How long does it take for nipple piercings to heal? also which is recommended?
361664
I'm not sure about which would be recommended you should ask your piercer about that but as for healing time it varies. As long as you follow all the post-pierce care instructions (cleaning, rotating etc) it really doesn't take that long. They'll tell you about 6 weeks, but mine felt fine after about 2. However my husband had his done for a few years and they never healed. My suggestion is if they still are sore and oozing after the 6 weeks call the piercer (get a card so you know who did it) and find out whether you should just take them out. It sucks to have to do that since they aren't cheap, but some people's bodies won't deal with a foreign body like that well.
362721
I am not joking\nTry using a 'Cupping' set, these normally ensure nipples can be come hypersensitive, you may also like to experiment to make something else very sensitive too <smiles>\nMessage me if you want the url of the net supplier who sells them
265525
Nipples are not too much attractive as the whole breast are.But its very sensitive,so it should be covered for its sensitivity.
752115
FIRST GET IT RIGHT, WHICH NIPPLE ? YOU SAID RIGHT IS FINE BUT YOU ALSO SAID THE RIGHT HURTS ?\nEITHER I OF 3 THINGS ;\n(1) CHAFFING, WEAR A COTTON T-SHIRT TO PREVENT THIS\n\n(2) YOU MAY HAVE A BOIL OR A ZIT DEEP UNDER THE SKIN\n\n(3) CANCER ( KIND OF THINK THAT'S FAR FETCHED CONSIDERING YOUR AGE OF 16) BUT IT'S A POSSIBILITY\n\nYOUR DOING THE RIGHT THING THOUGH BY SEEING YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT IT.  HOPE THINGS ARE OK MY FRIEND !
1056775
From how they explained it to me......if you get your nipples pierced, they either use ice cubes or put you in a really cold room. After that it is stick and your done and "hey is that is?" same with down there for ladies. the only difference is just icecubes is used to get the pearl hard and then it is stick and your done and "hey is that it?" you will feel the down there pain after the process like 24 hours
146093
I have has mine done twice, because it got infected. The clamps do hurt when they are prepping you for the piercing. The piercing did not for me. The healing can also be painful. Keep it clean if you get it, and use a mixture of 1/2 mouthwash, 1/2 water to rinse after you eat, drink or smoke if you do. Also if you have any metal allergies, like to nickel, I reccommend that you do NOT get pierced. It is a bigger pain then it is worth. Literally. Also get silver or gold jewelry or plastic if you do have metal allergies. Don't go cheap because it will get infected and infections in your head are very serious. Now for the 2nd part of your question, should you get it done? That is a very personal question, it will affect how people look at you and what types of jobs you can get. Hope that helps.
606437
If this is due to breastfeeding then you need something that will not harm the baby.  If you go to your pharmacy you should find a few creams in the baby aisle for this.  The best bet for cracked nipples due to breast feeding are nipple shields.  They are very, very thin silicone cups that cover your nipple and part of your breast so the baby can still breastfeed normally and you can heal.\nIf on the other hand it is not due to breast feeding then you need Lanolin cream to lock the moisture in.
1050301
piercings are different for everyone. But it should take atleast 2 weeks, maybe longer, for you to be able to change it. \nand in the mean time make sure you keep it clean with salt water or alcohol wipes which would help prevent infection so you can change it sooner
1149486
I'm sure your breasts & nipples are beautiful without adding jewellery to them. What is your motivation? I would be very wary about a nipple piercing because breastfeeding is far more important.
384449
Get a pair of non piercing nipple rings.
829743
i did all my piercings myself...2 labrets and my tongue. and my  daughter's lip piercings...i'm not suggesting ppl do this themselves!! i did a lot of research on where to pierce according to nerve areas, etc....none of ours got infected. piercings are tender as they heal. small bumps are a sign of scar tissue forming, which is building a "base" to keep the barbell from pushing it's way out of the body (rejection of the foreign body) it sounds like you could be slightly allergic to the metal...sterling silver rarely rejects because it has natural anti-biotic properties. titanium is good too. my advice is to wash it with antibacterial soap 2-3 times a day. and use a triple antibiotic ointment. you can even use the solution they give you for ear piercings. you have to move the barbell up and down, and twist it while washing it, to make sure the entire area is getting cleansed. it's not uncommon to have a "crust" form around it...soft tissue piercings are going to be tender, and take up to a year to fully develop scar tissue and heal. try to keep clothing from pressing or rubbing against it, and allow air to get to it so that it stays as dry as possible. if the piercing site swells to double it's size, gets very red and hot, is draining a lot of pus, and you run a fever, you have an infection and need to go to the doctor for oral antibiotics. good luck with this.
567275
DO NOT USE sea salt/rubbing alcohol, it will cause skin dehydration which will result in bad healing process and will burn out the good and bad bacteria, use 100% lavender oil, what u have is called hypertronic scarring, use the lavender oil twice a day for 7 to 14 days, make green tea and apply it with a cotton ball directly on the piercing gently twice a day and after wards use the lavender oil.DO NOT USE ANY KIND OR OINTMENT AT ALL. And if you have the possibility to change your jewelry to titanium do it ( not gold, not silver, not surgical steel...). Do not take off your piercing, cartilage piercings take over 6 months to heal, if you take it of and put it back in it will rip throught the scar tissue and might even get the "bump" bigger.
237528
There is no evidence that pierced nipples will affect your ability to breastfeed. Your breasts will still produce adequate milk for your baby, and unless your body rejected the piercing right after you had it done, there is no reason to anticipate any additional problems with infection. Horizontal piercings are more common than vertical, and seem to be more compatible with nursing.\n    You will need to remove the jewelry when you nurse. Leaving it can cause problems. It will be difficult for your baby to form the nipple and press it against the roof of his mouth if there is a piece of metal in the way. Latching on correctly at the breast is a skill that newborn babies have to learn, and it can take awhile for them to get the hang of it even with an un-pierced nipple.  While it may be possible for him to latch onto a nipple with jewelry in it, it will make it more difficult for him, and may cause pain as the ring presses against the soft tissue of his tongue and palate.  Healthy babies are born with a very strong suck, and it's entirely possible that the ring could dislodge while he's nursing and he might choke on it.  \n    It would be best for you to remove the rings completely for the first few weeks of nursing.  Newborn babies nurse a lot (10-12 times or more in 24 hours) and it would be a hassle to keep taking them in and out that often.\n    Once your milk supply is established and your baby isn't nursing as often, you can replace the rings between feedings if you want to.  I can't guarantee that the holes won't grow back together in that time, but if you replace the jewelry once a day and then take it out, that should help keep the holes open.  \n     It can take about three to six months after piercing for the hole to heal completely. It is recommended that you not remove the rings for six to ten months after you have them pierced, and you may need help removing them for the first time, so contact a piercer for advice on the best way to do it.  Pierced nipples may be more sensitive than unpierced nipples, so you may experience a little more soreness than most nursing mothers.\n     As far as different types of jewelry goes, it is best to use titanium, nickel-free gold, platinum, niobium or surgical stainless steel jewelry because many people are allergic to nickel, which is commonly used in jewelry manufacturing. You would have to ask your piercer about what designs are easiest to take in and out, but remember that the rings that are easiest to remove are also the ones most likely to come out in the baby's mouth, so be sure to take them out before nursing.
207726
If you're asking about what jewelry to start out with, a ring will allow for a much better healing process. \n\nTalk to reputable body piercers in your area about this.  I can't stress enough that you should never have this piercing done with a gun.  People always think that piercing needles will hurt worse.  This is not the case at all.  Gun piercings do much more damage to the tissue than a piercing needle could ever hope to.  Needles are far less traumatic to the tissue and therefore hurt far less.
966855
2 weeks for a calous to form. 6-8 weeks to heal. 6 months to a year depending on your age and health for maxium integrity.
468728
Its more common then you might think!\n\nDuring intrauterine life, (within the womb)\nNipples develop along the lines stretching from axilla to umbilicus. 4-5 on each side. These nipples gradually disappear with time leaving one on each side for most individuals.\nHowever, many a time 1-2 nipples may not undergo such process and remain!\n\nIf they are causing a problem, like pain or inflammation (red) then you must see a doctor.\n\nYou can also get them removed (easily) by plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons.
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A good plastic surgeon that specializes in nipple/areola correction should be able to help.\n\nSpeak frankly with your primary physician and get a referral to one.\n\nP.S. You know guys, this is a serious question and she already said the condition is embarrassing. She probably has had enough rude adolescent comments on them. If you are not going to give a serious thoughtful answer, don't post!