Healing Time Frames
(on average, keeping in mind every client fluctuates)
Lobes: Healing 3-6 months - Downsize 8 weeks
Cartilage: Healing 10-12 months - Downsize 12 weeks
Industrial: Healing 12- 24 months - Downsize when needed
Eyebrow: Healing 3-6months - Downsize 10-12 weeks
Nostril: Healing 6-12 months - Downsize 12 weeks
Septum: Healing 2-4 months - No downsize needed but can usually be changed at 8 weeks
Tongue: Healing 1-2 months - Downsize 2 weeks
Upper Lip: Healing 6-10 months - Downsize 10 weeks
Lower Lip: Healing 3-6 months - Downsize 8 weeks
Navel: Healing 3-8 months - Downsize 12 weeks if needed
Nipple: Healing 6-12+ months - Downsize 12 weeks
Micro-Dermal: Can Healing 3-6+ months - Does not require downsizing
Our body is naturally very effective at healing itself. Supporting this process with a healthy and hygienic lifestyle—such as regular showers, clean hair, fresh clothes and bedding, a balanced diet, limited alcohol and drug use, and staying well-hydrated—will help promote faster healing.
It's essential to keep the area completely free from makeup, fake tan, body sprays, lotions, skincare products, and other chemicals.
Avoid touching the piercing with unwashed hands or playing with the jewellery. The less movement and exposure to foreign substances, the better the healing outcome.
Saline solution and proper aftercare help keep the piercing site clean, allowing your body to heal as effectively as possible.
Professional piercers recommend saline because it gently removes bacteria and debris without irritating the wound. In contrast, harsh products like antiseptic sprays, tea tree oil, or hydrogen peroxide can damage the tissue, dry out the area, and may even be harmful if absorbed into the bloodstream.
To maintain cleanliness and minimize bacteria, it’s best to use sterile products—such as individually packaged sterile non-woven gauze and sterile wound wash (Neilmed saline).
Avoid items like Q-tips, tissues, or cotton balls, as they can leave behind fibers and introduce unnecessary irritation.
