PIERCING AFTERCARE
Below is a detailed breakdown of care for individual types of piercings.
Ear piercing aftercare
The first check-up and downsizing of the piercing should take place after a month. I do not recommend changing the initially applied jewelry to your own until it’s fully healed. In case of any issues or questions, do not hesitate to contact me. The average healing time is 6 to 9 months.
FORWARD HELIX
1. I recommend getting a NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally after any contact with water and after sports. After the first month, treating the piercing once a day is sufficient.
3. When yellow scabs begin to form, which is a sign of healing, do not pick them off. Soak them in warm water for around 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products carefully, as they might cause irritation.
4. Absolutely avoid moving, twisting, removing, or changing the jewelry before the piercing is fully healed.
5. Do not use large headphones over the side where you have a Forward Helix piercing for 1-2 months.
6. I do not recommend sleeping on the side with the piercing to prevent swelling and discomfort.
7. Be cautious not to let loose hairs get into the piercing during the day. I recommend tying your hair back before sleeping.
8. Be careful when putting on and taking off clothing, accessories, and masks.
9. It's crucial not to touch the piercing, clean it, or scratch the ear with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
10. do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning beds for one month.
HELIX
1. I recommend getting a NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally after any contact with water and after sports. After the first month, treating the piercing once a day is sufficient.
3. When yellow scabs start to form, which is a sign of healing, do not pick them off. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products cautiously, as they might cause irritation.
4. Absolutely avoid moving, twisting, removing, or changing the jewelry before the piercing is fully healed.
5. Do not use large headphones over the side where you have a Helix piercing for 1-2 months.
6. I do not recommend sleeping on the side with the piercing to prevent swelling and discomfort.
7. Be cautious not to let dissolved hairs get into the piercing during the day. Before sleeping, I recommend tying your hair back.
8. Be careful when putting on and taking off clothing, accessories, and masks.
9. It's extremely important not to touch the piercing, clean it, or scratch the ear with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
10. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning beds for one month.
TRAGUS
1. I recommend getting a NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally after any contact with water and after sports. After the first month has passed, it's sufficient to treat the piercing once a day.
3. When yellow scabs begin to form, which is a sign of healing, do not remove them. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products carefully, as they can cause irritation.
4. Do not move, twist, remove, or change the jewelry before the piercing has healed.
5. Do not use headphones on the side where you have the Tragus piercing for 1-2 months. Headphones press on the piercing and cannot be properly disinfected, so there is a high risk of infection! Large headphones over the Tragus are not an alternative!
6. I do not recommend sleeping on the side where you have the piercing to prevent swelling and discomfort.
7. Be careful not to let loose hair get into the piercing during the day. I recommend tying your hair back before sleeping.
8. Be cautious when putting on or taking off clothes, accessories, and masks.
9. It is very important not to touch the piercing, clean, or scratch the ear with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
10. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning salons for one month.
DAITH
1. I recommend getting a NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally every time after contact with water and after sports. After the first month has passed, it's enough to treat the piercing once a day.
3. When yellow scabs start to form, which is a sign of healing, do not remove them. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products carefully, as they can cause irritation.
4. Absolutely avoid moving, twisting, removing, or changing the jewelry before the piercing has fully healed.
5. Do not use headphones on the side where you have the Daith piercing for 1-2 months. Headphones press against the piercing and cannot be properly disinfected, hence there is a significant risk of infection! An alternative option is to use over-the-ear headphones.
6. I do not recommend sleeping on the side where you have the piercing to prevent swelling and discomfort.
7. It is extremely important not to touch the piercing, not to clean it, and not to scratch the ear with your fingers. For these purposes, use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution.
8. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning salons for a duration of one month.
INDUSTRIAL
1. I recommend getting a NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally after each contact with water and after sports. After the first month has passed, treating the piercing once a day is sufficient.
3. When yellow scabs start to form, indicating the healing process, do not remove them. Soak them in warm water for around 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products cautiously, as they might cause irritation.
4. Do not move, twist, remove, or change the jewelry until the piercing has healed.
5. Do not use over-the-head headphones on the side where you have an Industrial piercing for 1-2 months.
6. I do not recommend sleeping on the side where you have the piercing to prevent swelling and discomfort.
7. Be mindful to keep dissolved hair away from the piercing during the day. Before sleeping, it's advised to tie your hair back.
8. Exercise caution when putting on or taking off clothes, accessories, and masks.
9. It's very important not to touch the piercing, not to clean it, and not to scratch the ear with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
10. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning salons for a duration of one month.
ROOK
1. I recommend to use NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally every time after contact with water and after engaging in sports. After the first month has passed, it is sufficient to treat the piercing once a day.
3. When yellow scabs begin to form, which is a sign of healing, do not remove them. Soak them in warm water for around 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products cautiously, as they might cause irritation.
4. Avoid moving the jewelry, twisting it, taking it out, or changing it before the piercing has fully healed.
5. Do not use large over-the-head headphones on the side where you have a Rook piercing for 1-2 months.
6. I do not recommend sleeping on the side where you have the piercing to prevent swelling and discomfort.
7. Be attentive to prevent dissolved hair from getting into the piercing during the day. Before sleeping, I recommend tying your hair back.
8. Exercise caution when putting on or taking off clothing, accessories, and masks.
9. It is very important not to touch the piercing, not to clean it, and not to scratch the ear with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
10. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning salons for a duration of one month.
LOBE
1. I recommend to use NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally each time after contact with water and after sports. After the first month has passed, treating the piercing once a day is enough.
3. Once yellow scabs start forming, which is a sign of healing, do not pick them off. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products carefully as they might cause irritation.
4. Avoid moving the jewelry, twisting it, taking it out, or changing it before the piercing heals.
5. Do not use large headphones over the head on the side where you have the piercing for 1-2 months.
6. I do not recommend sleeping on the side where you have the piercing to prevent swelling and discomfort.
7. Be cautious to prevent loose hair from getting into the piercing during the day. Before sleeping, it's advisable to tie your hair.
8. Be careful when putting on and taking off clothing, accessories, and masks.
9. It is very important not to touch the piercing, not to clean it, and not to scratch the ear with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
10. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning salons for a period of one month.
CONCH
1. I recommend to use NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally every time after contact with water and after engaging in sports. After the first month has passed, it's sufficient to treat the piercing once a day.
3. When yellow scabs begin to form, which is a sign of healing, do not pick them off. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products carefully, as they may cause irritation.
4. Do not move, twist, remove, or change the jewelry before the piercing has healed.
5. Do not use headphones on the side where you have a Conch piercing for 1-2 months. Headphones press against the piercing and cannot be thoroughly disinfected, hence there's a significant risk of infection! Even large headphones over the head are not a good alternative.
6. I do not recommend sleeping on the side where you have the piercing to prevent swelling and discomfort.
7. Be cautious to prevent dissolved hair from getting into the piercing during the day. Before sleeping, it's advisable to tie your hair.
8. Exercise caution when putting on and taking off clothing, accessories, and masks.
9. It's very important not to touch the piercing, not to clean it, and not to scratch the ear with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
10. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning salons for a period of one month.
Facial piercing aftercare
The first check-up and downsizing of the piercing should take place after a month. I do not recommend changing the initially applied jewelry until it’s completely healed. In case of any issues or questions, feel free to contact me. The average healing time is 3 to 5 months.
NOSTRIL
1. I recommend getting a NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally every time after contact with water and after engaging in sports. After the first month has passed, treating the piercing once a day is sufficient.
3. When yellow scabs begin to form, which is a sign of healing, do not pick them off. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products carefully, as they might cause irritation.
4. Absolutely avoid moving the jewelry, twisting it, taking it out, or changing it before the piercing has fully healed.
5. I do not recommend sleeping on the side where you have the Nostril piercing to prevent swelling and discomfort.
6. Be cautious when putting on and taking off clothing, glasses, and masks.
7. It is very important not to touch the piercing, not to clean it, and not to scratch the nose with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
8. I recommend blowing your nose gently. If you have a cold, use a saline solution.
9. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning salons for a period of one month.
LIPS
1. I recommend to use NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally every time after contact with water and after engaging in sports. After the first month has passed, treating the piercing once a day is sufficient.
3. When yellow scabs begin to form, which is a sign of healing, do not pick them off. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products carefully, as they might cause irritation.
4. Absolutely avoid moving the jewelry, twisting it, taking it out, or changing it before the piercing has fully healed.
5. Be cautious while cleaning your teeth and during meals. Avoid biting into fruit; instead, always cut it into small pieces.
6. It is very important not to touch the piercing, not to clean it, and not to scratch it with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
7. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning salons for a period of one month.
BRIDGE
1. I recommend to use NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally every time after contact with water and after engaging in sports. After the first month has passed, treating the piercing once a day is sufficient.
3. When yellow scabs begin to form, which is a sign of healing, do not pick them off. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products carefully, as they might cause irritation.
4. Absolutely avoid moving the jewelry, twisting it, taking it out, or changing it before the piercing has fully healed.
5. I do not recommend sleeping on your face to prevent swelling and discomfort.
6. In case of any trauma, promptly contact the piercer to prevent any complications.
7. Be careful when putting on and taking off clothing, accessories, and masks.
8. Wash yourself carefully and use clean towels, preferably paper towels.
9. It is very important not to touch the piercing, not to clean it, and not to scratch it with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
10. We do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning salons for a period of one month.
TONGUE
1. I recommend buying an alcohol-free mouthwash – Oralflux Chlorhexidine or Lakalut.
2. Rinse your oral cavity five times a day and after meals.
3. I recommend avoiding oral sex for a period of 2 weeks.
4. To reduce swelling, I recommend icing the piercing (using ice cream/ice).
5. I do not recommend changing the primary jewelry until the healing period is over.
6. The average healing time is from 1 to 2 months.
SEPTUM
1. I recommend getting the special skin solution Octenisept, which I personally prefer. An alternative is a saline solution.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally every time after contact with water and after engaging in sports. After the first month has passed, treating the piercing once a day is sufficient.
3. Absolutely avoid moving the jewelry, twisting it, taking it out, or changing it before the piercing has fully healed.
4. Be cautious when putting on and taking off clothing, and masks.
5. It is very important not to touch the piercing, not to clean it, and not to scratch the nose with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
6. I recommend blowing your nose gently. If you have a cold, use a saline solution.
7. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning salons for a period of one month.
CHEEKS
1. I recommend getting the special skin solution Octenisept, to which I personally give preference, and an alcohol-free mouthwash - Oralflux Chlorhexidine or Lakalut. An alternative is a saline solution.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally every time after contact with water and after engaging in sports. Rinse your oral cavity twice a day and after meals. After the first month has passed, treating the piercing once a day is sufficient.
3. When yellow scabs begin to form, which is a sign of healing, do not pick them off. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products carefully, as they might cause irritation.
4. Absolutely avoid moving the jewelry, twisting it, taking it out, or changing it before the piercing has fully healed.
5. I do not recommend sleeping on your face to prevent swelling and discomfort.
6. Wash yourself carefully and use clean towels, preferably paper towels.
7. Be cautious when putting on and taking off clothing, accessories, and masks.
8. It is very important not to touch the piercing, not to clean it, and not to scratch it with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
9. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning salons for a period of one month.
BROW
1. I recommend getting a special skin solution Octenisept, which I personally prefer. An alternative is a saline solution.
2. For the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally every time after contact with water and after sports. After the first month has passed, treating the piercing once a day is sufficient.
3. When yellow scabs start to form, which is a sign of healing, do not pick them off. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products carefully, as they may cause irritation.
4. Do not move, twist, remove, or change the jewelry before the piercing has healed.
5. I do not recommend sleeping on your face to prevent swelling and discomfort.
6. Wash yourself carefully and use clean towels, preferably paper ones.
7. In case of any trauma, promptly contact the piercer to prevent complications.
8. Be cautious when putting on and taking off clothing and accessories.
9. It is very important not to touch the piercing, not to clean it, and not to scratch your face with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
10. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning salons for a period of one month.
SMILE
1. I recommend buying an alcohol-free mouthwash – Oralflux Chlorhexidine or Lakalut.
2. Rinse your oral cavity five times a day and after meals.
3. I suggest avoiding oral sex for a period of 2 weeks.
4. To reduce swelling, I recommend applying ice to the piercing (ice cream/ice).
5. I do not recommend changing the primary jewelry until the healing period is over.
6. The average healing time is from 1 to 2 months.
Body piercing afrercare
The first check-up and downsizing of the piercing should take place after a month. I do not recommend changing the initially applied jewelry for your own until it’s completely healed. In case any issues or questions arise, feel free to contact me. The average healing time is 3 to 6 months.
NIPPLES
1. I recommend getting adhesive bandages and NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. For the first 7-14 days, treat the piercing with the skin solution twice a day, additionally after any contact with water and after sports activities. Use adhesive bandages before sleeping and before engaging in sports. After two weeks, you can skip the adhesive bandages and continue using only the skin solution for at least one more month.
3. When yellow scabs start forming, which is a sign of healing, do not remove them. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products with caution, as they can cause irritation.
4. Avoid moving, twisting, taking out, or changing the jewelry until the piercing is fully healed.
5. If you have a pet or children under 3 years old, be cautious with the piercing when interacting with them. Inform your partner about your fresh piercing to prevent accidental trauma.
6. Be careful when putting on and taking off clothing. During showers, avoid using a loofah around the piercing.
7. I recommend avoiding tight clothing and lace bras until the piercing is fully healed.
8. Do not sleep on your stomach to prevent swelling and discomfort.
9. In case of an accident leading to trauma to the piercing, promptly contact your piercer for consultation.
10. We do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning beds for one month.
NAVEL
1. I recommend getting a special skin solution called NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. For the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally after any contact with water and after sports activities. After the first month, it's sufficient to treat the piercing once a day.
3. When yellow scabs start forming, which is a sign of healing, do not remove them. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products with caution, as they can cause irritation.
4. Avoid moving, twisting, taking out, or changing the jewelry until the piercing is fully healed.
5. It's very important not to touch the piercing, not to clean it, and not to scratch it with your fingers. Use clean cotton swabs soaked in the skin solution for these purposes.
6. I do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning beds for one month.
FEMALE'S GENITAL
1. I recommend getting adhesive bandages and a NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing with the skin solution twice a day, additionally after any contact with water and after sports activities.
3. When yellow scabs start forming, which is a sign of healing, do not remove them. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products with caution, as they can cause irritation.
4. Do not move, twist, take out, or change the jewelry before the piercing is fully healed.
5. Inform your partner about having a fresh piercing to prevent any trauma. I recommend abstaining from sexual activity for the first two weeks or using condoms.
6. Be careful when putting on and taking off clothes, and avoid using a loofah around the piercing area while showering.
7. I recommend not wearing synthetic/lace underwear until the piercing is fully healed.
8. In case of an accident that causes trauma to the piercing, promptly consult the piercer.
9. I advise against visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning beds for one month.
MICRODERMAL
1. I recommend getting adhesive bandages and a special skin solution called NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first week, treat the piercing and change the bandage twice a day, additionally after any contact with water and after sports activities. After the first week, you can skip the bandages and continue using only the skin solution for one month.
3. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products with caution, as they can cause irritation.
4. Under no circumstances should you move the jewelry.
5. If you have a pet or children under 3 years old, be cautious with the piercing when in contact with your pet or child.
6. Be careful when putting on and taking off clothes, accessories, and masks, and avoid using a loofah around the piercing area while showering.
7. You can undergo magnetic resonance imaging with a microdermal, as long as you have a titanium anchor and attachment.
8. In case of an accident that causes trauma to the piercing, promptly consult the piercer.
9. I advise against visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning beds for one month.
10. Schedule your first check-up and cleaning after a month. After that, cleaning will be necessary every three months.
SURFACE
1. I recommend getting a special skin solution called NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing twice a day, additionally after any contact with water and after sports activities.
3. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products with caution, as they can cause irritation.
4. Under no circumstances should you move the jewelry.
5. If you have a pet or children under 3 years old, be cautious with the piercing when in contact with your pet or child.
6. Be careful when putting on and taking off clothes, accessories, and masks, and avoid using a loofah around the piercing area while showering.
7. You can undergo magnetic resonance imaging with the piercing; I guarantee that you have a titanium piece of jewelry.
8. In case of an accident that causes trauma to the piercing, promptly consult the piercer.
9. I advise against visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning beds for one month.
MALE'S GENITAL
1. I recommend getting adhesive bandages and a special skin solution called NeilMed sterile saline solution for piercing aftercare, which I personally prefer.
2. During the first month, treat the piercing with the skin solution twice a day, additionally after any contact with water and after sports activities.
3. When yellow scabs start forming, which is a sign of healing, do not remove them. Soak them in warm water for about 5-10 minutes and gently remove them with a cotton swab. Use shampoo and other cosmetic products with caution, as they can cause irritation.
4. Under no circumstances should you move the jewelry.
5. Inform your partner that you have a fresh piercing to prevent any trauma. I recommend refraining from sexual activity for the first two weeks.
6. Be careful when putting on and taking off clothes, and avoid using a loofah around the piercing area while showering.
7. I recommend not wearing synthetic underwear until the piercing is completely healed.
8. If an accident occurs and the piercing is traumatized, promptly contact the piercer for consultation.
9. We do not recommend visiting rivers, pools, saunas, and tanning beds for a duration of one month.