An eyebrow piercing typically takes about 6 to 8 weeks to fully heal, though this can vary depending on individual factors such as aftercare, lifestyle, and whether any infection occurs
. Some sources note that healing can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months, and in some cases even up to a year, especially for horizontal eyebrow piercings, which tend to take longer than vertical ones
. Key points about healing time and care:
- Most eyebrow piercings heal in about 6 to 8 weeks if properly cared for
- Healing can be delayed by factors like bumping the piercing, poor hygiene, alcohol, drugs, and lack of sleep
- Vertical eyebrow piercings generally heal faster (3 to 5 months) than horizontal ones (6 months to a year)
- During healing, expect some redness, mild swelling, crusting, and occasional clear or yellow fluid discharge, which are normal signs
- Avoid touching the piercing with dirty hands, swimming in chlorinated water, and applying makeup around the area until fully healed
- If infection occurs, healing time will increase and medical advice should be sought
In summary, while the minimum healing time is around 6 to 8 weeks, a full and complication-free healing process can take several months depending on care and individual healing rates.
