Each body piercing site has its own normal healing time.
| Piercing site | Healing time |
|---|---|
Ear |
6 to 12 weeks |
Face (this includes the earlobes, eyebrows, nose, and lips) |
6 to 8 weeks |
Inside of the mouth or the tongue |
3 to 6 weeks |
Nipple |
2 to 4 months |
Vagina or penis |
Up to 9 months |
Belly button (navel) |
Up to 12 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.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Last Updated | September 4, 2008 |
Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Last Updated: 09/04/2008
