 The amount of time it typically takes a piercing to heal varies widely according to the placement of the piercing . Genital piercings can be among the quicker to heal , with piercings of the clitoral hood and Prince Albert piercings healing in as little as a month , though some may take longer . Navel piercings can be the slowest to heal , with one source reporting a range of six months to two full years . The prolonged healing of navel piercings may be connected to clothing friction . 
