A hickey on your breast, like any other hickey, typically lasts between 3 days and 2 weeks. The healing time depends on factors like the severity of the suction and individual healing rates.
What is a Hickey?
A hickey, also known as a love bite, is essentially a bruise caused by broken blood vessels under the skin. Suction from kissing or sucking on the skin breaks these capillaries, resulting in the characteristic discoloration. Because it's a superficial bruise, it generally heals faster than deeper bruises.
Healing Timeframe:
Multiple sources confirm that hickeys generally disappear within one to two weeks. However, some might fade sooner (within 3 days), while others might linger for the full two-week period.
- Faster Healing: Applying a cold compress to the area shortly after receiving the hickey may slightly reduce the discoloration and swelling, potentially speeding up the healing process.
- Slower Healing: The intensity of the suction and individual skin sensitivity can influence healing time. More intense suction can result in a larger and longer-lasting bruise.
Managing a Hickey:
While there's no guaranteed way to make a hickey disappear instantly, various home remedies, like cold compresses and arnica creams, might help reduce the appearance and hasten healing. These methods do not fundamentally change the natural healing process, which generally takes several days to two weeks.
