Piercing After Care

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Always wash your hands before cleaning!
2. Shower regularly (Avoid Baths)
3. Run your piercing under warm water for 3-5 minutes.
4. Dry off the area with a clean, one time use product.
5. Saline solution
6. Use a gentle wound wash saline spray 1-2x per day to rinse/irrigate the piercing site. (NOT contact lens saline)
7. Dry the off area. (Excess moisture may lead to complications)

THINGS TO AVOID:

1. Avoid sleeping on your fresh piercing. (If you are a side sleeper we suggest using a travel pillow + sleeping with your ear protected in the neck hole)
2. Avoid makeup, harsh facial cleansers & hair dye directly in/on the piercing.
3. Avoid swimming for the first 6 weeks to prevent infection.
4. Avoid harsh cleaning products such as alcohol, peroxide, bactine, Neosporin, tea tree oil, etc.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

1. Days 1-7: some minor bleeding, tenderness, bruising or swelling.
2. Week 2-4: swelling may intensify, you will begin to see white yellow discharge 
3. Week 4-6: swelling will behind to subside & we suggest stopping in for a check-up around this time to see if any adjustments need to be made to your jewelry.

HELPFUL TIPS:

1. Check your jewelry regularly to ensure everything is tightened/secure.
2. Don’t remove your jewelry without professional assistance until your piercing fully heals.

Thanks to Identity Body Piercing in Chicago