How long does a tragus piercing take to heal?
Full healing takes 10 to 12 months. The tragus is cartilage tissue with limited blood supply. The downsize appointment at Platinum Point happens at 4 weeks.
Not sure which piece? Come and hold the tray.
Sit at the low table with the tray and a mirror, and we'll say where each piece would sit on your ear. Styling and placement are half the work, and there is no needle in the room.