Aftercare

Aftercare :

• Most piercings will bleed at first but this should stop within a few minutes. Gentle pressure on or around the pierced site will slow bleeding.
• Avoid unnecessary touching, scratching or picking of the newly pierced site.
• Avoid excess workouts and tight gym clothes.
• Clean the piercing at least twice a day.
• Gently soak off and wipe away any crusty formations at the wound site – do not pick them off.
• Avoid applying hot cleansing solutions or surgical spirit on the area.
• Shower rather than bathe whilst the piercing is healing.
• Pat dry the pierced area after cleansing .
• Avoid swimming, Uv tanning beds and sunbathing until your new piercing is fully healed.
• Try to wear loose, cotton clothing to minimize rubbing and irritation.
• Try and keep a new piercing as dry and exposed as possible.
• Always keep a new piercing covered and protected if working in a dirty, dusty or oily environment.
• Only every change your jewellery as directed by your piercer, and ensure any new jewellery you buy is of good quality.

If you have any problems or inquiries, please contact your piercer first if there are signs of reaction or infection.

Healing time:

Ear lobe, eyebrow and nasal septum: 6 to 8 weeks

Ear (cartilaginous region) and nostril: 2 months to 1 year

Tongue: 4 to 8 weeks

Lips and cheeks: 6 to 12 weeks

Nipple : 2 to 6 months

Navel : 4 months to 1 year