How Long to Dahlia Piercings Take to Heal?
Typically, piercings can take anywhere from four to 12 weeks to heal, although you can expect your Dahlia piercing to take a little longer than that.
"Dahlia piercings can take from six months to a year to heal fully and usually end up on the longer side of that," Rose said. "Consulting with a piercer prior to receiving these piercings is optimal to discuss your lifestyle and the risks and upkeep associated with these piercings."
Since there's a large chance that food, drinks, and other ingestible items can either get stuck in the piercing or irritate them, you might want to consult with a piercer about what items you shouldn't eat or drink during your healing process.
What Are the Risks Associated With Dahlia Piercings?
Any piercing carries a risk if not properly cared for, as it's technically an open wound that's susceptible to infection. Piercings that are placed in or near the mouth only increase that risk, which is why Rose offers them to her customers only after warning them ahead of time.
"With any oral piercing, you are risking your gum and dental heath if jewellery is ever worn that isn't a proper fit for the tissue," she said. "They can be very problematic healers if proper downsizing or shortening of the posts is not performed. Drainage can still happen even after they are 'healed,' and as always, there is a risk of scarring."
In short, Dahlia piercings are safe to get, so long as you make sure you talk out your options with a professional body piercer and make sure you're aware of the risks ahead of time.