Exactly How Long These 10 Common Piercings Take to Heal (2024)

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Exactly How Long These 10 Common Piercings Take to Heal? ›

This really depends on the placement. That being said, most large-gauge piercings only take about 10-15% longer than a standard piercing to heal. So for example, if a standard lobe takes 6 months, then a large-gauge lobe will take 7 months.

This really depends on the placement. That being said, most large-gauge piercings only take about 10-15% longer than a standard piercing to heal. So for example, if a standard lobe takes 6 months, then a large-gauge lobe will take 7 months.

Earlobe piercings are the quickest to heal. They typically take about 1 to 2 months to fully heal. Cartilage piercings elsewhere on your ear will take longer to heal. It may take up to 6 months or even 1 year before a helix or tragus piercing is fully healed.

Earlobe. The earlobe piercing is one of the most common piercings and also one of the quickest to heal. Generally, earlobe piercings will heal in 3-4 months, depending on aftercare. Aftercare involves cleaning the piercing with a saline solution and avoiding any trauma to the area.

ROOK. Rook piercings are located in the cartilage at the uppermost part of the inner ear. The location does go through a thick bit of cartilage so it can be more painful and harder to heal than many other spots on the ear. The Rook is more in line with the Snug when it comes to pain and healing.

Piercing needles, on the other hand, create a small hole in the skin, which is less painful, heals more quickly and is often used on piercing for kids.

Shell Specs

The bore diameter for a 10ga shotgun is 0.775". It's rare to find a length for 10 gauge shells chambered in anything other than 3 1/2," but they do exist in 3". A light waterfowl 10ga load is 1 3/8oz.

Should I clean blood off a piercing? ›

Use a Q-tip, gauze pad, or cotton swab to apply saline solution to the piercing. Gently clean the area, removing any crust or dried blood. Dry the area by gently dabbing with a clean towel or tissue.

Belly button piercings are considered the second least painful piercings after ear piercings. That's because the thick tissue left behind from when your umbilical cord was removed is flesh and not very nerve dense.

So, just as you'd care for an accidental wound to prevent an infection from developing, you must take care of a piercing too. One way to help your new piercing stay healthy is to soak it in a sea salt or saline mixture. Doing this can keep your wound clean and promote healing.

Genital Piercing

Because of their positioning, nipple and genital piercings require careful aftercare. You can also get some pain from chaffing and so on until the piercing completely heals. All these factors help make genital piercings one of the most painful piercings you can get.

General Care for Body Piercings

Always wash hands thoroughly before contact with the piercing. Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. (Both slow the healing of pierced areas by drying and killing new healthy cells.)

Of all the body sites commonly pierced, the navel is the most likely to become infected because of its shape. Infections can often be treated with good skin hygiene and antibiotic medications. With this type of infection, jewelry generally does not have to be taken out.

Most side effects will subside within 3-5 days. If the pain lasts for over a week, it might be a sign that your new ear piercings are infected. Contact your piercer or a medical professional immediately if you suspect an ear piercing infection.

Signs Your Piercing May be Fully Healed:

There is no more discharge or redness. The piercing is not tender to touch. The jewellery is loose and moves somewhat freely.

How long will my piercing take to heal? While healing times can vary for everyone, it's dependent on factors such as your overall health, sleep and stress levels, and your aftercare regimen. Typically, ear lobe piercings take around 4-6 months, while upper or inner ear piercings take between 6-12+ months to fully heal.