BODY PIERCING AFTERCARE• Use ONLY a Saline Wound Wash. Do not use saline for contact lenses. Saturate clean gauze, a cotton round, Q-tip, or cotton ball with the Saline and soak the piercing for 5-10 minutes, if you notice any scabbing around the piercing site. This softens any built up material off of the skin, allowing an easier clean. Once there is no scabbing use the saline on a clean Q-tip and gently clean the piercing site with circular motions twice a day to keep the piercing free from debris. Pat dry with a clean single-use paper towel. Use the Saline for the entire healing time of the piercing. Do NOT pick at the piercing. This can cause damage and lead to infection.
• If you have a barbell or circular barbell, be sure to double check the beads twice a day as they can loosen with every day movements. *If you wish to go swimming with your new piercing, cover it with Tegaderm(TM) dressing available at your local pharmacy.* Do Not
• Turn the jewelry • Touch the piercing unless you are cleaning it • Use hydrogen peroxide, betadine, rubbing alcohol, Hibiclens, ear piercing solutions, antibacterial soap, Neosporin or anything petroleum based • Use towels to dry around the piercing – they can harbor bacteria and deposit lint. • Remove your jewelry before your piercing is healed • Wear restrictive clothing over the piercing |
ORAL PIERCING AFTERCARE• Rinse twice a day and after you eat with alcohol free mouthwash or sea salt rinse
• Oral piercings can stay swollen for up to five days – small pieces of ice can help bring swelling down along with sleeping with your head elevated above your heart . • Buy a new soft bristled toothbrush • Avoid undue trauma on the piercing such as playing with the jewelry (this can damage your teeth in addition to irritating your piercing), excessive talking, sexual activity, etc • Avoid alcohol, caffeine and aspirin as it can contribute to additional swelling • Avoid temperature extremes in your food or beverages as metal is conducive to these elements and can cause discomfort. |
Troubleshooting
If you believe your body or oral piercing is infected, do not remove the jewelry – this could cause an abscess. Contact your physician for an evaluation of the issue.