What is the healing time for ear piercings?

Caring for ear piercings is a different process for everyone. One of the first questions that arises at the beginning of this care is how long should we keep that first piercing before changing it?

Well, the answer to this question depends on many aspects, from the type of piercing you want to get to the material it uses, and even the position in which you sleep! At Adamina we invite you to continue reading if you want to know everything about the healing time of an ear piercing .

Ear Piercing Healing Time Depending on Piercing Type

You should know that the anatomy of the ear varies for each type of piercing . The healing time of a helix will not be the same as that of a daith . That is why for each type of piercing we show you their respective characteristics below.

Ear piercings: Lobe

It is the easiest to cure, it takes around 6 weeks (in some cases up to 12). We suggest that you do not change the piercing for at least 8 weeks and take care of your sleeping position, as rubbing can inflame the piercing.

Ear piercings: rook

This area usually takes between 4 and 6 months to heal . Always try to keep the area clean and before changing your piercing, go to the place where you had the piercing so they can guide you through the healing process.

Ear piercings: contra-helix, tragus, helix, conch and flat

Piercings performed in these areas due to their vascularization take longer to heal. Between 6 and 12 months . In addition, these areas tend to generate greater friction with external objects, which is why they tend to be more susceptible to inflammation.

Ear piercings: Antitragus, Daith and Snug

These are the ear piercings that need the most time to heal. Between 9 and 12 months of healing for these areas. Even so, the daith piercing may have a shorter recovery time since the inner area of ​​the ear is less exposed.

Keep in mind that this information is indicative and that each person is different. There are piercings that last 3 months for some people and for others it can even take a year. What is this about? Continue reading.

Aspects that influence healing time in ear piercing

Although it may seem strange to you, the healing time of an ear piercing not only varies by the type of piercing, but also other factors such as:

• Health and well-being : each human being is a world and in that the healing time of your ear is also transmitted. We have to take into account our age and our medical condition to know if our healing is prolonged or not.
• Physical activity : It is advisable to wait a week to do sports activities. When we exercise, the body's blood pressure increases and this can cause inflammation to increase further. Therefore, the healing process could be involved.
• The material of the earring : The choice of material is crucial to avoid infections and complications in the process. Nickel pieces are usually the most prone to allergic reactions, so it's best to avoid them. Surgical steel and 18Kt gold are your best friends when it comes to preventing these reactions.
• The specialized center : Find out about the place where you will get the piercing if you do not want your healing process to be complicated (or lengthened).
• The position in which you sleep : if you crush your ear on the pillow, you can cause the wound to open or swell. Adamina advises you to use a travel pillow to avoid sleeping on your ear piercing during the first few days of getting your piercing.

Even if the piercing appears fine on the outside, the body continues its internal healing process. Therefore, it is essential to continue with proper care and resist the temptation to touch it constantly. We do not want delays in that healing. When it's the perfect time to change it. At Adamina we have a wide catalog of piercings . Take a look, you're sure to find something you'll love!