i used emla for my piercings, ive used it for my lip (outter) and my conch, thick cartilage. i didnt feel a thing, just slightly some pressure. i did use it on my lobes however it did not work. which i found odd, i thought it would work on the lobes more then hard cartilage. going to get my other conch and using this, also on my tragus, here is hoping it will numb my tragus so i dont feel anything. XD