1. Cleaning:

   • Frequency: Clean your piercing twice a day.

   • Solution: Use a saline solution or a piercing aftercare spray.

   • Method:

     • Wash your hands thoroughly before touching your piercing.

     • Soak a clean cotton swab or gauze pad in the saline solution.

     • Gently clean around the front and back of the piercing.

     • Pat the area dry with a clean, disposable paper towel.

   • Avoid: Using alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or other harsh chemicals, they may dehydrate your piercing site and prolong healing.

2. Handling:

   • Do not touch your piercing or jewelry unless you are cleaning it.

   • Avoid twisting, turning, or rotating the jewelry. This can cause irritation and infection.

   • Be cautious of clothing and accessories that might snag on the piercing.

   • For Nipple Piercings:

     • Wear clean, breathable clothing and avoid tight bras or tops.

     • For additional comfort, consider using a clean, non-stick pad over the piercing during the initial healing period.

   • For Navel Piercings:

     • Avoid tight waistbands and high-waisted clothing that might irritate the piercing.

     • Be cautious when exercising to avoid excessive movement and irritation.

3. Activities:

   • Avoid: Submerging the piercing in pools, hot tubs, lakes, or oceans during the healing period.

   • Be Careful: With tight or restrictive clothing that may rub against the piercing.

   • Sleep: Try to avoid sleeping on your stomach for navel piercings or chest for nipple piercings.

4. Jewelry:

   • Do not remove the initial jewelry until the piercing is fully healed.

   • When changing jewelry, always ensure your hands and new jewelry are clean.

   • Choose high-quality materials like surgical steel, titanium, or gold.

5. Signs of Infection:

   • Redness, swelling, or warmth around the piercing site.

   • Yellow or green discharge with an odor.

   • Increased pain or tenderness.

   • Fever or chills.

   If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional within 24 hours.

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Some swelling and pain is normal for a new piercing. A cold compress and regular ibuprofen can help the discomfort. If you're not sure what is normal or what is abnormal for your new piercing, please consult a physician.

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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us, we're happy to help. If you have any concerns with a piercing (new or old, ours or not) please reach out. We're happy to help!