- Expect the nipple to take 12-18 months to heal completely. Clean out of necessity and not routinely.
- Ready to embrace the needle to your bosom? The nipple is alive with nerve endings. Expect significantly more pain than other piercing sites.
- Internally threaded barbells are the standard options. They heal more easily and present less of a risk of catching on anything.
- During healing, the support of a clean, tight cotton T-shirt or sports bra may provide protection and comfort, especially in bed.
- One recommendation is to start with one, however, instead of both at once, especially if you’re a side-sleeper and want to give yourself time for the tenderness to go down on one side before piercing the other.
- We will not perform this piercing on anyone under the age of 18, no exceptions.
What to Expect
Nipple Piercing Aftercare
Expect more pain than you’re thinking and you won’t be disappointed.
Your nipples are full of nerve endings. The downside of this is that when the needle goes in, you’ll feel it that much more.
But the upside of nipple piercings is more than just the way it’s going to look!
Many people report that their piercings increased nipple sensitivity for the better after they’d healed.
Resist the urge to touch them until then.
Note: Nipple piercings do NOT affect milk production or prevent you from being able to breastfeed, but the piercing should be fully healed beforehand.
Remove the jewelry before nursing, then cleanse and reinsert before the hole has a chance to tighten or close.
As always, stay vigilant for signs of infection.
Spray your piercing regularly with H2Ocean or another approved cleansing solution during the healing stage, but especially during the first 4 to 6 weeks.
In the shower avoid cleaning the area with soap until fully healed.
Instead, in between spritzing the area with saline sprays, soak the piercing for several minutes once a day.
As with all piercings, no submersion is allowed other than the cleansing soak.
For your own comfort and protection, sleep in a clean, tight cotton top or sports bra to secure your piercings in the night and prevent them from catching on anything.