Remember, redness, swelling, and tenderness is typical for at least a week, and can last much longer. You may notice some itching and/or bruising; clear, white, or yellow drainage: and feeling tightness around the jewelry. These are all typical reactions.Healing time varies for each piercing, but as a rule, expect 3 months at a minimum. Earlobes: 6 to 8 weeks (initial healing); 3 to 6 months (full maturation)Cartilage (Helix, Forward Helix, Conch, Tragus, Daith): 3 to 12 months (often 6 to 12 months)Rook & Industrial: 6 to 18 monthsQUICK TIPS!・Protect your ear piercings by investing in a piercing pillow; alternately, you can roll a towel into a circle to achieve the same affect. Sleeping with your ear in the hole relieves the pressure on your new piercing and improves both healing and your sleep.・Keep your piercings dry! Moisture can cause bumps and harbor bacteria. Never go to bed with wet hair.・It's probably not a keloid, but an irritation bump that will go away with time and patience.

Remember, redness, swelling, and tenderness is typical for at least a week, and can last much longer. You may notice some itching and/or bruising; clear, white, or yellow drainage: and feeling tightness around the jewelry. These are all typical reactions.Healing time varies for each piercing, but as a rule, expect 2 months at a minimum. Septum: 2 to 3 weeks (initial comfort/external) to 2 to 6 months for complete internal healing.Bridge: 2 to 3 months (initial) to 8 to 12 months for total healing.Standard Nostril: 4 to 6 months for external/surface healing, and up to 6 to 12 months for complete internal fistula formation.High Nostril: 6 to 9 months (or up to 8 to 12 months) because it passes through thicker cartilage.QUICK TIPS!・Your piercing will appear healed on the outside far sooner than it is healed on the inside. Waiting the full healing period is the best way to ensure you have a healthy, well-healed piercing. We know, waiting sucks.・Blot instead of wiping your nose during cold and flu and allergy seasons. Using non-porous jewelry during these times will provide extra protection during these times.

Remember, redness, swelling, and tenderness is typical for at least a week, and can last much longer. You may notice some itching and/or bruising; clear, white, or yellow drainage: and feeling tightness around the jewelry. These are all typical reactions.Healing time varies for each piercing, but as a rule, expect 3 months at a minimum.Labret (Monroe/Madonna, Side Labret): 6 to 10 weeks initial healing; full maturity in 3 to 6 monthsMedusa (Philtrum): 2 to 3 months initial healing; full maturity in 3 to 6 months Lips (Vertical Labret, Ashley) 2 to 3 months initial healing; 3 to 4 months for full internal maturation QUICK TIPS!・Healing lip piercings close QUICKLY. Removing the jewelry too soon can cause the piercing to seal over and begin healing almost immediately.・Use non-alcoholic mouthwash during the healing period, and rinse your mouth after eating, smoking, or vaping. Keep up with your normal oral hygeine routine. ・Spicy, salty, acidic, and very hot foods can aggravate your new piercing.

Remember, redness, swelling, and tenderness is typical for at least a week, and can last much longer. You may notice some itching and/or bruising; clear, white, or yellow drainage: and feeling tightness around the jewelry. These are all typical reactions.Healing time varies for each piercing, but as a rule, expect 3 months at a minimum. Navel (Belly Button): 6 to 12 months initially; 12 to 18 months to fully matureNipple: 3 to 6 months initially; 9 to 12 months for total maturationSurface Piercings / Dermal Anchors: 3 to 6 months initially; 6 to 12 months for total healingEyebrows: 2 to 4 months initially; 6 to 12 months for complete maturationQUICK TIPS!・You can protect a belly button piercing by covering it with a vented eye patch.・Keep your piercing dry! Moisture can cause bumps and harbor bacteria. Make sure your naval is thoroughly dry both inside and out.・If it hurts, don't do it. Use compression if that's more comfortable, or loose clothes if it's not. Wear pants above or below your belly button, but never on top of it.