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Cartilage Piercings in San Antonio, TX

Cartilage Piercings in San Antonio, TX

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Cartilage Piercing Portfolio — San Antonio

Real clients, real results from our San Antonio piercing studio. Helix, tragus, conch, daith, rook, industrial, and more.

Piercing on the back by Noah at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings, San Antonio TXpiercing 3rd Helix on the Right Ear by Mingo at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings, San Antonio TXpiercing Helix on the Right Ear by Noah at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings, San Antonio TXCluster/Multi-Gem, Cluster/Multi-Gem, Threadless piercing on the Mid Helix, 1st Helix, 3rd Helix by Mingo at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings, San Antonio TXThreadless, Threadless piercing on the 1st Forward Helix, Flat by Mingo at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings, San Antonio TXThreadless, Threadless piercing on the 1st Helix, 2nd Helix by Mingo at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings, San Antonio TX

What to Expect

Cartilage piercings take about 15–20 minutes. Your piercer shows you jewelry options, marks the exact placement, and walks you through it before a needle touches your ear. You approve the mark in a mirror first.

Needle only — always. No guns. Cartilage is dense tissue and a gun that punches instead of pierces causes tissue trauma that creates long, painful healing and higher infection rates. We don't own one.

Healing takes 6–12 months for most cartilage piercings. The jewelry stays in during that full period. Don't twist it. Clean with saline twice daily.

Why Choose Us?

Here's what makes Platinum Tattoos & Piercings the right choice for your cartilage piercing in San Antonio.

Needle-Only — No Guns, Ever
Implant-Grade Titanium & Gold
Piercers Who Know Ear Anatomy
Family-Owned Since 2000

More of Our Work

Tragus piercing with 14k Yellow Gold Threadless by Junipurr by Mingo at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings, San Antonio TXDaith piercing with Implant Grade Titanium Circular Barbell by Other by Mingo at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings, San Antonio TXDaith piercing with Implant Grade Titanium Cluster/Multi-Gem by Other by Mingo at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings, San Antonio TXConch piercing with Implant Grade Titanium Cluster/Multi-Gem by NeoMetal by Mingo at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings, San Antonio TXConch piercing with Implant Grade Titanium Cluster/Multi-Gem by NeoMetal by Mingo at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings, San Antonio TX1st Helix piercing with 14k Yellow Gold Cluster/Multi-Gem by Other by Mingo at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings, San Antonio TX

What It Costs

All prices are plus jewelry. We'll show you options before anything is decided.

Helix/Cartilage Piercing$35 + jewelry →Tragus Piercing$35 + jewelry →Conch Piercing$35 + jewelry →Daith Piercing$35 + jewelry →Rook Piercing$35 + jewelry →Industrial Piercing$45 + jewelry →Double Helix Piercing$70 + jewelry →Double Forward Helix Piercing$70 + jewelry →

Common Questions

How old do you have to be for a cartilage piercing?+
You must be 18+ with valid photo ID, or 13–17 with a parent or legal guardian present (their valid ID required) plus the minor's own valid photo ID and birth certificate.
How much does a cartilage piercing cost in San Antonio?+
Cartilage piercings at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings start at $35–$60 depending on placement, plus jewelry. Implant-grade titanium starter pieces start at $20. We'll show you all options upfront.
How long does a cartilage piercing take to heal?+
6–12 months is the realistic range. Helix and forward helix tend to be on the shorter end. Industrial and conch can run longer. The biggest factor is how well you follow aftercare — saline twice daily, hands off, no sleeping on it.
What's the difference between helix, tragus, conch, and daith?+
Helix = outer rim of the ear. Tragus = the small flap in front of the ear canal. Conch = the inner bowl. Daith = the innermost fold above the ear canal. Rook = the inner ridge near the top. Industrial = two helix piercings connected by a single barbell.
Does a cartilage piercing hurt more than a lobe?+
Yes — denser tissue means more resistance and a stronger pinch. Most people rate ear cartilage a 4–7 out of 10 depending on the specific location. Industrial is generally the most intense. The piercing is over in a second; the initial soreness lasts a few days.
Where is Platinum Tattoos & Piercings located?+
5545 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX. Walk-ins welcome every day.

Your Piercers

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Harley
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Crystal
M
Mingo

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