Body Piercing Healing Times
Topic Overview
Each body piercing site has its own normal healing time. Common sites usually heal within the time frames listed below. Healing depends on many things. It can depend on how big the piercing is and how thick the tissue is at the site. Your own ability to heal can also affect healing time.
Piercing site |
Healing time |
---|---|
Ear cartilage (curve of ear) |
2 to 4 months |
Nostril (nose) |
4 to 6 months |
Face (This includes the earlobes, eyebrows, and lips.) |
6 to 8 weeks |
Inside of the mouth or the tongue |
3 to 6 weeks |
Nipple |
3 to 6 months |
Vagina or penis |
2 to 6 months |
Belly button (navel) |
Up to 6 months |
A piercing may not heal as fast if it gets infected or irritated or if scar tissue forms. You may need to see your doctor if your piercing does not seem to be healing.
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Primary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer H. Michael O'Connor, MD, MMEd, FRCPC - Emergency Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Current as ofNovember 20, 2017
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