Piercing Aftercare Guide
Congratulations on Your New Piercing!
You’ve just received a professional body piercing at Piercing Vegas, where we prioritize the highest standards of cleanliness, sterile instruments, and single-use needles. Now, it’s up to you to follow proper aftercare to ensure a smooth and healthy healing process. Here’s everything you need to know to care for your new piercing.
How to Care for Your Piercing
#1 General Cleaning Instructions
- Wash Your Hands: Always wash your hands thoroughly before touching or cleaning your piercing.
- Saline Rinse: Use a packaged sterile saline solution without additives to gently rinse the piercing as needed. For some piercings, applying saline with clean gauze may be more convenient.
- Rinse: Carefully rinse the area to remove any leftover cleaning solution. Avoid moving or rotating the jewelry during this process.
- Dry: Pat the area dry with disposable paper products. Avoid cloth towels, as they can carry bacteria and snag on jewelry.
What’s Normal During Healing?
- Initially: You may experience some bleeding, swelling, tenderness, and/or bruising.
- Throughout Healing: Expect mild discoloration, itching, and secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid (not pus) that may crust on the jewelry.
- Once Healed: The jewelry may feel tight and not move freely; don’t force it. Maintain a regular cleaning routine to prevent bodily secretions from accumulating.
- Remember: Piercings may appear healed on the outside before they’re fully healed internally. Be patient and continue with your aftercare routine.
Tip: Even well-established piercings can shrink or close if left empty, so keep your jewelry in if you’d like to maintain the piercing!
Avoid These During Healing
- Harsh Cleaning Products: Avoid using alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and antibacterial soaps like Dial®, as well as ointments that restrict air circulation.
- Products with BZK: Steer clear of Bactine® and similar products that contain Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK), as they can irritate the piercing.
- Over-Cleaning: Excessive cleaning can delay healing and cause irritation.
- Physical Trauma: Avoid friction from clothing, vigorous cleaning, and playing with the jewelry, as these can lead to scarring and prolonged healing.
- Unhygienic Water: Don’t submerge your piercing in pools, lakes, or hot tubs. If needed, cover it with a waterproof wound-sealant bandage like 3M™ Nexcare™ Clean Seals.
- Beauty Products: Avoid cosmetics, lotions, and sprays near the piercing site.
- Hanging Objects: Don’t attach charms or objects to the jewelry until fully healed.
Additional Aftercare for Oral Piercings
- Mouthwash: Use an alcohol-free mouthwash several times a day to keep the area clean.
- Avoid Alcohol: Drinking alcohol can delay healing and increase the chance of irritation.
- Check Jewelry Tightness: Regularly check the beads on your jewelry with clean hands to ensure they remain tight.
- Reduce Swelling: Apply cold soaks to minimize swelling during the first week.
- Eat Carefully: Be mindful while eating—if it hurts, take it slow or choose softer foods.
Need Assistance?
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to call us at 702-749-3154 or stop by the studio. We’re here to help make your healing journey as smooth as possible.
With proper care, your piercing will heal beautifully, allowing you to enjoy it to the fullest. Remember, your aftercare journey is as important as the piercing process itself—let’s keep it clean, safe, and stylish!
