How to Make Ear Piercing Heal Fast: 13 Types & Aftercare

The best way to heal an ear piercing is to eat well, stay hydrated, and maintain a positive attitude. Make sure you get some rest and take it easy. Take care of yourself by sleeping well and living a stress-free lifestyle. Don't let it get dirty.

The healing process usually takes about 1 to 2 months. You will need more time to heal cartilage piercings elsewhere on your ear. A helix or tragus piercing may take up to 6 months or even 1 year to heal. Take your jewelry out for only a short time while your piercing heals

In this comprehensive guide, we'll dive into the different types of ear piercings with healing time and provide aftercare tips to help you speed up your healing process.

How to Make Ear Piercing Heal Fast: 13 Types & Heal Time

I understand the importance of proper aftercare in ensuring ear piercings heal quickly and without complications. I will provide information on various ear piercings and their healing times, as well as specific tips and recommendations for faster healing.

Standard Lobe Piercing

A standard lobe piercing is through the earlobe, typically done with a piercing gun or a needle.

Healing Time: 6-8 weeks.

You may change jewelry afterward but shouldn't empty it during the first year since the piercing may still close. For the first few months, clean them twice a day.

Aftercare Tips:

You should clean your piercings gently with water and a mild, fragrance-free cleanser every day. Infections can also be prevented by doing this. Make sure you thoroughly rinse your piercings after washing them. Soap should be thoroughly rinsed away.

Transverse Lobe Piercing

A transverse lobe piercing is a piercing that goes horizontally through the earlobe rather than vertically. Healing the lobe is easy, but healing the fistula (piercing hole) is difficult. Abscesses are also possible.

Healing Time: 2-10 months.

Aftercare Tips:

To fully flush out your piercing hole and prevent debris buildup in the long fistula, conduct a saline or sea salt soak 2-3 times daily. This will help avoid localized infections and promote optimal healing.

Helix Piercing

A helix piercing is a piercing through the cartilage on the upper part of the ear. Your healing timeline will depend on your specific piercing and your body. You'll know it's healed once your ear stops feeling sore, red, or discolored.

Healing Time: 2-9 months.

Aftercare Tips:

Your ear should only be cleaned with an antibacterial saline solution. Until your helix has healed, use this twice a day, morning and night. Beauty products or soap should not be used near the piercing since they may irritate your ear and slow healing.

Forward Helix Piercing

A forward helix piercing involves piercing the cartilage inside the ear near the head.head.

Healing Time: 4-6 months. If downsizing can be done at 12 weeks, healing could take as little as three months.

Aftercare Tips:

Use a piercing aftercare saline solution to cleanse your piercing and remove debris or bacteria. Spray or soak your piercing 2-3 times daily. While doing this, ensure that the jewelry remains as still as possible. After rinsing, thoroughly dry the piercing.

Daith Piercing

A daith piercing is a piercing of the innermost cartilage fold in the ear, near the ear canal. It takes longer to recover from hard cartilage than lobe piercings. Healing takes a little longer, but it is well worth the wait.

Healing Time: 6-9 months.

Aftercare Tips:

It's best not to wear earphones with in-ear while your daith piercing heals. Your new piercing should be cleaned twice daily with a sterile saline solution. Avoid snagging jewelry when removing clothes and styling hair.

Conch Piercing

A conch piercing is through the cartilage in the middle of the ear. In our opinion, conch piercings are worth the wait. As with other cartilage piercings, your conch may take some time to heal.

Healing Time: 6-12 months.

Aftercare Tips:

You can bathe your piercing with warm saline once a day by dipping it in a mug or shallow bowl for 3 to 5 minutes. Use saline-soaked gauze or paper towels to wipe the area around the area gently.

Flat Piercing

A flat piercing occurs in the flat area of the ear near the helix. The pain level of flat piercings tends to be 6-7/10 (less intense than that of a snug, rook, or industrial piercing). 

Healing Time: 6-10 months.

Aftercare Tips

Use a sterile saline solution twice daily to clean your new piercing. Bacteria can grow in moist areas, so dry the area afterward. It is best to use the relaxed setting on a hairdryer. Ensure you avoid snagging the jewelry when removing clothes or styling your hair.

Tragus Piercing

A tragus piercing is a hole drilled in the small cartilage in front of the ear canal. Healing may cause mild swelling, redness, or tenderness.

Healing Time: 6-12 months.

Aftercare Tips

You should not use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide on your piercing. Your healing is affected by this. You should also avoid antibacterial soap and scented soaps. Clean your hands and soak the piercing in sea salt water, barely rubbing it so it doesn't rotate.

Anti-Tragus Piercing

An anti-tragus piercing pierces the cartilage opposite the tragus. As with any piercing, the anti-tragus will heal externally first, so it may appear fully healed even when not.

Healing Time: 6-12 months.

Aftercare Tips

To promote proper healing, the area must be kept clean. You should also use a saline solution during the healing process. Brooks recommends avoiding sleeping on the anti-tragus piercing.

Snug Piercing

A snug piercing is located in the inner part of the ear, near the outer rim. Snug piercings usually rate a 9/10 on the pain scale and are considered one of the most painful piercings.

Healing Time: 4-6 months.

Aftercare Tips

To facilitate optimal healing of your snug piercing, it is recommended to minimize interference by refraining from touching, pulling, or sleeping on the pierced ear. This practice ensures minimal irritation and promotes a speedy recovery.

Orbital Piercing

An orbital piercing is a piercing that passes through two parts of the ear, creating a hoop-like effect.

Healing Time: 8-10 weeks. But a cartilage orbital piercing will heal in 6-12 months.

Aftercare Tips

You should clean the piercing daily to remove crusted lymphatic drainage. Tray your piercing with saline solution spray twice to three times a day. It is best not to sleep with the piercing on.

Rook Piercing

A Rook Piercing is a piercing into the anti-helix of the ear, located right above the tragus. A rook piercing is fully healed when there's no more soreness or discharge (crust).

Healing Time: The average healing time for a Rook Piercing is 3-12 months. We recommend waiting 12 months to be safe.

Aftercare Tips

You should avoid activities that may irritate the ear and delay healing during the healing process. Sleeping on your opposite side is best if you had both rooks shot simultaneously. If you are talking on the phone, use earphones or talk on the other side of the piercing.

Industrial Piercing

Industrial piercing is a hole made in the cartilage of the upper ear, usually with 2 cavities connected by a barbell.

Healing Time: The healing time for an Industrial Piercing is typically 2-3 months, but it could take longer. Ensure that you are fully healed before stopping aftercare practices.

Aftercare Tips

Avoid harsh cleaning agents on your industrial piercing, such as alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. A saltwater soak would be complex in this area, so use a compress instead. Make a solution of distilled water and a tablespoon of salt to clean the piercing.

Conclusion

Achieving a speedy healing process is essential for enjoying your new ear piercing. Remember that each type of ear sticking has its unique healing time frame, challenges, and aftercare instructions. We hope this guide has given you all the information you need to make your ear piercing heal quickly.

Remember to be patient, follow aftercare instructions carefully, and choose high-quality jewelry to prevent complications. You can show off your new ear piercing with proper aftercare and patience in no time.