Aftercare

Healing Periods

• Week 1 – Inflammatory Period. Swelling, redness, localised bruising & mild bleeding are normal. Indirectly cool the area.
• Week 2 onwards – Initial Healing. Yellow ‘crusties’ form as new skin cells are generated—no picking, touching, or Q-tips.
• Week 3-4 – Checkup time (send pics!)
• Week 8-12 – Settling. Continue cleaning if it is still crusty.
• Week 16 – Downsize. If instructed, see us to downsize.
• 6 Months – Maturation (settling). The skin inside your piercing should begin forming. Come in if you’re still healing or want to change the jewellery.

All Piercings (Ear, nose, facial, etc)

• Spray 2x daily with STERILE saline
• Rinse in the shower to remove crusties
• Do NOT touch the area at all
• Do NOT sleep on the piercing side
• Do NOT turn/twist jewellery
• Do NOT pick at your crusties
• Avoid chlorinated pools & spas

Oral Piercings (Tongue, lip, etc)

• Lips also follow ALL PIERCINGS aftercare
• Ensure any mouthwash is alcohol-free and only use as you normally would
• Avoid tooth whitening products
• Elevate swollen areas when sleeping
• Eat soft/blended food until downsized
• Do NOT play with your piercing (seriously)
• Drink water after eating or drinking
• Swelling is expected for 2-3 weeks
• Ensure you come in to downsize!

Torso Piercings (Navel, nipple)

• Breast piercings should have fresh nursing pads for the first 2 months
• Wear non-compressive underwear
• Be sure to avoid rubbing on clothing
• No bodily fluids on healing wounds

Genital Piercings

• Bleeding is normal for the first week
• Practice safe sex during healing (inc. oral)
• Sex can resume when comfortable
• Ensure physical activities don’t irritate
• Wear supportive underwear while healing
• Shower before/after sex during healing

Surface Piercings (Dermals, etc)

• Do NOT cover, catch, or lay on area
• Indirectly cool area 10 mins on/off
• Hirudoid around the area if bruised
• Allow us to change your jewellery

Troubleshooting

• Air-dry the area after showers
• Sleeping on, playing with, or touching will cause pressure bumps and scarring
• Poor iron or immune system slows healing
• Plated metals, <14kt gold, silver & plastics cause irritation and should be avoided
• Alcohol, antiseptics, disinfectants, and essential oils are irritating/unnecessary
• Your healing piercing is delicate, so treat it like your eyes & remember no chemicals!