A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Ear Canal Piercing

This odd inner conch surface piercing is by Jason at Schmatta in Saskatoon, SK (IAM:piercedoff). It’s been too rare that I’ve said, “wow, I haven’t seen that before” over the last few years, but this is an example of a time I got to say it.

Comments

16 responses to “Ear Canal Piercing”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 01-27-2006 11:34:27 by verucassault
    Huh. It’s an interesting look. Not necessarily something I’d get, but whatever.

    Posted on 01-27-2006 11:44:20 by kt
    that seems like it would be soooo dangerous!

    it looks like it’s healed well though. i’d imagine it might be hard to keep clean.

    Posted on 01-27-2006 18:52:41 by pohjannaula
    Looks like hypertrophic scarring waiting to happen.

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 01-27-2006 11:34:27 by verucassault
    Huh. It’s an interesting look. Not necessarily something I’d get, but whatever.

    Posted on 01-27-2006 11:44:20 by kt
    that seems like it would be soooo dangerous!

    it looks like it’s healed well though. i’d imagine it might be hard to keep clean.

    Posted on 01-27-2006 18:52:41 by pohjannaula
    Looks like hypertrophic scarring waiting to happen.

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 01-27-2006 11:34:27 by verucassault
    Huh. It’s an interesting look. Not necessarily something I’d get, but whatever.

    Posted on 01-27-2006 11:44:20 by kt
    that seems like it would be soooo dangerous!

    it looks like it’s healed well though. i’d imagine it might be hard to keep clean.

    Posted on 01-27-2006 18:52:41 by pohjannaula
    Looks like hypertrophic scarring waiting to happen.

  4. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 01-27-2006 11:34:27 by verucassault
    Huh. It’s an interesting look. Not necessarily something I’d get, but whatever.

    Posted on 01-27-2006 11:44:20 by kt
    that seems like it would be soooo dangerous!

    it looks like it’s healed well though. i’d imagine it might be hard to keep clean.

    Posted on 01-27-2006 18:52:41 by pohjannaula
    Looks like hypertrophic scarring waiting to happen.

  5. Jason from Schmatta (acetylean on BME) Avatar
    Jason from Schmatta (acetylean on BME)

    Hey, it’s Jason. I did this maybe a year ago on our then piercing apprentice Natassia. She still has it, and (maybe surprisingly for some) has had zero problems with it! It’s curious that this piercing hasn’t really been done before. There’s a defined ridge of cartilage there, and it’s well protected. Natassia says that it’s been the easiest to heal out of all her cartilage piercings. Cheers.

  6. Jason from Schmatta (acetylean on BME) Avatar
    Jason from Schmatta (acetylean on BME)

    Hey, it’s Jason. I did this maybe a year ago on our then piercing apprentice Natassia. She still has it, and (maybe surprisingly for some) has had zero problems with it! It’s curious that this piercing hasn’t really been done before. There’s a defined ridge of cartilage there, and it’s well protected. Natassia says that it’s been the easiest to heal out of all her cartilage piercings. Cheers.

  7. Jason from Schmatta (acetylean on BME) Avatar
    Jason from Schmatta (acetylean on BME)

    Hey, it’s Jason. I did this maybe a year ago on our then piercing apprentice Natassia. She still has it, and (maybe surprisingly for some) has had zero problems with it! It’s curious that this piercing hasn’t really been done before. There’s a defined ridge of cartilage there, and it’s well protected. Natassia says that it’s been the easiest to heal out of all her cartilage piercings. Cheers.

  8. Jason from Schmatta (acetylean on BME) Avatar
    Jason from Schmatta (acetylean on BME)

    Hey, it’s Jason. I did this maybe a year ago on our then piercing apprentice Natassia. She still has it, and (maybe surprisingly for some) has had zero problems with it! It’s curious that this piercing hasn’t really been done before. There’s a defined ridge of cartilage there, and it’s well protected. Natassia says that it’s been the easiest to heal out of all her cartilage piercings. Cheers.

  9. Jason from Schmatta (piercedoff on BME) Avatar
    Jason from Schmatta (piercedoff on BME)

    oops. my bme name is piercedoff, not acetylean!

  10. Jason from Schmatta (piercedoff on BME) Avatar
    Jason from Schmatta (piercedoff on BME)

    oops. my bme name is piercedoff, not acetylean!

  11. Jason from Schmatta (piercedoff on BME) Avatar
    Jason from Schmatta (piercedoff on BME)

    oops. my bme name is piercedoff, not acetylean!

  12. Jason from Schmatta (piercedoff on BME) Avatar
    Jason from Schmatta (piercedoff on BME)

    oops. my bme name is piercedoff, not acetylean!

  13. Bruce Avatar
    Bruce

    Hey, about 2 months ago I got this done at Eye of the Needle (Stoon of course), I got dual 8g conch’s done at the same time, bit of a long rough healing process, but it’s coming along. I’d like the user or anyone who’s had this done email me their expieriences with this piercing at [email protected]

  14. Bruce Avatar
    Bruce

    Hey, about 2 months ago I got this done at Eye of the Needle (Stoon of course), I got dual 8g conch’s done at the same time, bit of a long rough healing process, but it’s coming along. I’d like the user or anyone who’s had this done email me their expieriences with this piercing at [email protected]

  15. Bruce Avatar
    Bruce

    Hey, about 2 months ago I got this done at Eye of the Needle (Stoon of course), I got dual 8g conch’s done at the same time, bit of a long rough healing process, but it’s coming along. I’d like the user or anyone who’s had this done email me their expieriences with this piercing at [email protected]

  16. Bruce Avatar
    Bruce

    Hey, about 2 months ago I got this done at Eye of the Needle (Stoon of course), I got dual 8g conch’s done at the same time, bit of a long rough healing process, but it’s coming along. I’d like the user or anyone who’s had this done email me their expieriences with this piercing at [email protected]

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