Change piercing - We'll tell you the right time!

Piercings have become an integral part of the world of body jewelry. It is all the more important that you not only think about which piercing looks best, but also that you are aware of your responsibility towards your own body. This means one thing above all: patience during the healing process.

The healing process of piercings
When is the right time to change a freshly pierced piercing? The ideal time to change your piercing is when the puncture canal has completely healed and you no longer have any pain. Unfortunately, we cannot give a general answer as to when that will be, as it depends on many different factors. This includes, among other things, the location where the piercing was done, the initial jewelry used and the individual healing process. 

Your piercing can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to heal.

A little tip: You can speed up the healing process by carefully following your piercer's care and hygiene instructions Avoid consuming cigarettes and alcohol as much as possible. A good, balanced diet can also have a positive effect on the healing process of your piercing.

With the following list we want to give you helpful guidance. If you are unsure, it is best to ask your piercer again. 

• Earlobe: 6-8 weeks
• Ear cartilage:  4 to 6 months
• nose piercing: 2-4 months
• Belly Button: 6-9 months
• Tongue Piercing: 4-6 weeks
• Lip piercing (Labret, Medusa, Snake Bites, etc.): 2-3 months
• Nipple piercing: 3-6 months
• Genital piercings: 4-8 weeks to several months depending on the type of piercing (e.g. clitoral, Prince Albert, Christina, etc.)

complications
If problems such as irritation, inflammation, bleeding or excess tissue (wild flesh) occur during the healing process of the piercing, you should contact your piercer and, if necessary, a dermatologist (dermatologist) immediately. In some cases it may be necessary to remove the piercing.

Dangers with inflamed puncture canals 
In fact, inflammation can not only be extremely painful but also very dangerous. Es For example, there is a risk of viruses, bacteria or fungi penetrating the body, what a Infection with streptococci is possible. These bacteria can spread throughout the body and inflame, for example, the urinary tract, lungs or liver. If hepatitis viruses invade, it can cause jaundice. 

The piercing canal quickly grows closed again 
In the event of complications, such as inflammation, why not simply remove the piercing for a short time and then put it back in when the piercing canal has healed? In fact, puncture channels that have not healed usually grow over very quickly because the body treats them like a normal wound. This is a sensible reaction of the body, but also a reason why many piercing wearers want to avoid removing the piercing, even if it is severely inflamed. To avoid having to remove the piercing in the first place, it is advisable not to wait too long if it becomes infected, but rather to talk to piercers or doctors straight away. This way you can treat the inflammation quickly and, if necessary, prevent the piercing from being removed.