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.
Golden Rules
- Piercings must be kept clean and dry (where appropriate)
- Touching must be kept to a minimum
Body Piercing – 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!)
- Follow Downsize instructions
- If you’re unsure then contact us! We’re happy to help
Cartilage Piercing – Ears, Nose etc
- Follow Body Piercing Aftercare
- For nose piercings don’t clean the inside unless there is a build up on the jewellery
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
- 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
Surface Piercing – Surface, Microdermal etc
- Follow Body Piercing Aftercare
- 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
- 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.