Exactly How Long These 10 Common Piercings Take to Heal

This piercing's healing really depends on the type of jewelry you choose. In general, navel piercings heal within nine to 12 months, but choosing jewelry that doesn't work with your anatomy can increase healing time. As Gottschalk said, "A lot of people aren't really suited for a traditional navel piercing, and there are ways to work around that." Alternatives to the traditional navel include a "floating navel" piercing, which is done using jewelry with a flat disk on the bottom and a gem on top, but ask your piercer for advice before making your final decision.