Piercing Aftercare
Suggested care for new piercings
- WASH your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason.
- SPRAY with sterile saline wound wash while healing. Moving or rotating jewelry is not necessary during cleaning/rinsing and may actually irritate the piercing. We recommend NeilMed Piercing Aftercare Wound Wash, you can purchase it at our front desk.
- DRY with clean, disposable products like gauze or cotton swabs, gently removing any crusty debris or build up. Cloth towels should be avoided as they can harbor bacteria and snag on jewelry.
During healing, do not twist, spin, or rotate your jewelry. Exercise and sweating during healing is fine. Avoid activities that could jostle or aggravate the piercing. Keep the piercing protected from bacteria present on gym equipment or exercise mats.
- Avoid cleaning with alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, antibacterial soaps, iodine, or any harsh products including ointments as they prevent necessary air circulation.
- Avoid over-cleaning. This can delay your healing and irritate your piercing.
- Avoid undue trauma such as friction and pressure from clothing and oral contact
- Avoid submerging in bodies of water such as lakes, pools, oceans, hot tubs etc.
Give us a call should you have questions or concerns.