Body Piercing Healing Times
​Please note these healing times are an approximation only based upon the average healing times experienced by most clients. The rate at which your piercing may heal is affected by a variety of factors – it is nothing to be concerned about if your piercing heals much faster or slower than this guide – please get in touch if you have any queries about your healing piercing.
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Ear Lobe – 6 weeks
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Ear Cartilage including Tragus, Anti-tragus, Upper and Lower Conch, Helix, Faux Snug, Daith, Industrial, Rook etc – 3 to 6 months but can take much longer.
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Navel – 6 months
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Nipple – 3-6 months (up to 12 months in some cases)
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Tongue – 4-6 weeks to fully heal (however the worst of the discomfort is over within the first two weeks and the jewellery can be downsized after this time)
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Smiley – 2 – 4 weeks
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Lip / Labret – 6 weeks (Jewellery can be downsized after 2 weeks)
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Medusa – 6 weeks (Jewellery can be downsized after 2 weeks)
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Madonna – 6 weeks (Jewellery can be downsized after 2 weeks)
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Vertical or Horizontal Lip – 6 -12 weeks
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Eyebrow – 2-3 months
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Septum – 4-6 weeks
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Nostril – 5-6 months (no jewellery changed for 4 months at minimum)
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