AFTERCARE
The aftercare advice that is given, only applies to piercings that are performed in our own studio. If you have had a piercing from another piercing studio then it is likely our advice will be completely different.
Our piercing techniques are radically different from any other studio, our healing times often DIFFER TOO.
The healing times & aftercare advice is a guideline only. We offer this knowledge with over 50 years of experience & client based feedback on what works & what doesn’t. Leaving a piercing alone works the best in our experience but all clients are different & we advise you to do what feels right for you.
If the piercing suffers an accidental knock or trauma, if you have a physical or mental illness, take medication for any reason, have bad personal hygiene or a low immune system then it could take longer for your piercing to heal.
FREE FITTING VOUCHERS are your own responsibility so please keep them safe if you wish to redeem them in the studio. If you lose your free fitting voucher then a charge will apply if you ask us to change, LOOSEN or remove your jewellery.
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We made some changes to our previous aftercare advice from many, many years ago. Please take note of this below..
Due To a high amount of people not familiarising themselves with our aftercare advice & doing their own thing (tut tut! & avid finger waggling!) we are no longer handing out aftercare lotion. This is due to over application. From now on we are just issuing written instructions, which simply say to please leave your new piercing completely alone… EASY! :)
Your body WILL heal the area naturally if you completely leave it ALONE.
The idea of twisting/moving your new piercing daily & doing this frequently throughout the day is not necessary & rarely helps the area to heal nicely, in most cases it causes soreness, redness or swelling which leads to longer healing times & can lead to infection.
This moving of the jewellery is not beneficial whilst your piercing is try to heal.
Plus . . . it makes it easier for you because you do not have to do anything. :)
AFTERCARE ADVICE
Earlobes
CAUTION - Piercings are prone to accidental knocking. This can cause unsightly lumps, redness, swelling or infection.
To avoid red lumps, NEVER fiddle or knock your piercing. If you acquire a lump then leaving it completely alone is usually the best option, NOT cleaning it multiple times a day which can aggravate it further.
It is advised to wear hair up after showering/washing hair to allow the earlobe to dry out behind. If the area is left damp, then this can sometimes cause lumps to form.
Keep the piercing jewellery in ALL the time, 24/7, night and day. It takes at least 8 weeks for the piercing to heal properly. Ideally, please wait 12 weeks or more before coming in to change piercing jewellery to ensure your piercing is FULLY HEALED. If you become unwell, accidentally knock the piercing which causes the area trauma then the healing time will most likely take longer & it may not be healed after 8 weeks. Do not attempt to change the jewellery until FULLY HEALED.
OVER CLEANING WILL CAUSE INFECTION !
You do not need to apply aftercare lotion because your body will heal your piercing naturally. Old aftercare advice about moving jewellery daily & applying lotion is outdated. It is not proven to help the healing process. PLEASE leave the area completely ALONE & do not use any products on the piercing. After 50 years in the business & A LOT of client feed back we have found this method works the best.
!!! PLEASE DO NOT MOVE, TWIST OR ROTATE THE JEWELLERY !!! Twisting earrings round ‘to stop them sticking’ can wind hair into the ear & cause an abscess!
NEVER use cotton buds or pads. The fibres stick to the piercing and cause infection. Clean damp kitchen roll may be used to wipe the area gently, if necessary.
In the event of an infection it is usually best to just leave the area alone & not to over clean the area. This can do more harm than good. If you still feel you need to clean the area off then a simple sea salt solution every other day could maybe help to calm things down. Always boil the water first, add the sea salt to dissolve then let it cool to a tepid/luke warm temperature before application. Try to drop the solution on to avoid physically touching the area.
If you are concerned, do not attempt to remove the jewellery yourself, otherwise you could seal the infection in. PLEASE CONTACT US or SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
PARENTS PLEASE check the earring backs are NOT squeezed against the ear too tight with no air flow. This will cause lumps, swelling over the earring stud.
When your ear piercings have healed, ALWAYS wear jewellery in them, even whilst sleeping. They can heal over very quickly if left with no jewellery in (even for just half an hour!). When fitting new jewellery, ALWAYS use antiseptic cream for gentle insertion. We do advise that you clean & keep the Original Piercing Earrings should you have any issues in the future.
The earring backs hold quite firm on the piercing earrings. If you are unsure about changing the jewellery yourself for the first time then you might find you need to pop back into the studio for your first jewellery change. This is why we supply a free fitting voucher. Please come in with your voucher. If you have lost your free fitting voucher then a charge will apply if you ask us to fit new jewellery into your piercing. You can either purchase earrings from us or bring your own in. Please be sure to buy silver, gold, surgical steel or any other high quality metal. Fashion jewellery can turn the skin on the ears black or green & cause issues with your piercing making it feel sore, even if the earlobes have fully healed.
With totally healed piercings, Earrings Should Always be left in 24/7 but if they are left out for any length of time then the holes will start to close over (even half an hour).
If the piercing has healed over, the Original Piercing Earrings can be used to try and re-open the hole.
These Original Piercing Earrings are the best, most gentle jewellery items to use for trying to re-open the hole.
This is because they have a round little point, which if carefully done, can gently re-open the hole. A small amount of antiseptic cream is applied to the tip & you gently wiggle or tap the earring back through. If too much pressure or force is applied it can create a different exit hole so if it doesn't want to go, Please Don't Force it !!
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CARTILAGE
Cartilage piercings are prone to accidental knocking, the helix, forward helix & flat of the ear are particulary troublesome. This can cause unsightly lumps, redness, swelling or infection.
To avoid red lumps, NEVER fiddle or knock your piercing. If you acquire a lump then leaving it completely alone is the usually best option, NOT cleaning it multiple times a day which can aggravate it further.
Keep the piercing jewellery in ALL the time, 24/7, night and day. It takes at least 4 months for the piercing to heal properly, sometimes longer. Ideally, please wait longer before coming in to change piercing jewellery to ensure your piercing is FULLY HEALED. Do not attempt to change the jewellery until FULLY HEALED.
If the piercing has suffered an accidental knock, or trauma to the area then the healing time will most likely take significantly longer.
OVER CLEANING WILL CAUSE INFECTION !
You do not need to apply aftercare lotion because your body will heal your piercing naturally. Old aftercare advice about moving jewellery daily & applying lotion is outdated. It is not proven to help the healing process. PLEASE leave the area completely ALONE & do not use any products on the piercing.
!!! PLEASE DO NOT MOVE, TWIST OR ROTATE THE JEWELLERY !!!
NEVER use cotton buds or pads. The fibres stick to the piercing and cause infection. Clean damp kitchen roll may be used to wipe the area gently, if necessary.
In the event of an infection it is usually best to just leave the area alone & not to over clean the area. This can do more harm than good. If you still feel you need to clean the area off then a simple sea salt solution every other day could maybe help to calm things down. Always boil the water first, add the sea salt to dissolve then let it cool to a tepid/luke warm temperature before application. Try to drop the solution on to avoid physically touching the area.
If you are concerned, do not attempt to remove the jewellery yourself, otherwise you could seal the infection in. PLEASE CONTACT US or SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
When the piercing is healed, ALWAYS wear jewellery in it, even whilst sleeping. It can heal over very quickly if left with no jewellery in (even for just half an hour!). When fitting new jewellery yourself, ALWAYS use antiseptic cream for gentle insertion.
We screw the beads up quite tight on the barbells, also, ball closure rings can be tricky to change without the correct tools. You may not be able to do this yourself so you might find you need to pop back into the studio for your first jewellery change. This is why we supply you with one free fitting voucher. Please come in with your voucher. If you have lost your free fitting voucher a charge will apply if you ask us to fit your new jewellery. You can either purchase body jewellery from us or bring your own in.
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Instant flesh tunnel
CAUTION - Piercings are prone to accidental knocking. This can cause unsightly lumps, redness, swelling or infection.
To avoid red lumps, NEVER fiddle or knock your piercing. If you acquire a lump then leaving it completely alone is the best option, NOT cleaning it multiple times a day which can aggravate it further.
Keep the piercing jewellery in ALL the time, 24/7, night and day. It takes at least 2 MONTHS (8 weeks) for the piercing to heal properly. Ideally, please wait longer before coming in to change piercing jewellery to ensure your piercing is FULLY HEALED. Do not attempt to change the jewellery until FULLY HEALED.
This piercing can heal over or reduce in size significantly if the tunnel is removed from your ear for any length of time.
If the piercing has suffered an accidental knock, or trauma to the area then the healing time will most likely take significantly longer.
OVER CLEANING WILL CAUSE INFECTION !
You do not need to apply aftercare lotion because your body will heal your piercing naturally. Old aftercare advice about moving jewellery daily & applying lotion is outdated. It is not proven to help the healing process. PLEASE leave the area completely ALONE & do not use any products on the piercing.
!!! PLEASE DO NOT MOVE, TWIST OR ROTATE THE JEWELLERY !!!
NEVER use cotton buds or pads. The fibres stick to the piercing and cause infection. Clean damp kitchen roll may be used to wipe the area gently, if necessary.
In the event of an infection it is usually best to just leave the area alone & not to over clean the area. This can do more harm than good. If you still feel you need to clean the area off then a simple sea salt solution every other day could maybe help to calm things down. Always boil the water first, add the sea salt to dissolve then let it cool to a tepid/luke warm temperature before application. Try to drop the solution on to avoid physically touching the area.
If you are concerned, do not attempt to remove the jewellery yourself, otherwise you could seal the infection in. PLEASE CONTACT US or SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
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Nose Piercing
CAUTION - Piercings are very prone to accidental knocking. For example, blowing your nose, washing your face, putting on clothes, etc., etc. This can cause redness, swelling or infection.
To avoid red lumps, NEVER fiddle or knock your piercing. If you acquire a lump then leaving it completely alone is the best option, NOT cleaning it multiple times a day which can aggravate it further.
Keep the piercing jewellery in ALL the time, 24/7, night and day. It takes at least 2 MONTHS (8 weeks) for the piercing to heal properly. Ideally, please wait longer before coming in to change piercing jewellery to ensure your piercing is FULLY HEALED. Do not attempt to change the jewellery until FULLY HEALED.
If the piercing has suffered an accidental knock, or trauma to the area then the healing time will most likely take significantly longer.
BLOWING YOUR NOSE WILL CAUSE SWELLING.
If the piercing STUD comes down, push it back up your nose towards your face using your finger or tweezers if possible.
OVER CLEANING WILL CAUSE INFECTION !
You do not need to apply aftercare lotion because your body will heal your piercing naturally. Old aftercare advice about moving jewellery daily & applying lotion is outdated. It is not proven to help the healing process. PLEASE leave the area completely ALONE & do not use any products on the piercing.
!!! PLEASE DO NOT MOVE, TWIST OR ROTATE THE JEWELLERY !!!
NEVER use cotton buds or pads. The fibres stick to the piercing and cause infection. Clean damp kitchen roll may be used to wipe the area gently, if necessary.
In the event of an infection it is usually best to just leave the area alone & not to over clean the area. This can do more harm than good. If you still feel you need to clean the area off then a simple sea salt solution every other day could maybe help to calm things down. Always boil the water first, add the sea salt to dissolve then let it cool to a tepid/luke warm temperature before application. Try to drop the solution on to avoid physically touching the area.
If you are concerned, do not attempt to remove the jewellery yourself, otherwise you could seal the infection in. PLEASE CONTACT US or SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
When the piercing is healed, ALWAYS wear jewellery in it, even whilst sleeping. Nose piercings can heal over very quickly if left with no jewellery in (often within 10 or 20 minutes!)
When fitting new jewellery, ALWAYS use antiseptic cream for gentle insertion.
PLEASE do not try to remove the initial piercing RING yourself. Please bring in your free fitting voucher & we will change it for you the very first time. After we have changed the initial piercing ring for you the first time, you can change your jewellery it yourself without needing to return to us if you use the open nose rings or hinged rings. Changing a STUD yourself is ok. If you have lost your free fitting voucher then a charge will apply if you ask us to fit new jewellery into your piercing.
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Septum
CAUTION - Piercings are very prone to accidental knocking. For example, blowing your nose, washing your face, putting on clothes, etc., etc. This can cause redness, swelling or infection.
To avoid red lumps, NEVER fiddle or knock your piercing. If you acquire a lump then leaving it completely alone is the best option, NOT cleaning it multiple times a day which can aggravate it further.
Keep the piercing jewellery in ALL the time, 24/7, night and day. It takes at least 2 MONTHS (8 weeks) for the piercing to heal properly. Ideally, please wait longer before coming in to change piercing jewellery to ensure your piercing is FULLY HEALED. Do not attempt to change the jewellery until FULLY HEALED.
If the piercing has suffered an accidental knock, or trauma to the area then the healing time will most likely take significantly longer.
BLOWING YOUR NOSE WILL CAUSE SWELLING
FLIPPING a horseshoe ring up and down or moving the jewellery too often whilst trying to heal your new piercing will also cause unsightly lumps, soreness & swelling.
OVER CLEANING WILL CAUSE INFECTION !
You do not need to apply aftercare lotion because your body will heal your piercing naturally. Old aftercare advice about moving jewellery daily & applying lotion is outdated. It is not proven to help the healing process. PLEASE leave the area completely ALONE & do not use any products on the piercing.
!!! PLEASE DO NOT MOVE, TWIST OR ROTATE THE JEWELLERY !!!
NEVER use cotton buds or pads. The fibres stick to the piercing and cause infection. Clean damp kitchen roll may be used to wipe the area gently, if necessary.
In the event of an infection it is usually best to just leave the area alone & not to over clean the area. This can do more harm than good. If you still feel you need to clean the area off then a simple sea salt solution every other day could maybe help to calm things down. Always boil the water first, add the sea salt to dissolve then let it cool to a tepid/luke warm temperature before application. Try to drop the solution on to avoid physically touching the area.
If you are concerned, do not attempt to remove the jewellery yourself, otherwise you could seal the infection in. PLEASE CONTACT US or SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
When the piercing is healed, ALWAYS wear jewellery in it, even whilst sleeping. Septum piercings can heal over very quickly if left with no jewellery in (often within 10 or 20 minutes!) When fitting new jewellery, ALWAYS use antiseptic cream for gentle insertion.
We screw the beads up quite tight on the circular barbells, also, ball closure rings can be tricky to change without the correct tools. You may not be able to do this yourself so you might find you need to pop back into the studio for your first jewellery change. This is why we supply a free fitting voucher. Please come in with your voucher. If you have lost your free fitting voucher then a charge will apply if you ask us to fit new jewellery into your piercing.
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LIP FRENUM
CAUTION - Piercings are very prone to accidental knocking. This can cause redness, swelling or infection.
To avoid red lumps, NEVER fiddle or knock your piercing. If you acquire a lump then leaving it completely alone is the best option, NOT cleaning it multiple times a day which can aggravate it further.
Keep the piercing jewellery in ALL the time, 24/7, night and day. It takes at least 2 MONTHS (8 weeks) for the piercing to heal properly. Ideally, please wait longer before coming in to change piercing jewellery to ensure your piercing is FULLY HEALED. Do not attempt to change the jewellery until FULLY HEALED.
If the piercing has suffered an accidental knock, or trauma to the area then the healing time will most likely take significantly longer.
OVER CLEANING WILL CAUSE INFECTION !
Tongue Frenum’s and Lip Frenum’s pretty much look after themselves so no need to do anything.
OVER CLEANING WILL CAUSE INFECTION !
You do not need to apply aftercare lotion because your body will heal your piercing naturally. Old aftercare advice about moving jewellery daily & applying lotion is outdated. It is not proven to help the healing process. PLEASE leave the area completely ALONE & do not use any products on the piercing.
!!! PLEASE DO NOT MOVE, TWIST OR ROTATE THE JEWELLERY !!!
NEVER use cotton buds or pads. The fibres stick to the piercing and cause infection. Clean damp kitchen roll may be used to wipe the area gently, if necessary.
In the event of an infection it is usually best to just leave the area alone & not to over clean the area. This can do more harm than good. If you still feel you need to clean the area off then a simple sea salt solution every other day could maybe help to calm things down. Always boil the water first, add the sea salt to dissolve then let it cool to a tepid/luke warm temperature before application. Try to drop the solution on to avoid physically touching the area.
If you are concerned, do not attempt to remove the jewellery yourself, otherwise you could seal the infection in. PLEASE CONTACT US or SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
When the piercing is healed, ALWAYS wear jewellery in it, even whilst sleeping. These piercings can heal over very quickly if left with no jewellery in (often within 10 or 20 minutes!)
We screw the beads up quite tight on the circular barbells, also, ball closure rings can be tricky to change without the correct tools. You may not be able to do this yourself so you might find you need to pop back into the studio for your first jewellery change. This is why we supply a free fitting voucher. Please come in with your voucher. If you have lost your free fitting voucher then a charge will apply if you ask us to fit new jewellery into your piercing.
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Navel
Our aftercare advice is a guideline only. We offer this knowledge with decades of experience & client-based feedback on what works best & what doesn’t. Everyone heals differently so if you feel you don’t agree, please do what feels right for you.
We advise that you let your new piercing heal naturally. You do not need to treat the area or use aftercare lotion. Aftercare advice about twisting jewellery daily & applying lotion is not proven to help the healing process. Just leave the area completely ALONE & don’t use any products on the piercing. It works!
Piercings are prone to accidental knocking. This can cause bumps, redness, swelling or infection. Try to avoid tights, leggings and jeans over your new navel piercing.
If it’s not healing as nicely as it should or you are having issues with your new piercing then please come & see us then we can try to figure out why.
In the event of an infection, it is usually best to just leave the area alone & not to over clean. Over cleaning can do more harm than good. If you still feel you need to clean the area, then a simple sea salt solution once a day (or piercing aftercare solution) could maybe help to calm things down. Always boil the water first, add the sea salt to dissolve then let it cool to a tepid/lukewarm temperature before application. Try to drop the solution on to avoid physically touching the area.
NEVER use cotton wool buds or pads!
!!! PLEASE DO NOT MOVE, TWIST OR ROTATE THE JEWELLERY !!!
If you are concerned that you may have infection, it is advised to let a professional help. Avoid trying to remove the jewellery yourself, otherwise you could cause swelling & discomfort.
Please seek medical advice or contact us if you think you have an infection.
The jewellery should only be changed when it’s FULLY HEALED. Should the piercing suffer an accidental knock or trauma, or if you have a physical or mental illness, are taking medication for any reason or have a low immune system, then it could take considerably longer for your piercing to heal. It takes at least 2 MONTHS (8 weeks) for the piercing to heal properly. Ideally, please wait a month over the suggested healing time before coming in to change the piercing jewellery to ensure your piercing is fully healed.
When the piercing is healed, ALWAYS wear jewellery in it, even whilst sleeping. It can heal over very quickly if left with no jewellery in (even for just half an hour!). When fitting new jewellery, ALWAYS use antiseptic cream for gentle insertion. We screw the beads up quite tight on the barbells which can be tricky to change without the correct tools. You may not be able to do this yourself so you might find you need to pop back into the studio for your first jewellery change. Your free fitting voucher is on the back of this leaflet. If you have lost your free fitting voucher, then a charge will apply if you ask us to loosen, remove or fit new jewellery into your piercing.
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Surface piercing
CAUTION - Piercings are prone to accidental knocking. This can cause unsightly lumps, redness, swelling or infection.
To avoid red lumps, NEVER fiddle or knock your piercing. If you acquire a lump then leaving it completely alone is the best option, NOT cleaning it multiple times a day which can aggravate it further.
OVER CLEANING WILL CAUSE INFECTION !
You do not need to apply aftercare lotion because your body will heal your piercing naturally. Old aftercare advice about moving jewellery daily & applying lotion is outdated. It is not proven to help the healing process. PLEASE leave the area completely ALONE & do not use any products on the piercing.
!!! PLEASE DO NOT MOVE, TWIST OR ROTATE THE JEWELLERY !!!
NEVER use cotton buds or pads. The fibres stick to the piercing and cause infection. Clean damp kitchen roll may be used to wipe the area gently, if necessary.
In the event of an infection it is usually best to just leave the area alone & not to over clean the area. This can do more harm than good. If you still feel you need to clean the area off then a simple sea salt solution every other day could maybe help to calm things down. Always boil the water first, add the sea salt to dissolve then let it cool to a tepid/luke warm temperature before application. Try to drop the solution on to avoid physically touching the area.
If you are concerned, do not attempt to remove the jewellery yourself, otherwise you could seal the infection in. PLEASE CONTACT US or SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
ACCUPIERCE SURFACE PIERCINGS DO NOT REJECT. HOWEVER, IF THEY SUFFER TRAUMA, (this can be from clothing rubbing OR accidental knocking) THIS WILL CAUSE SWELLING WHICH WILL THEN FORCE THE JEWELLERY TO GROW OUT OF THE SKIN.
The HEALING time for a surface piercing is around 8 weeks.
If the piercing has suffered an accidental knock, or trauma to the area then the healing time will most likely take significantly longer.
The Surface Bar must NOT be removed at all.
The beads may be changed from time to time, but the bar must stay in position.
We screw the beads up quite tight on the surface bars which can be tricky to change without the correct tools. You may not be able to do this yourself so you might find you need to pop back into the studio for your first jewellery change. This is why we supply a free fitting voucher. Please come in with your voucher.If you have lost your free fitting voucher then a charge will apply if you ask us to fit new jewellery into your piercing.
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Nipple Piercing
CAUTION - Piercings are prone to accidental knocking. This can cause unsightly lumps, redness, swelling or infection.
To avoid red lumps, NEVER touch or knock your piercing. If you acquire a lump then leaving it completely alone is the best option, NOT cleaning it multiple times a day which can aggravate it further.
Keep the piercing jewellery in ALL the time, 24/7, night and day. It takes at least 2 MONTHS (8 weeks) for the piercing to heal properly. Ideally, please wait longer before coming in to change piercing jewellery to ensure your piercing is FULLY HEALED. Do not attempt to change the jewellery until FULLY HEALED.
If the piercing has suffered an accidental knock, or trauma to the area then the healing time will most likely take significantly longer.
OVER CLEANING WILL CAUSE INFECTION !
You do not need to apply aftercare lotion because your body will heal your piercing naturally. Old aftercare advice about moving jewellery daily & applying lotion is outdated. It is not proven to help the healing process. PLEASE leave the area completely ALONE & do not use any products on the piercing.
!!! PLEASE DO NOT MOVE, TWIST OR ROTATE THE JEWELLERY !!!
NEVER use cotton buds or pads. The fibres stick to the piercing and cause infection. Clean damp kitchen roll may be used to wipe the area gently, if necessary.
In the event of an infection it is usually best to just leave the area alone & not to over clean the area. This can do more harm than good. If you still feel you need to clean the area off then a simple sea salt solution every other day could maybe help to calm things down. Always boil the water first, add the sea salt to dissolve then let it cool to a tepid/luke warm temperature before application. Try to drop the solution on to avoid physically touching the area.
If you are concerned, do not attempt to remove the jewellery yourself, otherwise you could seal the infection in. PLEASE CONTACT US or SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
When the piercing is healed, ALWAYS wear jewellery in it, even whilst sleeping. It can heal over very quickly if left with no jewellery in (even for just half an hour!). When fitting new jewellery, ALWAYS use antiseptic cream for gentle insertion.
We screw the beads up quite tight on the barbells, also, ball closure rings can be tricky to change without the correct tools. You may not be able to do this yourself so you might find you need to pop back into the studio for your first jewellery change. This is why we supply a free fitting voucher. Please come in with your voucher. If you have lost your free fitting voucher then a charge will apply if you ask us to fit new jewellery into your piercing.
You can either purchase body jewellery from us or bring your own in.
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GENITAL PIERCING
AFTERCARE ADVICE
CAUTION - Piercings are very prone to accidental knocking. This can cause redness, swelling or infection.
To avoid red lumps, NEVER fiddle or knock your piercing. If you acquire a lump then leaving it completely alone is the best option, NOT cleaning it multiple times a day which can aggravate it further.
Keep the piercing jewellery in ALL the time, 24/7, night and day. It takes at least 2 MONTHS (8 weeks) for the piercing to heal properly. Ideally, please wait longer before coming in to change piercing jewellery to ensure your piercing is FULLY HEALED. Do not attempt to change the jewellery until FULLY HEALED.
If the piercing has suffered an accidental knock, or trauma to the area then the healing time will most likely take significantly longer.
You need not wait to ‘try it out’…
Just be very careful not to accidentally knock your new piercing!
Genital piercings pretty much look after themselves so no need to do anything regards aftercare.
OVER CLEANING WILL CAUSE INFECTION !
You do not need to apply aftercare lotion because your body will heal your piercing naturally. Old aftercare advice about moving jewellery daily & applying lotion is outdated. It is not proven to help the healing process. PLEASE leave the area completely ALONE & do not use any products on the piercing.
!!! PLEASE DO NOT MOVE, TWIST OR ROTATE THE JEWELLERY !!!
NEVER use cotton buds or pads. The fibres stick to the piercing and cause infection. Clean damp kitchen roll may be used to wipe the area gently, if necessary.
In the event of an infection it is usually best to just leave the area alone & not to over clean the area. This can do more harm than good. If you still feel you need to clean the area off then a simple sea salt solution every other day could maybe help to calm things down. Always boil the water first, add the sea salt to dissolve then let it cool to a tepid/luke warm temperature before application. Try to drop the solution on to avoid physically touching the area.
If you are concerned, do not attempt to remove the jewellery yourself, otherwise you could seal the infection in. PLEASE CONTACT US or SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
When the piercing is healed, ALWAYS wear jewellery in it, even whilst sleeping. These piercings can heal over very quickly if left with no jewellery in (often within 10 or 20 minutes!)
We screw the beads up quite tight on the barbells, also, ball closure rings can be tricky to change without the correct tools. You may not be able to do this yourself so you might find you need to pop back into the studio for your first jewellery change. This is why we supply a free fitting voucher. Please come in with your voucher. If you have lost your free fitting voucher then a charge will apply if you ask us to fit new jewellery into your piercing. You can either purchase body jewellery from us or bring your own in.
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