:: Healing Times ::

Below are approximate healing times for well-cared-for piercings for most people. Keep in mind that your piercing may heal more quickly or take even longer. Since most piercings have periods of both doing well and "acting up", do not assume that the disappearance of discharge means you are healed. Continue suggested aftercare for at least the amount of time listed below for your piercing. After this amount of time, if your piercing no longer has discharge or "bad days" and has not done so for at least a month, it may be healed. If you pay attention to what your body is doing over time, you will know when it is done.

At the end of the healing time, cleaning twice daily is no longer required, although cleaning once daily is still suggested. At this point, jewelry can safely be changed, but should not be left out of any piercing. Even once the hole becomes permanent, it can still shrink and make jewelry reinsertion more difficult. If you need to hide the piercing or need non-metallic/flexible jewelry for surgery, pregnancy, etc., call the shop. As a general rule, if you like your piercing, keep jewelry in it.

:: Facial Piercings ::

Earlobes :: 6-8 weeks

Ear Cartilage :: 6 months - 1 year

Eyeybrow :: 6-8 weeks

Nostril :: 6 months-1 year

Septum :: 6-8 weeks

Bridge :: 8-10 weeks

Tongue :: 4-6 weeks

Lip/Labret :: 8-10 weeks

Beauty Mark :: 8-10 weeks

Cheek :: 3-4 months

:: Nipples & Navels ::

Female Nipples :: 6 months - 1 year

Male Nipples :: 4-6 months

Navels :: 6 months - 1 year

:: Female Genital Piercings ::

Inner Labia :: 2-4 weeks

Outer Labia :: 2-6 months

Clitoral Hood :: 2-6 weeks

Fourchette :: 4-6 weeks

Triangle :: 8-10 weeks

Clitoris :: 2-4 weeks

:: Male Genital Piercings ::

Prince Albert :: 4-9 weeks

Reverse PA :: 4-6 months

Frenum :: 6-8 weeks

Scrotum :: 6-10 weeks

Guiche :: 8-10 weeks

Dydoe :: 8-12 weeks

Ampallang :: 4-8 months

Apadravya :: 4-8 months

We hope this information proves helpful for you. Remember that we are neither doctors nor miracle workers. We promise that you will leave our shop with a clean, beautiful piercing. We give these suggestions based on our experience and research in our field. What you do from here on is up to you. You must be responsive to and responsible for your body. We are here to help. If at any point you have any problems or questions, please feel free to stop in or give us a call. Enjoy!



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