Vertical Tragus

Vertical Tragus employing a curved barbell ( or other jewellery ), the tragus might be pierced vertically. This piercing was first popularized by piercer Luis Garcia. Many piercings that seem to be a vertical tragus piercing are essentially surface piercings located right away in front of the tragus.

These can be done with a curved barbell too but are susceptible to refusal. The possibility of refusal can be reduced by trying surface bars, as well as having the piercing done by a seasoned piercer. Even under perfect conditions of Vertical Tragus though , they can still reject.