Piercing Aftercare

1. Keep your piercing clean. It is imperative that you keep your new piercing clean. A piercing is an open wound & should be treated as such. It is recommended to use a saline solution to clean your piercing 2-3 times per day. Ensure your hands are clean any time you are touching your new piercing.
2. Avoid touching or snagging when possible. You should never play with your new piercing & we recommend taking extra steps to ensure your new piercing does not get snagged on anything. For example, if you have an ear or face piercing make sure you use a clean & smooth pillow case. If you have a torso piercing, wear loose fitting clothes.
3. Do not submerge your new piercing. Make sure you don’t submerge your new piercing in standing water for the first few weeks. This includes baths, pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not swim under any circumstances.
4. Do not play with your new piercing. This one is so important, it has 2 bullet points! If you twist, rotate, or slide your piercing around you can cause trauma to the skin that is developing which can lead to inflamation, swelling, and delayed healing. If you play with your piercing too much, it can even lead to your piercing drifting to a different spot than where it was originally placed.
5. Take care of yourself. Drink plenty of water, eat good food, and make sure your body has the energy to recover properly.

Washing your piercing

• Using a saline sulution & gauze, apply the saline solution to the gauze liberally
• Apply the gauze to the site of your piercing for 30 seconds to 1 minute
• Allow the piercing to completely dry, avoiding leaving any solution under or behind the jewlery
• Pat with dry gauze to completely dry the area
• If you develop a hard build up of dischard you can allow warm water to run over the site to loosen it up prior to cleaning

The Healing Process

Healing times can vary wildly depending on the type of piercing you recieve. It is important to talk to your piercer for information about how long it takes for your specific piercing to heal typically.

The first week

• At this stage you will experience some soreness & tenderness in the area where your were pierced. Your body is forming a blood clot around the piercing & attempting to build new tissue in the area.
• You may notice some redness or bleeding during this stage, this is completely normal. If you believe your bleeding is excessive, or if redness persists for more than a few days, contact your piercer or seek medical attention.
• You may notice some white-yellow discharge, this is completely normal.
• Swelling is totally normal with a new piercing, but if you feel it is excessive you should contact your piercer.
• If you notice any adverse reactions to the jewlery, contact your piercer.

The first month

• At this stage your body will be building scar tissue around the site of your piercing. It is important to leave your piercing alone while the scar tissue develops to ensure a quick healing process.
• If you experience any redness or severe pain at this stage you should seek medical attention immediately.
• Even if you think your piercing is fully healed do not remove it. If you remove your piercing too early you could dislodge the fistula (scar tissues)

The first year

• Within the first year, for most piercings, you should develop a thick wall of scar tissue around the piercing site. At this point your piercing should be fully healed & you are free to change the jewlery out as you see fit.
• Please note some piecings can take up to several years to completely heal. You should discuss what you are feeling with your piercer to make a decision about whether you are fully healed or not.

What if something goes wrong?

If anything goes wrong with your piercing it is always best to reach out to your piercer first. If you are experiencing infection related to your pericing please seek medical attention immediately.