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Body Piercing Healing Times

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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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By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Revised	September 7, 2010

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Last Revised: September 7, 2010

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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