Piercing Aftercare

Daily Cleaning Routine

• Wash hands thoroughly with warm water and antibacterial soap before touching or cleaning your new piercings.

• Spray the front and back of each piercing 2–3 times daily with sterile saline spray for the first 2-3 weeks.

• Gently pat dry around the area using a clean, disposable paper towel or non-woven gauze. Avoid cloth towels, which can harbor bacteria and snag jewelry.

Key Do’s and Don’ts

• Do NOT twist or rotate the piercing; moving it damages delicate healing tissue and introduces bacteria.

• Leave initial jewelry in place for the full healing period (typically 6–8 weeks minimum for ear lobes, cartilage and surface piercings are 5-6 months) before changing jewelry.

• Avoid submerging your piercings in pools, hot tubs, lakes, or baths during the initial healing window.

• Sleep carefully: Try to sleep on your back, or use a travel/donut pillow to avoid putting direct pressure on your piercing.

• Keep irritants away: Be cautious when applying hairspray, perfume, makeup, or lotions near your piercing.

If you experience excessive swelling, severe pain, heat radiating from the area, or abnormal discharge, contact your piercer or a medical professional promptly.