How long do you have to wait to get your nipples re-pierced?

Understanding Nipple Re-Piercing: Timing and Healing
Nipple piercings are not only a form of self-expression but can also enhance sensation and boost confidence. However, if you’re considering getting your nipples re-pierced, it’s crucial to understand the necessary waiting period and healing process involved.
How Long to Wait Before Re-Piercing?
If you’ve previously had your nipples pierced and are contemplating re-piercing, the general recommendation is to wait 9 to 12 months after the initial piercing has closed up. This timeframe allows for adequate healing of the tissue and ensures that the area is ready for another piercing. The healing process can vary significantly from person to person, influenced by factors such as individual body chemistry and aftercare practices.
Why the Extended Wait?
The nipple area is particularly sensitive, and the healing process involves the formation of fistulas—small tunnels that develop around the piercing. This process can take longer than in other body areas due to the unique characteristics of nipple tissue. During the healing period, it’s essential to avoid changing jewelry and engaging in any activities that could irritate the area, such as nipple play.
Aftercare Considerations
Once you decide to go ahead with the re-piercing, proper aftercare is vital. Following the procedure, you should adhere to strict aftercare guidelines to minimize the risk of infection and ensure optimal healing. This includes keeping the area clean, avoiding unnecessary touching, and steering clear of any activities that could introduce bacteria.
In summary, if you’re looking to re-pierce your nipples, patience is key. Waiting 9 to 12 months after the previous piercing has closed will help ensure a safer and more successful re-piercing experience. Always consult with a professional piercer for personalized advice and to ensure that your body is ready for the procedure.

What is the most painful piercing?

Unsurprisingly, genital piercings are widely considered to be the most painful. Regardless of what you choose to get done, you should expect significant immediate pain and a long healing time.

Will my nipples always be hard after piercing?

As far as the nipples staying hard, it really depends on your anatomy. If your nipples are adequate size to allow them to “deflate” when not hard, then they will. If you have smaller nipples, they may stay hard. Though, they certainly look somewhat harder most of the time than non-pierced.

How long to wait before repiercing?

It is generally recommended to wait at least 6-8 weeks before repiercing an ear that has been recently pierced or had a piercing removed. During this time, the piercing site needs to heal and close up properly. Trying to repierce too soon can increase the risk of infection, scarring, and other complications.

Does it hurt to get your nipples Repierced?

Some people find that getting their piercings re-done is more painful than when they had the initial piercing, though others report a virtually painless experience.

How long should you wait before re-piercing your nipples?

Before any re-piercing procedure, you must make sure that the area is fully healed and able to be re-pierced. In most cases, this means waiting at least three months.

How are nipples supposed to look?

Just like with breasts, there’s no one way that nipples are supposed to look. Both nipples and areolas (the circular skin around your nipple) come in different sizes and colors, from light pink to brownish black. The color of your nipples usually relates to your skin color.

Is it OK to pierce the same spot?

Can you re-pierce the same hole? Re-piercing the same hole will mean piercing through scarred tissue. If there’s too much scar tissue from the old piercing, a piercer may recommend a new piercing instead. They may also recommend waiting a longer time for the old piercing to heal fully before trying a re-piercing.

Is it safe to get your nipples pierced twice?

Answer: Piercings Having your nipples pierced does increase the risk of infection because more bacteria live in and around your nipples in the small tunnel. It is best to wait at least 6 weeks before piercing, and better to not repierce.

Can you repierce the same spot?

There seems to be some misinformation floating around that says that if you have had a piercing in X location, you can never have a repiercing in the same place! This is not the case and we will explain why, but also talk about which conditions need to be met in order for your repierce to go smoothly.

How long until I can get my nipples repierced?

Before any re-piercing procedure, you must make sure that the area is fully healed and able to be re-pierced. In most cases, this means waiting at least three months. However, it does depend on the area. If you are unsure that your piercing is closed, check in with one of our Piercing Specialists in salon.