Piercing Aftercare
BODY PIERCING AFTERCARE
1. SOAK
Using a pre-made sterile saline wound wash. Begin by spraying the piercing directly on both sides, ensuring any debris (crusties, dried blood, etc) on the jewelry and your skin are wet and softened for an easier cleaning experience. Do not touch, twist or pick at your piercing. This will lead to irritation and can delay the healing process. Use the spray that you received from the studio
2. CLEAN
Spray and saturate a new Q-Tip (or sterile gauze) with your pre-made saline spray. Gently, remove any debris or dried blood from the front and the back of the piercing, being careful to not pull/twist your piercing excessively in the process. For larger jewelry, the backing of your post can be gently pushed forward to clean underneath harder to reach areas. Warm water in the shower is also a great way to rinse away any hard to reach debris.
3. DRY
As a final step, using a clean Q-Tip (or sterile gauze), gently dab the area DRY, this ensures no moisture is left on the piercing. This is also recommended after showering, as any moisture left on the piercing can cause irritation.
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Healing times for Piercings
Each body piercing site has its own normal healing time.
Common sites usually heal within the time frames listed below. Healing depends on many things. It can depend on how big the piercing is and how thick the tissue is at the site. Your own ability to heal can also affect healing time.
Ear cartilage (curve of ear)
2 - 4 months
Nostril (nose)
2 - 8 months
Face (includes the earlobes, eyebrows, and lips)
6 - 8 weeks
Inside of the mouth or tongue
3 - 6 weeks
Nipple
6 - 12 months
Genitals (clitoral hood, labia, and penis)
6 t - 12 months
Belly button (navel)
Up to 9 months