AFTERCARE
You got a new piercing, congrats! Here is some helpful information on how to properly take care of your new piercing so it heals correctly
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Aftercare Instructions
These aftercare suggestions we are providing are to help you care for your new piercing. These instructions are based on our years of experience as professional piercers, the experience of others who are respected in the industry, and the advice of medical professionals familiar with piercing care. Keep in mind that everyone is unique in body and lifestyle, and many factors contribute to how a piercing heals.
We offer free consultations at any time during the healing process and we are always available to assist you should you have any concerns.
Wash
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Wash your hands thoroughly.
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Either spray the saline directly on the piercing to liberally flush the piercing, or soak a
non-woven gauze in saline and apply that to the piercing.
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You may need to use a q-tip or non-woven gauze to clean away any debris or “crusties”
that may have collected on the jewelry around the piercing.
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It is not necessary to rinse this product away, however if you do rinse make sure it’s with
clean, running water.
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If your jewelry is threaded (barbells, etc.) check it to make sure it’s still tight! Remember
“righty tighty, lefty loosey.”
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Do not touch
The only time you will touch your piercing is when you are cleaning it, and you will first wash your hands.
Do not remove
New piercings can shrink the moment jewelry is removed, making it painful or impossible to get it back in.
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What to expect
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Bleeding, bruising, and/or swelling are fairly common with a new piercing.
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Some tenderness or discomfort in the area of a new piercing can be expected for several days or longer. Discoloration (redness) and itching during healing process are also fairly common.
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Secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid (not pus) is part of the healing process and is to be expected. It is liquid when it leaves the body but dries into “crusties.”
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Piercings will go through “ups and downs” while healing. They may seem healed for a while, and then regress. The key is to continue your cleaning routine throughout initial healing time.
