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Posted on: 06/21/2006
Question
I got my lip pierced and took the ring out after five hours. How long until the hole will heal?
Answer
Did you take the ring out five hours after getting it pierced? If so, it should probably heal up, but may take a few weeks. Keep it clean in the meanwhile.