How long does a nipple piercing take to heal?

9 to 12 months, which is one of the slowest piercings to heal. The tissue is dense and the area experiences daily friction from clothing. Keep it clean, avoid pressure, and be patient.

Can I get both nipples pierced at once?

Yes. Many clients do both in one appointment. Your piercer marks and measures both sides first so they sit level and symmetrical.

Do you pierce nipples for all genders?

Yes. Every nipple piercing at Arcane Ink is anatomy based, for any client, with the jewelry sized to your body. Free consultation to talk through placement and healing.

How much does a nipple piercing cost?

Piercings start at $40, with jewelry priced separately. A pair is two piercings in one appointment, so the total reflects both. Free consultation at Arcane Ink in Riverside.

Body piercing

Nipple Piercing in Riverside, CA

A nipple piercing passes horizontally through the base of the nipple, usually just above where it meets the areola, and takes a straight barbell or a ring once healed. We pierce single or paired, for all genders, and we size the bar to your anatomy so it sits straight and comfortable. At Arcane Ink in Riverside, every nipple piercing is done with a single-use needle and implant-grade titanium. Healing takes 9 to 12 months, one of the longer timelines on this site, so aftercare matters.

Quick facts

Price from: $40 + jewelry
Healing time: 9–12 months
Pain level: High
Piercer: Brandon Medina

Healing & aftercare

What healing looks like

A nipple piercing typically takes 9–12 months to heal. Keep it clean with sterile saline spray twice a day, do not touch or twist it, keep it dry after showers, and avoid pools, hot tubs, lakes and the ocean until it is fully settled.

Full aftercare for nipple piercings

Come back for a free downsize check once the swelling drops. Changing jewelry early is the most common cause of irritation, so let your piercer do it.

Jewelry