Aftercare advice for all piercings. We have done everything we can to make sure your piercing will heal well, but a healed piercing is a team effort between piercer and client! Please follow the instructions listed here to care for your piercing.
The Aftercare Golden Rules
- Piercings must be kept clean.
- Piercings must be kept dry.
- Touching must be kept to a minimum. This means no twisting or turning the jewellery.
Body Piercing Aftercare- all piercings unless specified
- Clean piercing twice daily with sterile saline.
- Clean hands with soap and water first.
- Use sterile saline to soak and soften crusties.
- Don’t use any products or chemicals unless recommended by your piercer.
- Use a piece of gauze to gently remove crusties.
- Dry piercing with a disposable paper towel (No toilet paper!).
- Do not twist, turn or fiddle with your jewellery! This damages the healing piercing and can extend your healing time. Leave it alone for at least 12 weeks.
- Follow Downsize instructions and book a checkup when your piercing is 4 weeks old.
- If you’re unsure then contact us! We’re happy to help. Contact us via email or through our instagram.
Cartilage Piercing – Ears, Nose etc
- Follow Body Piercing Aftercare as above.
- For nose piercings- Don’t clean the inside unless there is a build up on the jewellery. The inside of the nose is self-cleaning and cleaning may cause irritation.
Oral Piercing – Lips, Tongue, Cheeks etc
- Clean outside of piercing twice daily following body piercing aftercare.
- Use an alcohol free mouthwash morning and night and after each meal for a maximum of 5 times a day.
- Rinse mouth out with clean water after eating, drinking, smoking or having sexual contact using your mouth.
- Avoid spicy foods for 2-4 weeks.
- Avoid sucking or using straws as this can exacerbate any swelling.
Surface Piercing – Surface, Microdermal etc
- Follow Body Piercing Aftercare as above.
- Use a dental floss pick to help remove large build ups trapped between jewellery and skin.
- Wear a disposable bandage for 12 hours on, 12 hours off for first 5-7 days.
Intimate Piercing
- Follow Body Piercing Aftercare as above.
- Use a sanitary towel/liner for the first week (change twice daily).
- Keep other people’s body fluids away for 4 weeks minimum.
- Wear a condom for sex for first 4 weeks.
- Listen to your body. If it hurts then stop!
Downsizes
Downsizing is important for a happy, healthy piercing that lasts a lifetime. Downsizing means switching the post or ring to a snug fit after swelling has gone down. 2-4 weeks is the common time to downsize. Your piercer will let you know what is ideal for your piercing. Book your appointment for a downsize here.
Jewellery Maintenance
Once a week tighten any threaded ends to ensure jewellery isn’t lost.
Gold body jewellery can slowly tarnish over time. A simple buff using a polishing cloth will bring your gold back to full shine.
Check Ups
A checkup 2-4 weeks after piercing is recommended even for piercings which don’t require a downsize. This helps us make sure your piercing is healing well and we can help solve any issues early on. Book a free check up here.