Healing Times

Healing times listed below are averages for most individuals in good health. Actual healing times can vary considerably based on the individual and the quality of after-care of the piercing.

Above the Neck

  • Monroe: 2-4 months
  • Earl: 3–6 months
  • Cheek/Anti-Eyebrow: 3–6 months
  • Ear cartilage: Up to a Year
  • Ear lobes: 2-3 months
  • Eyebrow: 1-3 Months
  • Tragus: 6–12 months
  • Lip / Labret: 2-3 months
  • Nostril: 3–6 months
  • Septum: 3–4 months
  • Tongue: 2-3 months

Torso

  • Nipples: 4-6 months 
  • Navel: 4–8 months
  • Hand web: 12 mos - never
  • Most Surface: 6–8 months

Female Genital Piercings

  • Clitoral Hood: 2–3 months
  • Clitoris: 4-6 weeks
  • Fourchette: 2–3 months
  • Labia Minora: 2–3 months
  • Labia Majora:  2–6 months
  • Triangle: 2–3 months

Male Genital Piercings

  • Ampallang: 6-9 months
  • Apadravya: 6-9 months
  • Dydoe: 3–4 months
  • Frenum: 2-3 months
  • Guiche: 3-5 months
  • Prince Albert: 4–6 weeks 
  • Reverse Prince Albert: 4–6 months
  • Scrotum/Hafada: 2-3 months
  • Foreskin: 2–3 months
  • Lorum: 2-3 months

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