
How long does it take to heal?
Updated: May 5
The lengths of time it takes each piercing to heal are ESTIMATED AVERAGES and everyone heals at their own rate.
It's important to allow your piercing plenty of time to heal completely before changing it to avoid complications.
Some piercings need to be downsized (changed to a smaller post or barbell) before they are completely healed but this should only be done with the help of a piercer using sterile jewelruy and tools.
Please visit your piercer for a check up once the swelling has gone down completely to determine if you are ready to downsize.
Downsizing will prevent unsightly bumps, migration, and crooked healing.
Ear Piercings
Helix, Forward Helix, Conch, Daith, Rook etc.: 8+ months
Industrial: Downsize: 3weeks Healed: 8-12 months (sometimes more)
Lobes: 8-12 weeks
Facial Piercings
Nostril: 6 months
Septum: 6-8 weeks
Oral piercings
Tongue: 4-6 weeks
Lip, Labret, Monroe, Medusa, Vertical Labret etc.: Downsize:2-3weeks Healed:2-3 months
Body
Nipples: Downsize: 2-3 months Healed: 8-18 months
Navel: 6-8 months
Dermal anchors: 3-4 months
V.C.H: 2 months
Christina: 4-6 months
P.A.: 3-4 months
