A Nipple piercing is a piercing, centered usually at the base of the nipple. A nipple piercing typically takes 3-6 months to fully heal.

Jewelry rejection

The nipple is fleshy enough to pierce securely behind plenty of skin to prevent rejection. However, if the jewelry gauge is too thin or the piercing isn't deep enough to begin with, there is a risk of rejection. Metal allergies could cause it to reject. Problems with infection and/or too much tugging and pulling on it too much could also cause it to reject.

General tips to improve healing success

Proper body piercing aftercare is the primary reason for a successfully healed body modification, but overall health and how well a piercing is maintained is also a contributing factor. If an immune system is compromised, a piercing will not heal as quickly and will be more prone to infection.

The following steps should followed to speed the healing process:

• Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Eight glasses of day at the very least.
• At least eight hours of sleep a night
• Try to limit the amount of stress
• Vitamin C and Zinc supplements to help speed the healing process
• Lots of fruits and vegetables, and a multi-vitamin if needed
• To manage pain, take Ibuprofen.
• See also Body Piercing Aftercare for more information.