PIERCING Aftercare
Proper aftercare is one of the most important parts of a successful piercing experience. While getting pierced takes just a moment, the healing process is ongoing and requires patience, consistency, and care. Following the right aftercare routine helps prevent irritation, infection, and complications—giving your new piercing the best chance to heal smoothly and beautifully.
- Always wash your hands before cleaning!
- Use a gentle wound wash saline spray 1-2x per day to rinse/irrigate the piercing site. (NOT contact lens saline)
- Gently wipe any access crusty discharge away with non woven gauze or paper towel soaked in saline.
- Dry the off area with paper towel or non woven gauze. (Excess moisture may lead to complications)
- A daily shower to rinse off the piercing will help loosen any hardened discharge and crusty matter from the area. Following the shower a saline rinse and gentle dry off is ideal.
- Healthy bodies = Healthy piercings! Drink lots of water and get plenty of rest!
- Problems or Questions? Stop in for a consult with one of our piercers. We are always happy to help troubleshoot any healing issues.
THINGS TO AVOID:
- Avoid sleeping on your fresh piercing. (If you are a side sleeper we suggest using a travel pillow + sleeping with your ear protected in the neck hole)
- Avoid makeup, harsh facial cleansers & hair dye directly in/on the piercing.
- Avoid swimming for the first 4 months to prevent infection or other healing complications.
- Avoid harsh cleaning products such as alcohol, peroxide, bactine, Neosporin, tea tree oil, etc.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Days 1-7: some minor bleeding, tenderness, bruising or swelling.
- Week 2-4: swelling may intensify, you will begin to see white yellow discharge
- Week 4-6: swelling will begin to subside & we suggest stopping in for a check-up around this time to see if any adjustments need to be made to your jewelry.
Tips On Healing Piercings:
WHY DOWNSIZE?
TYPES OF JEWELRY WE USE:
We only pierce with high-quality implant-grade titanium or solid 14k-18k gold to ensure the safest, healthiest healing process possible. These materials are biocompatible, meaning they’re less likely to cause irritation or allergic reactions. Unlike other metals, they won’t tarnish, corrode, or flake inside your piercing—just safe, reliable, beautiful jewelry from day one. Your body deserves the best!
Threadless and threaded jewelry are two secure, professional-grade styles used in body piercings. Both styles are designed for durability and comfort, and your piercer will help choose the best option for your anatomy and piercing placement.
- Threadless jewelry: Uses tension to stay in place—a small pin on the decorative end is slightly bent and pressed into a hollow post, creating a snug, secure fit without any twisting. Pulls apart, the gem end on the front of your jewelry is removable.
- Threaded Jewelry: Screws together—with internal threads (where the decorative end screws into the post). One or both sides unscrew.
- Clicker: Hinge and clasp unclick
- Captive Bead Ring: The bead in the center is removable
ORAL PIERCINGS TIPS
Swelling from oral piercings can be reduced with drinking ice water and elevating your head while sleeping. Additionally, avoiding other bodily fluids from getting into the fresh piercing is ideal for the healing process.