AFTER
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
The first
2 weeks is critical , it is recommended that you get plenty of rest,
take vitamins (e.g. Zinc), No Smoking or drinking,have a good diet and keep healthy to speed up the healing process.
Never touch your piercing with
dirty hands as this can lead to infection.
Do not touch
or let others touch your piercing while it is healing.
Slacking off on your aftercare or using harmful products will only prolong your
discomfort and the healing process.
Clean your new piercing twice a day in the shower, gently moving the piercing
back and forth. Gently pat the site with a tissue.
Don't use your towel on the freshly pierced area.
clean your piercings with a saline solution/or approved gel,
Or
make your own. Using ¼ teaspoon of sea salt (do not use regular table salt) to
1 cup of boiled water and a cotton bud to loosen up then remove any crusty
matter. In some piercings it is possible to actually soak the piercing for 5 –
10 minutes.
Make sure to keep tightening the ball of your jewellery everyday.
Do not use spas or
public pools while healing. Always have a shower and clean piercing after
swimming or exercise.
Oral Piercings(lip, tongue etc) Use NON alcoholic antiseptic
mouthwash 5 times a day for 3-4 weeks.
Avoid hot, spicy, chewy, food for the first few weeks.
No kissing or
oral activity.
Healing
time is about 6 weeks depending on how you look after your piercing.
Then
you can down size to the perfect size
ENJOY
YOUR NEW PIERCING
