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AFTERCARE INFORMATION

how to take care of your new piercing

Proper aftercare is one of the biggest factors in how well your piercing heals. Whether this is your first piercing or your fifteenth, following the right aftercare routine can help reduce irritation and support healthy healing.

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THE BASICS

✔ Wash your hands before touching your piercing.

✔ Clean with sterile saline solution.

✔ Avoid twisting or rotating your jewelry.

✔ Sleep carefully if applicable.

✔ Leave your jewelry in until your piercer says it's ready.

How We Recommend Cleaning Your Piercing

Morning
• Sterile saline spray

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Evening
• Repeat

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What products to use:

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Things to Avoid

🚫 Alcohol

🚫 Hydrogen peroxide

🚫 Tea tree oil

🚫 Ointments

🚫 Swimming too early

🚫 Touching with dirty hands

Signs of
normal healing

✅ Mild swelling

✅ Tenderness

✅ Clear or light yellow discharge

✅ Crusting

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HEALING TIMELINES

Proper aftercare is one of the biggest factors in how well your piercing heals.

Whether this is your first piercing or your fifteenth,

following the right aftercare routine can help reduce irritation and support healthy healing.

PIERCING TYPE               SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

LIPS 

INCLUDING:

COMING SOON

EARS

Including:

COMING SOON

ORAL

Including:

COMING SOON

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When Should I Contact My Piercer?

Call or text us if:

• Jewelry feels embedded

• Swelling suddenly increases

• Thick green discharge

• Fever

• You're unsure

Downsizing

Not sure if your piercing needs downsizing?

Visit our Downsizing Guide. (HERE)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I clean my piercing with alcohol?

  • Can I use hydrogen peroxide?

  • How often should I clean my piercing?

  • Can I sleep on my new piercing?

  • Can I change my jewelry early?

  • Is crusting normal?

  • Why is my piercing itchy?

  • Why does my piercing have a bump?

  • Can I go swimming?

  • Can I use antibacterial soap?

  • Can I wear makeup around my piercing?

  • When can I change my jewelry?

  • Can I use saline too much?

  • Is bleeding normal?

  • Should I twist my jewelry?

Signs of normal healing

✅ Mild swelling

✅ Tenderness

✅ Clear or light yellow discharge

✅ Crusting

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