The jewelry for the piercing through the frenulum is a short bar with a bead on each end and looks like a miniature barbell. Most people start off with a smaller piece of jewelry because the smaller hole made by the piercing may heal more quickly than a larger hole. Then the person may decide to gradually use larger jewelry to stretch the opening to his personal preference. Bink Williams with Advanced Tattoo Studio in Tallahassee explains that if the piercings are done by a trained person in a sterile environment, and if you follow aftercare instructions and keep the area clean and free from infection, the piercings usually heal without complication. According to Williams, the Prince Albert piercing usually takes about four to eight weeks to heal.
Frequent urination seems to decrease healing time.
Williams said that Frenums usually take four to six months to heal. Williams recommends that a condom be used until the piercings are completely healed, and that you avoid hot tubs or other activities that might expose the unhealed tissue to bacteria or unsanitary conditions. There are some general warnings for people considering any type of body piercing. Piercings that occur in warm, dark, moist places on the body are more susceptible to infection. People who are prone to infections, who have blood circulation difficulties or who have diabetes may not be ideal candidates for piercing.