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.
Age restrictions are at the bottom of this page.
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Microdermal implants – 3 months
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Ear Lobe – 6 weeks
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Ear Cartilage including Tragus, Anti-tragus, Upper and Lower Conch, Helix, Snug, Daith, Industrial, Rook etc – 3 to 6 months but can take much longer.
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Translobe / Transverse Lobe – 6 months+
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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 3 weeks)
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Medusa – 6 weeks (Jewellery can be downsized after 3 weeks)
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Madonna – 6 weeks (Jewellery can be downsized after 3 weeks)
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Vertical or Horizontal Lip – 6 -12 weeks
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Eyebrow – 2-3 months
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Bridge – 3-6 months
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Septum – 4-6 weeks
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Nostril – 5-6 months (no jewellery changed for 5 months at minimum)
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Surface Piercings – commonly around 6 months but can take well over a year
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Please note the following age restrictions on piercings:
Lobes - 8+
All ear piercings: 14+ and above (If under 16, parental consent is required with ID)
Facial piercings such as lips, nose, eyebrow etc: 14+ and above (If under 16, parental consent is required with ID)
Oral piercings: 16+ and above
Nipple piercings: 18+ and above
Navel Piercings: 14+ and above (If under 16, parental consent is required with ID)
PLEASE NOTE I REQUIRE ID FOR ALL PIERCINGS REGARDLESS OF YOUR AGE!