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Body Piercing Healing Times


Topic Overview

Each body piercing site has its own normal healing time.

Piercing site healing times
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.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerH. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last RevisedSeptember 7, 2010

eMedicineHealth Medical Reference from Healthwise

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