Double Tragus Piercing: Cost, Pain and Healing

By Robin Jehanno, piercing specialist at Solstice Bijoux.

You've been dreaming of a second tragus piercing for a while now.

Stylish and subtle, you love the personal touch it brings to your ear stacks. But stacking is your thing: you're dreaming of a double tragus piercing.

Unfortunately, you're worried it might not be possible… And perhaps it will hurt or be difficult to heal? 🤔

Don't worry! The Solstice team is here to help you make your choice and offer advice about your future piercing.

Let's find out more about the double tragus together! 🌞

Can you have your tragus pierced more than once?

Opposite the ear canal, the tragus piercing sits in a small flap of cartilage with a rounded or triangular shape. This is the piece of cartilage you can feel when you bring your finger towards the centre of your ear.

Composition Ariane, gold-tone jewellery worn on an ear.

This may well be the question you keep asking yourself: can you have several tragus piercings? 🤔

Well… It depends.

Depending on the size and shape of your cartilage, a double piercing, or even a triple, may be possible after assessment by a piercer. Often, the tragus simply doesn't have enough space for two piercings.

This video specifically mentions the double tragus as an alternative to discuss with your piercer, particularly if you're considering a surface tragus piercing.

TIKTOK · @SOLSTICECONSEILSThe double tragus as an alternative to a surface tragus piercing

Watch the original TikTok ↗Published on 10/04/2026

To get an idea of the look, position several pieces of jewellery against your ear. This can help you visualise the arrangement, but only a piercer can assess whether your anatomy is suitable.

The anti-tragus is even more limited! This small piece of cartilage above the lobe and opposite the tragus will usually accommodate just one piece of jewellery.

A double anti-tragus piercing is as rare as snow in July! ☃️

What happens during a double tragus piercing?

Think a double tragus piercing might be an option for you? How exciting 😁

Then you'll want to read on!

Does a double tragus piercing hurt?

Some people find a double tragus piercing manageable. It may feel more painful than a lobe piercing, but experiences vary. The first piercing may feel more painful than the second, though this isn't the same for everyone.

Pain is personal and hard to predict from anatomy alone.

Pain depends on 3 things:

The thickness of your cartilage
Your personal sensitivity
Your apprehension: do you feel confident? Stressed?

Your experience depends on several physical and psychological factors; it isn't simply 'in your head' (see the IASP's definition of pain).

And guess what? Preparing well before your piercing appointment may help you feel more at ease!

Composition Constellation, gold-tone jewellery worn on an ear.

How can you prepare?

If your double tragus will be your first piercing, here's an outline of how the appointment may go.

You lie down (or sit down)
The piercer marks the positions of your 2 piercings with a pen
They may place a small piece of cork behind your tragus to protect your ear canal
They pierce your cartilage with a needle, insert the initial jewellery and secure it
The process is repeated for the second piercing
They clean the area and let you leave if everything is OK!

So, is it possible to make it hurt less? 🤔

Some preparation may help. We recommend:

Visiting a professional piercer (avoid jewellery shops for piercing!)
Using stress-management techniques to reduce anxiety: meditation, controlled breathing, music or bringing someone close to you
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle: hydration, nutrition and restorative sleep…
Not taking medication specifically for the procedure unless a clinician has advised it

Preparing well can help you feel more confident about your appointment.

Composition Charlie, gold-tone jewellery worn on an ear.

How much does it cost?

As an indication for a French piercing studio, a double tragus piercing often costs between 60 and 100 euros, depending on the location and the piercer's experience.

What is included varies by studio: check whether the price covers the procedure, initial jewellery and follow-up.

Aftercare and healing: our advice before changing your jewellery

Just left the piercer with a new piercing? Worried about healing problems or how long it might take?

Then you may find the following advice helpful 🙂

How long does a double tragus piercing take to heal?

Healing times vary, and cartilage piercings can take longer than expected. Ask your piercer to assess it before changing your jewellery.

Signs that healing may be progressing include:

Your piercing has a normal colour
No pus or blood is coming from it
You feel no pain
Your tragus isn't swollen

These signs alone do not confirm that the piercing has fully healed. Yes, it can take a while… But the result can be worth the wait!

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to support healing 🙂

Our aftercare advice

Is your piercing struggling to heal? Have you just left the piercer and need a quick reminder about aftercare?

Don't worry, we're here to help 🙂

Broadly speaking, here's the aftercare for your double tragus:

Clean the piercing every day using a compress and saline solution, following your piercer's aftercare instructions
Don't touch or play with your piercing outside of cleaning
Take care not to catch your jewellery on hair, clothing or earphones, or during sport…
Avoid pools, lakes, rivers and similar wet environments, and dry your ears thoroughly after showering
Do not use chemical products on your piercing, such as make-up, soap or creams…
Maintain a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet, hydration and sleep

Composition Élise, gold-tone jewellery worn on an ear.

These steps can support healing, but your piercing still needs time.

What jewellery should you wear?

Not sure which jewellery to choose for your healed double tragus piercing? There are plenty of options!

For example, two hoops will add more volume to your ear. If you prefer a subtler look, two small studs are a lovely alternative 😉

Important: only change your jewellery once your piercing has healed. Solstice catalogue jewellery is intended for healed piercings, not initial piercing or healing.

This demonstration shows a single tragus piercing, but helps you visualise hoop and stud styles. For two piercings, their combined fit needs to be assessed with your piercer.

TIKTOK · @SOLSTICECONSEILSChoosing jewellery to suit the space at the tragus