{"id":35744,"date":"2026-07-15T07:25:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T05:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inkorporated.nl\/thinking-of-getting-a-piercing-before-your-vacation-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T14:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T12:18:29","slug":"thinking-of-getting-a-piercing-before-your-vacation-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inkorporated.nl\/en\/thinking-of-getting-a-piercing-before-your-vacation-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking of getting a piercing before your vacation? Here’s what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You’ve finally made up your mind: it’s time for that helix, conch, or navel piercing you’ve been debating for months. But then you suddenly realize that you’re going on vacation in a few weeks. Is it a good idea to be getting a piercing before going on vacation? Or is it better to wait until you get home?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The short answer: it depends.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your destination, the length of your vacation, the type of piercing, and your plans all play a role. A city trip to Rome calls for something different than three weeks of backpacking through Bali or a beach vacation in Ibiza. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog, we’ll explain what you should keep in mind so you can make the best choice for yourself and ensure your piercing heals well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can you get a piercing before your vacation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, that\u2019s definitely possible. In fact, many people actually schedule an appointment right before summer or their vacation. Still, it\u2019s a good idea to think about what your vacation will entail beforehand. A new piercing takes time to heal and requires a little extra care during the first few weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you planning to spend a few days exploring a city, visiting museums, and relaxing on outdoor patios? If so, getting a new piercing usually fits right in with your trip. But what if your vacation looks very different? Think of days at the beach, surfing, scuba diving, festivals, or backpacking. In that case, it might be wise to reconsider the timing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. What’s no problem at all for one person might not work out so well for someone else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How long does it take for a piercing to heal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest misconceptions is that a piercing heals after a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the outside often looks fine pretty quickly, the skin on the inside is still in the process of healing. How long that takes varies depending on the piercing and the individual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On average, you can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n