Some of the average healing times for body piercings include:
| Eyebrow piercings | 8 weeks |
| Earlobe piercings | 8 weeks |
| Ear cartilage piercings | up to 1 year |
| Tongue piercings | 4 weeks |
| Navel piercings | 6-8 months |
| Nipple piercings | 6 months or longer |
| Female genital piercings | 6-8 months |
| Male genital piercings | 6-8 months |
| Nostril piercings | 2-4 weeks |
| Septum piercings | 1 month |
| Lip piercings | 2-4 weeks |
| Dermal anchors | up to 6 months |