AFTERCARE INFO

These are general aftercare instructions.

For more in-depth info, please reach out to your piercer!

IF YOU THINK YOUR PIERCING IS INFECTED- SEE A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL IMMEDIATELY.

SPRAY with sterile saline wound wash 1-2 times a day. Be careful not to over clean!
RINSE with clean water.
DRY your piercing with clean gauze or paper towels. Remove any crusties or buildup. We recommend not using a cloth towel for drying as it can snag & damage your piercing/jewelry.

Do not twist, turn or rotate your jewelry. This can cause bleeding, swelling & irritation to your piercing.
Do not sleep on your piercing. Sleeping on the piercing will cause irritation bumps & can cause your piercing to heal crooked.
Do not use harsh cleaners like alcohol, peroxide, bactine, etc. USE STERILE SALINE ONLY. ;)
Avoid submering your piercing in ANY bodies of water. NO lakes, rivers, oceans, pools or bathtubs. Showering is okay.
Be mindful about bumping & snagging. Even small snags to the piercing can delay the healing process.

Downsizing is a crucial but often overlooked part of aftercare.

Almost all piercings are started with a longer piece of jewelry to accommodate swelling during the initial healing period.

You will need to get a shorter flat back or barbell installed once initial swelling has subdued.

It is imperative to the health & healing of your piercing to get your jewelry downsized to avoid unnecessary irritation.

Downsize time varies per piercing & per person.

For most piercings- we recommend seeing your piercer at 6-8 weeks into healing for a downsize.

For oral piercings- downsize time is sooner; usually around 4-6 weeks into healing.

Some piercings require downsizing more than once!

Make sure you keep in contact with your piercer to ensure your piercing is healing the best as possible!