For larger gauge conch piercings, such as those achieved through a dermal punch, eyelets, plugs, and flesh tunnels can all be worn.
Flesh tunnels are most commonly used in larger gauge piercings either because weight is a concern to the wearer or for aesthetic reasons.
Flesh tunnels are made in smaller gauges however the smaller the gauge the smaller the effect to see through the plug becomes.
Some flesh tunnels have flares to keep the jewellery from falling out.
A person may choose to wear a flesh tunnels instead of flesh plugs because they weigh less; at higher gauges, the weight difference increases.
Flesh tunnels may be worn with a captive bead ring or other object passed through them.
Guiche piercings can be stretched to large sizes and can accommodate flesh tunnel style jewelry, although the potential discomfort to the bearer may be radically increased.
A flesh tunnel usually used in stretched or scalpelled piercings.
