How long do cheek piercings take to heal?
around 8 – 12 weeks
The cheek piercing usually takes around 8 – 12 weeks to heal, but it’s especially prone to complications, so be prepared for a vigilant healing period that may last much longer than 12 weeks. During healing, you will most likely need to have your piercer change your jewelry multiple times.
How long do cheek piercings swell?
The piercer will have put in super long bars (probably an inch or so) and even though the swelling may subside after a week or two, they will want you to leave the long bars in for a couple of months, because you will be very sensitive to flare ups.
Does getting your cheeks pierced give you dimples?
A: While cheek piercings are likely to scar your skin, whether they give you the appearance of dimples will vary depending on the specifics of your skin. You should be prepared for some level of change and possible light scarring to your skin if you get a cheek piercing.
Are cheek piercings safe?
If done properly, cheek piercings are considered safe. Still, the procedure has some risk. Always confirm that your body piercer is licensed and has performed cheek piercings before. Also make sure their equipment is clean and sterile.
How long are cheek piercing bars?
around 1″ long
On average, cheek piercing barbells are around 1″ long, but the size can range from 1/2″ to 1-1/2″, depending on the thickness of your cheeks. If your cheek piercing barbells are too short and your cheeks swell severely, the jewelry could press into your cheeks.
Are cheek piercings painful?
Cheek piercing pain The cheek has no cartilage (connective tissue), so it’s likely to hurt less than a cartilage-dense place like the upper ear or the nose. There will be swelling associated with the piercing, and you may taste or see blood, which should clear on its own as the piercing heals.
How long should cheek piercing bars be?
Typically, cheek piercings are done with either 14g or 16g body jewelry. Your starter cheek piercing jewelry will need to be extra-long to accommodate any swelling that occurs. On average, cheek piercing barbells are around 1″ long, but the size can range from 1/2″ to 1-1/2″, depending on the thickness of your cheeks.
Should I remove my cheek piercings?
Beyond the potential healing and health complications, if you want to remove your cheek piercings after a while, chances are that scarring will be more substantial than with other piercings. Unlike other piercing types, the cheeks often scar after removing the jewelry, and when they do, it’s noticeable.
What are cheek piercings?
Cheek piercings are piercings that are on the cheek, they often give the illusion of dimples. They are sometimes known as “dimple” piercings. These piercings are done in one of two ways, with a labret straight through the cheek or as a surface piercing, with a dermal anchor. These two methods have their own pro’s and con’s.
How long does it take for a cheek piercing to heal?
The cheek piercing usually takes around 8 – 12 weeks to heal, but it’s especially prone to complications, so be prepared for a vigilant healing period that may last much longer than 12 weeks. During healing, you will most likely need to have your piercer change your jewelry multiple times.
How much does a cheek piercing hurt?
The cheek piercing falls lower on the piercing pain scale. Most report that it hurts quite a bit less than getting cartilage pierced. Much of the associated pain comes from the fact that you’ll undergo two piercings in one sitting. You piercer will most likely use a 14G or 16G needle to conduct the procedure.