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What is the healing time for ear piercings?

What is the healing time for ear piercings?

What is the healing time for ear piercings?

Ear piercing care 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 is made of, and even the position in which you sleep! At Adamina we invite you to read on if you want to know everything about the healing time of an ear piercing.

Healing time for ear piercings according to the type of piercing

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

Ear piercings: Earlobe

It is the easiest to heal, it takes about 6 weeks, (in some cases up to 12). We suggest that you do not change the piercing until at least 8 weeks and take care of the position when sleeping, because the friction can inflame the piercing.

Ear piercing: rook

This area usually takes 4 to 6 months to heal. Always try to keep the area clean and before changing your piercing go to the piercing site for guidance in the healing process.

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

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

Ear piercings: Antitragus, Daith and Snug

These are the ear piercings that take the longest time to heal. Between 9 and 12 months of healing for these areas. However, the daith piercing may have a shorter recovery time since the inner ear area 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 while for others it can take up to a year. Why is this? Continue reading.

healing time for ear piercings

Aspects influencing the healing time of ear piercing

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

  • Health and wellness: every human being is different and this is also reflected in the healing time of your ear. 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 may cause the 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 is 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 have the piercing done if you do not want to complicate (or lengthen) your healing process.
  • The position in which you sleep: if you flatten 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 the ear piercing during the first days after the piercing.

Although the piercing may look 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 don't want delays in that healing. When it's the perfect time to change it, at Adamina we have an extensive catalog of piercings.Take a look, you're sure to find something you'll love!