Ear Piercing in San Antonio, TX

Professional Ear Piercing in San Antonio

Platinum Tattoos & Piercings is San Antonio’s trusted ear piercing studio since 2000. Single lobe or full curated ear — every placement is mapped to your anatomy using implant-grade titanium or solid 14k gold. No guns, no stainless steel, no guessing. Serving San Antonio, Leon Valley, Helotes, Castle Hills, Balcones Heights, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Alamo Heights, Medical Center, UTSA, La Cantera, Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, Bulverde, Spring Branch, Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, Live Oak, Converse, Selma, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Seguin, Floresville, Pleasanton and the San Antonio area. Walk-ins welcome.

Ear Piercing Types

Lobe, cartilage, and specialty placements — select any type to learn about healing, jewelry, and placement.

Helix

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The helix piercing sits along the upper outer cartilage of the ear. It's one of the most popular cartilage piercings and heals in 6–12 months with proper saline care. We use implant-grade titanium or solid 14k gold for all initial helix jewelry.

Daith

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The daith pierces the innermost fold of cartilage inside the ear. Known for its unique curved placement, it typically takes 6–9 months to heal and pairs beautifully with a seamless ring or curved barbell in implant-grade titanium or 14k gold.

Tragus

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The tragus is the small, thick piece of cartilage that partially covers the ear canal. It heals in 6–12 months and is one of our most requested cartilage placements for its delicate, understated look.

Conch

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The conch is the large flat area of cartilage in the center of the ear. Inner conch piercings take 6–12 months to heal and accommodate a flatback labret stud or a statement hoop worn through the outer conch.

Rook

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The rook pierces the antihelix — the thick fold of cartilage just above the daith. It's one of the more anatomically dependent placements and takes 6–12 months to heal. A curved barbell or dainty ring sits naturally in this fold.

Industrial

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An industrial piercing connects two separate helix holes with a single straight barbell. Placement must be precisely mapped to your ear anatomy. Healing takes 6–12 months and requires consistent aftercare on both entry and exit points.

Flat

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The flat piercing sits on the wide, flat area of upper ear cartilage between the helix and antihelix. It heals in 6–12 months and is ideal for decorative flatback studs and clustered earring arrangements.

Forward Helix

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The forward helix sits on the front-facing cartilage fold closest to the face, just above the tragus. It's a subtle, stylish placement that heals in 6–9 months and works well as part of a curated ear.

Anti-Tragus

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The anti-tragus is the ridge of cartilage opposite the tragus, just above the lobe. It's a less common but distinctive placement that heals in 6–12 months. Anatomy varies — our piercers assess suitability before proceeding.

Snug

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The snug piercing passes through the inner cartilage ridge of the ear, roughly parallel to the outer rim. It's anatomy-dependent and not everyone can get one. When it works, it's a striking placement that heals in 9–12 months.

Ear Lobe

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Lobe piercings are the most common piercing we do — for adults, teens, and children alike. They heal in just 6–8 weeks with proper care and work with everything from flatback studs to statement hoops.

Cartilage (General)

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Any piercing through the firm cartilage of the ear — helix, daith, conch, tragus, rook, industrial, or flat — falls under the cartilage category. These heal slower than lobes (6–12 months) and benefit most from implant-grade jewelry and consistent saline aftercare.

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