Healing Times

Average Piercing Healing Times

Below are approximate healing times for healthy piercings on most people. Keep in mind that your piercing may heal more quickly or take even longer. Continue suggested aftercare for at least the amount of time listed below for your piercing.

At the end of the healing time, twice- daily cleaning is no longer required, although once-a-day cleaning is still suggested. When your piercing is healed, jewelry can safely be changed but it shouldn’t be left out for longer than it takes to switch jewelry. Even once the hole becomes permanent it can still shrink and make jewelry reinsertion more difficult. If you like your piercing, keep jewelry in it.

Ear & Facial Piercings

Earlobes 6-8 weeks

Ear Cartilage 6 months-1 year

Eyebrow 6-8 weeks

Nostril 6 months-1 year

Septum 6-8 weeks

Bridge 8-10 weeks

Oral Piercings

Tongue 4 weeks

Lip/Labret 6-8 weeks

Beauty Mark 6-8 weeks

Philtrum 6-8 weeks

Cheeks 6 months-1 year

Nipples & Navels

Nipples 6 months-1 year

Navels. 6 months-1 year

Surface Piercings & Anchors

Surface Piercings 1 year or longer

Surface Anchors 2-6 months

Penis Piercings

Prince Albert 6-8 weeks

Reverse PA 4-6 month

Frenum 6-8 weeks

Scrotum 6-8 weeks

Guiche 8-10 weeks

Dydoe 8-12 weeks

Foreskin 8-10 weeks

Ampallang / Apadravya 6-8 month

Public1 year or longer

Vulva Piercings

Inner Labia 4-6 weeks

Outer Labia 3-6 months

Clitoral Hood 4-6 weeks

Fourchette 6-8 weeks

Triangle 8-12 weeks

Christina 6-9 months

Princess Albertina 4-6 weeks