Please do not twist or turn your jewelry. Your fingers are the #1 cause of infection, so avoid touching it at all costs.
Redness, itchiness, and swelling is expected. Ibuprofen and hot showers help a lot with any discomfort or swelling.
Yellow, white, or red "crusties" are also normal. This is just dried discharge and nothing to be alarmed by. You can gently use a q-tip to remove the debris.
Sterile saline is the only thing we recommend cleaning your piercing with.
DO NOT use rubbing alcohol, Hydrogen peroxide, Dial soap, Bactine etc... all these cleaners are too harsh for your piercing and are not suitable for puncture wounds. Stick with all natural cleaners like the Saline provided at the studio and hot water from the shower.
Saline should be sprayed directly on the piercing 2-3x a day. Make sure you gently dry your piercing off with a clean q-tip or paper towel after saline and showers.
Do not expose your fresh piercing to any open bodies of water for at least 2 weeks.
Avoid getting make up or any beauty products on the piercing.
Keep it away from pet dander.
Do not remove the jewelry for any reason during the healing process. Each piercing has a different estimated healing time and each unique body heals differently. If you are unsure if your piercing is healed, you can always ask your piercer!
If you are experiencing black or green discharge, fever, or vomiting please seek medical help immediately. These are signs of infection.
Downsizing most piercings is essential for a successful healing. Come back in 4 to 6 weeks for a check-up so we can determine if it’s time for your downsize!
Oral piercings: follow the same aftercare instructions listed above for the outside of the piercing. For the inside of the oral piercing, make sure to brush your teeth regularly and rinse thoroughly. If you use mouth wash, switch to alcohol free. Drink lots of ice water!