Piercing Aftercare
Saline Aftercare
Sterile saline should be used to clean your piercing during the majority of the healing time. Spray a small amount of saline directly to the front and back of your piercing 2-4 times a day. Allow the saline to sit for up to 30 seconds, then rinse away with clean water, and thoroughly dry with a clean paper towel or gauze. To avoid drying out your piercing, do not leave the saline on your skin without rinsing and drying.
Soap
Always wash your hands before touching your piercing. Your piercer might also suggest a liquid unscented soap for some piercings. Lather a pea sized amount of soap to gently clean around your piercing and exposed jewelry. Do not twist or turn your jewelry or work the soap directly into the piercing. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and pat dry with a clean paper towel or gauze.
Mouthwash
Your piercer may suggest a mild, alcohol and fluoride-free mouthwash for some oral piercings. Swish with a small amount of mouthwash after eating, drinking, or smoking. Harsh mouth wash with alcohol or fluoride may cause irritation.
What You Should Know
Everyones body heals differently, you might experience some of these things while your piercing is healing: Swelling, bleeding, bruising, or itching during the first few days. You might also see some whiteish to yellow discharge. All of these things are normal. You can use an icepack wrapped in a clean paper towel to help with swelling and discomfort.
Please remember to come back in 3-4 weeks for a check-up. Most piercings will need to be "downsized" where a piercer will insert a smaller ring or shorter barbell that fits more comfortably. While this second piece of jewelry will be an additional fee, your piercer will be happy to insert it at no additional cost.
No sauna, Jacuzzi, swimming in chlorine pools or in the recreational bodies of water, contact with animals, gardening until the area IS HEALED.
If you have excessive redness, swelling or tenderness or any red streaks going from the procedure site toward the heart, elevated temperature, or purulent drainage from the procedure site, contact your physician as the area may be infected. SEEK MEDICAL CARE.
Our Guarantee
We guarantee all of our piercings and services. If at any point you are not 100% satisfied please contact us and we will be sure to address any concerns you may have.