how long does it take for cartilage to heal
Report Abuse. Healing times for cartilage is 3-6 months. However, a lot of people say it takes closer to a year for the piercing to heal properly and feel truly stable.t can take a year for deep cartilage piercings. won't be sore for that long, but it may be that long until it's fully healed and you can sleep on it. Source(s): i have several.