AFTERCARE
INFORMATION
HEALING BASICS
Every healing process is different, impacted by
your individual body, diet, climate, and lifestyle.
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Consistent aftercare and not touching, twisting, or interfering with the natural healing process ensures a positive healing experience. Your body was designed to heal itself. Help it along by following the guidelines and aftercare instructions given to you now and recommended by your piercer in store. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
The stages of healing
A body piercing will go through three main phases of healing. During each phase, the piercing will look and act different. “Aftercare” focuses on the first two phases, where the piercing is prone to infection or irritation. Any kind of trauma to the piercing could see it take steps back in these healing phases.
INFLAMMATION/
ACCEPTANCE PHASE
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You may experience soreness, swelling, heat, bruising and bleeding as your body tries to reject the piercing. Infections are common in this stage, it is important to downsize your jewellery once all swelling has subsided to avoid irritation.
HEALING/CRUSTY
PHASE
Your piercing(s) will be discharging fluids as it makes new scar tissue and forms the important fistula around the jewellery, the piercing is still prone to infections at this stage.
MATURATION/SEASONING
PHASE
Piercing will have no discharge, no tenderness, you can change your jewellery as infection is unlikely. Good quality jewellery should be used until the full healing time is reached.
AVERAGE HEALING TIMES
EAR LOBE:
3-4
Months
CARTILAGE:
9-12
Months
EYEBROW:
3-4
Months
LIP:
3-4
Months
NOSTRIL:
6-9
Months
NIPPLE:
8-12
Months
NAVEL:
9-12
Months
SEPTUM:
2-3
Months
TONGUE:
2-4
Months
AFTERCARE METHODS
BODY
PIERCINGS
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Wash your hands with soap and warm water each time you touch your new piercing
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Use your cleaning solution to clean the piercing twice a day, once in the morning, once at night.
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Spray your solution on to a cotton bud, gently clean around the piercing to remove discharge.
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Tighten the balls of your jewellery daily.
ORAL
PIERCINGS
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Always maintain excellent oral hygiene
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Rinse your mouth with alcohol free mouth wash after everything you eat, drink, smoke or vape for the first 5-7 days
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Rinse twice daily until the piercing is healed
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Avoid foods hot in temperature and spice while your tongue is swollen to avoid irritation
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Avoid highly fermented food e.g dairy products and foods high in citric acid e.g oranges.
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Tighten the balls of your jewellery daily.
ALL
PIERCINGS
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To reduce swelling try; intermittent icing, sleeping with your head elevated for above the neck piercings, over the counter anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen
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If at any time the swelling becomes uncomfortable, please call us straight away.
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Once your swelling has subsided ensure your jewellery is downsized by a professional.