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PIERCING AFTERCARE
Now you have been pierced it’s very important you follow the instructions given below.
Hands are always covered in bacteria; do not touch your new piercing with your hands until you have washed them in antibacterial soap.
All piercings weep until fully healed, this is normal and should not be confused with an infection.
The weeping causes a dry crust which must be soaked off before you commence with your cleaning procedure.
Infections are rare but if you do think you have a problem please consult us immediately at the studio or by phone
(REMEMBER KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF IT)
EYE BROW, NOSTRIL, EAR
Clean the piercing and jewellery 2 – 3 times a day with Benzalkonium chloride.
This should be applied with a clean cotton bud, and dried thoroughly with a cotton bud afterwards.
Piercing may also be bathed in cooled pre-boiled salt water solution this can help heal the piercing quickly
NAVEL, NIPPLE, SURFACE,
Clean at least 2 – 3 times a day, firstly soak any crust formation when in the bath or shower
(avoid bubble bath for the first 3 days) clean with antibacterial spray,
do not wear tight clothing on the pierced area as this can aggravate and prolong the healing process .
Bathe the piercing in cooled pre-boiled salt water solution as often as possible,
three times a day at least this will help heal the piercing quickly and reducing the chance of Infection,
PURE TEA TREE OIL IN PURE GRAPE SEED OIL (available at studio) may then be applied with a cotton bud.
Swimming should be avoided for the first seven days.
TONGUE, LIP, CHEEK PIERCINGS
There is always an amount of swelling after these piercings, ice will contain the swelling.
Rinse with one part of antibacterial mouth wash, two parts water after every meal, drink or cigarette.
Your tongue also contains peptide which is a natural healing agent which will accelerate the healing;
gargling with cooled pre-boiled salt water solution will also assist the healing process.
Avoid items like crisps, nuts etc, you may need to take painkillers during the first week or so,
after the first week you will need to return to us for a shorter bar to be fitted.
Try not to bite the bar or click the back of your teeth with it as this can damage your teeth.
Remember to also keep the exterior of the lip and cheek piercing clean.
Cooled pre-Boiled water solution will help heal the piercing quicker reducing the chance of infection.
PURE TEA TREE OIL IN GRAPE SEED OIL (Available at clinic) may be then applied with a cotton bud.
Avoid oral sex until the piercing has completely healed or use a condom.
NO STRENUOUS EXERCISE OR ALCOHOL FOR 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR PIERCING IS DONE
WITH PROPER CARE INFECTIONS ARE RARE
IF YOU NOTICE ANY INCIDENCE OR COMBINATION
OF SWELLING, REDNESS, YELLOW /GREEN PUSS,
DISCHARGE OR A BURNING SENSATION,
TELEPHONE: NHS DIRECT 0845 4647
FOR CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE
DO NOT REMOVE YOUR PIERCING UNTIL YOU
HAVE TAKEN MEDICAL ADVICE
WE ARE OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, DO NOT
HESITATE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY
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