Piercing Aftercare
Removing the jewelry, even for a few minutes, may result in the loss of the piercing. Even a well-healed piercing of a few years can shrink or close in a few hours. If you were pierced with a barbell or labret stud, check the jewelry daily with clean hands to ensure the ends are nice and tight.
Keeping your clothes and bedding clean is also crucial during the healing period. With oral piercings, using a new toothbrush and maintaining good oral hygiene to prevent infection are essential. Remember, your piercer is always here to help you. If you have any questions or problems, please get in touch with us. With proper aftercare, you can ensure your new piercing heals properly and looks great for years.
It's important to keep your jewelry in place during the initial healing period.
Taking care of your new piercing ensures proper healing and prevents infections. Remember, never touch your piercing with dirty hands! If you are not cleaning it, leave it alone. Additionally, avoid using makeup, lotions, and harsh face scrubs on or near a fresh piercing. Following these simple steps can reduce the risk of irritation or infection and ensure your piercing heals properly.
Important Things to Remember
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NEVER TOUCH A PIERCING WITH DIRTY HANDS!!!!!
If you are not cleaning it, leave it alone. Also, avoid using make-up, lotions, and harsh face scrubs on or near a fresh piercing.
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If you like your piercing, leave it in.
Removing the jewelry during the initial healing, even for a few minutes, may result in the loss of the piercing. Even a well-healed piercing of a few years can shrink or close in a few hours.
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If you were pierced with a barbell or labret stud:
Once a day, with clean hands, check the jewelry to ensure the ends are nice and tight.
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Keep your clothes, and bedding clean.
With oral piercings, be sure to be using a new tooth brushes.
Your piercer is always here to help you.
If there are any questions or problems, contact us.
Cleaning Instructions for Ear and Body Piercings:
Body Piercings should be cleaned twice daily for the entire initial healing period. They should then be cleaned once daily for the life of the piercing. It is usually easiest to clean piercings at the end of a shower.
Using NeilMed Piercing Aftercare Saline Spray:
Wash your hands thoroughly. Never touch your piercing with dirty hands.
Spray both sides of the piercing. Then spray a cotton swab with the saline.
Clear any crusted material with the cotton swab.
Pat the area dry with a disposable paper product or a clean towel.
Micro-Dermal:
Saline is the best option; follow all the instructions for a body piercing. Also, keep it covered with a band-aid for the first 1-2 weeks, changing it at least twice daily.
Special Considerations for Ear & Body Piercings:
Bleeding, bruising, and/or swelling are not uncommon. These are not an indication of any problem. Try to stay away from aspirin and alcohol. If needed, Ibuprofen may be taken to help minimize swelling.
The secretion of a fluid that contains plasma, lymph, and dead cells is perfectly normal. The liquid is usually white, light yellow, or clear. This is the material that crusts on the jewelry when it dries. This is not pus, and it indicates that the piercing is healing.
If swimming in the ocean, pool, or tanning during the first month, rinse afterward, and clean it at your next convenience.
Oral Piercing Aftercare:
Biotene or any other alcohol-free anti-bacterial/microbial mouthwash is most recommended. These products are available in the oral hygiene section of most drug stores.
Be sure to read all product information before use.
Cut cleaning solution 50/50 with water.
Rinse with the cleaning solution for 30-60 seconds after eating, drinking, or smoking.
If the piecing is also outside of the mouth (lip, labret, Monroe, etc.), follow the instructions for the body piercing as well.
If a white film forms on your tongue, add 50% more water to each rinse.
Special Considerations for Oral Piercings:
Swelling of the area is perfectly normal during the first part of the healing. Sucking on ice can help bring down the swelling. The less you play with it, and the less unnecessary talking you do, helps swelling go down as well.
If desired, taking Ibuprofen will also help with the swelling. The swelling usually lasts anywhere from 3-7 days.
While you are getting used to your new piercing, we recommend eating and talking slowly. You will most likely bite the jewelry. Doing everything slowly will lower your chances of damaging your teeth.
Avoid oral contact for at least two weeks. This is anywhere from kissing to nail biting. After oral contact, rinse your mouth immediately during the initial healing period. We also recommend staying away from spicy foods for the first few days.
What to Avoid
Never use alcohol, peroxide, or Betadine because they are too harsh and can dry out the piercing causing a more extended healing period.
Never use Bacitracin, Neosporin, or any other ointment. They prevent oxygen from getting to the piercing.
Never clean more than two times a day. Over-cleaning is worse than under-cleaning.
Avoid oral contact with the area for at least six weeks. After any oral contact clean immediately during the initial healing period.
Keep the piercing uncovered and exposed to air as much as possible.
Listen to your body. If it hurts, avoid that activity for a week and then try again.
Avoid wearing constrictive clothing that puts stress on the piercing.
Leave the jewelry in for the entire healing period. Removing for only a few minutes during the initial healing period may result in losing the piercing.
Avoid submerging the piercing in a lake, pond, or hot tub for at least one month.
Healing Times
Your initial healing period is 2-6 months, but it takes years to heal fully.
Everyone’s body is different.
If you are unsure if your piercing is healed, come in so we can look at it.
A piercing is healed when it is no longer red around the hole, isn’t tender to the touch, and is no longer producing a discharge.
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