If you’re one of those who search “piercing near me” every now and then, and have been eyeing a body piercing, you probably noticed there’s a ton of conflicting advice online. Especially about how long different piercings take to heal. Some say it takes about a year and some shrug and claim “ mine took a couple of weeks, then it was fine.” We get this question all the time at Galima. And the simple response is, it depends.
Not every spot is the same, and no one person is the same as another. And the healing process isn’t instant. But the chances of it being cured in a couple of weeks are low. The piercing might seem healed from the outside but can still be recovering. And this differs from one type to another. For instance, a dermal piercing might feel and look fine from the outside but can still be settling under the skin months later.
But this doesn’t mean you can’t have a rough estimate of how long each body piercing we offer will heal so you can plan out everything. This blog tells you exactly this.
Body Piercings: Basics First
Before jumping into healing times, know that the type of piercing you have really does matter, and a lot of people don’t realize that. When most people say “piercing,” they’re thinking about the basic ear or belly piercing that goes in one side and comes out the other, and that’s kind of the default picture in everyone’s head. These are simple and something most people already know so we’ll not talk much about them.
Let’s get into surface piercings. These have two visible ends but the difference is the middle part sits under the skin, which isn’t the case with traditional options. These can be complicated because your body can push them out over time and it’s quite common.
On the other hand, dermals can sound a bit scary but if you’re really into them, you can easily get one. They have a thing called an “anchor” that goes under the skin or more simply, sits in the pocket of the skin, which obviously is more fragile. But people still get them because they always catch the crowd’s attention and look delicate.
Each of these types has its own healing duration and risk of complications; some migrate easily while others swell almost instantly. A Belly piercing, like many other piercings, is prone to getting caught on clothing or snagged, but irritation largely depends on placement and daily movement. For example, consider a piercing on your finger—we use our hands frequently and wash them often, so they are more exposed and tend to become irritated more easily. The same concept applies to a Belly piercing, which requires extra care to prevent irritation and support proper healing.
Belly Button Piercings
This is the one we see many women get most excited about and there’s always one that keeps asking questions but doesn’t commit. If you’re like this too, the information mentioned here can help you decide if you can or can’t commit. First, these are one of the slowest ones to heal. Second, when it comes to healing the swelling or tender feeling goes away in about six to seven weeks. But you can count it as fully healed after six months to a full year depending on if you feel any pain when it gets tucked just lightly.
What do you need to keep in mind? Be quick-witted when you get these fragile piercings, or else they can get yanked out. Also, make it a point not to wear tight bottoms or sit and bend carelessly over time it can cost you itchiness and irritation. When not to panic? You see a clear liquid coming out or light redness, no worries in the early days. Your focus should be on keeping the belly button area clean and avoiding snug fitted jeans or even trousers with waistbands that sit too close to the body.
Dermal Piercings:
This one needs all your attention and can give you a tough time. Wondering how long? What you can call actual healing is usually up to six months by this time, it will most likely be healed both on the outside and under the skin. But if you want to know how much time it will take to look normal from the outside, you can expect three months. For those who don’t know yet how dermal piercings actually work, because there isn’t a visible end that you can see. It just looks like jewellery built into your body and in reality it is. Through a needle in simple words, a pocket is created and an anchor is put in on which you can screw on the actual blingy part that will be visible. So you can imagine how delicate this one will be and how much more care it needs. Specific areas can vary just a little but here is what you can expect.
Wrist dermal: surface is fine after one to two months but deeper healing can take anywhere from 2 to 4 more months.
Neck and nape: takes 3 to 6 months to fully settle but from the outside it can heal as soon as 1 month.
These are the two areas we offer a dermal piercing for at Galima. And these are particularly sensitive, that’s why we always guide our clients to be extra careful because these areas tend to move a lot and are always rubbing with the hairs or clothing and friction with these is never a good idea. Another thing we want our clients to know is that these have a high rate of rejection. Sometimes sooner or later, the body just pushes it out. But of course you can enjoy it while it lasts.
Final Thoughts
All bodies are different, some have more skin in the same area than others, and some areas like the fingers and ears, even have variations. That’s why every piercing is bound to look different on everyone and heal differently, too and that’s normal. Then some people do vigorous activity, some prefer fitted clothes and all of this influences the healing time and journey too. What you can take away from this is consistency. If you commit to proper care even the body piercings that are the hardest, heal in no time you just need a bit of patience. Planning on getting one? Visit Galimas’ nearest branch to you today and get a professional service that ensures your new adornment heals fast and smoothly.
