In order to successfully heal a piercing, everything must be done correctly. The key components are: jewelry quality, piercing placement (anatomy), jewelry size, and following proper aftercare instructions. 

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Fresh piercings should not be submerged in any body of water for at least 8 weeks. Be mindful of this with water activities and when considering hair care. 

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Piercings take a considerable amount of time to heal. Aftercare is everything. Stick to your aftercare routine and BE CONSISTENT! 

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If you ever grow concerned about your piercing, please notify us and we will begin troubleshooting with you immediately. We absolutely do NOT following internet advice or asking a friend. 

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A piercing heals from the outside first, and then has a much slower process of healing inside. The reason for this is because not only are we healing a puncture wound, we are also trying to get our body to accept a new foreign object. During your piercing experience, your piercer is gently and accurately creating a space for your jewelry to rest using a sterile, single-use needle. Once your jewelry is inserted, the tissue around it hugs it, giving the wound structure and stability. This tube-shaped wound is called a fistula. The fistula then hardens and becomes a tube-shaped scab. Anytime your piercing is bumped, rotated, or moved in any way, the scab inside is disturbed. The more you move and touch your new piercing, the more "angry" it will become. It will ooze fluid especially in the beginning and as your body continues to heal. Avoid unneccesary touching, so germs aren't introduced, which can cause infection. Moving and twisting your jewelry will only increase swelling and healing time. Soon, your body will realize there is now a foreign object in you. Naturally, assuming everything else is done correctly, your body's only concern is to get this foreign object out of there! We don't want to keep reminding our body of this foreign object by touching it constantly. If we just leave our piercings alone, and keep them as dry as possible, the piercing will retain its structure and stability, thus allowing it to heal safely and smoothly. The healing process is long. In some cases, it can take up to a year to heal completely, inside and out. We generally recommend waiting 3-6 months for jewelry exchanges. We know this is a lot of info. and it can be a little overwhelming, but its very important to understand that body piercings are a lot of responsibility and will require your love and care. We are here to help and support you every step of the way!

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Our aftercare instructions are designed to eliminate cross-contamination. Infections don't just happen, bacteria must be introduced. Following proper aftercare will ensure the smoothest healing period for your new piercing.  

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WHAT TO EXPECT

-Redness, itching, swelling, secretions, tenderness, and a little bleeding are all NORMAL for a newly acquired body piercing. The fluids your body secretes should be white, clear, or pale in color. These secretions are NOT puss. These are fluids that your body produces to create a scab and start the healing process. Sometimes, a build-up of sweat and oils will accumulate.

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WHAT TO AVOID

-Do not pick, scratch, twist, or move your new piercing/jewelry. Doing so will result in longer healing, infection, and scarring.

-Try not to sleep on or hold a phone to your new piercing.

-Irritation bumps can happen if irritation/stress is introduced to the area or to your general immune system either directly or indirectly. These are common and DO go away. The bump goes away once the irritation goes away. The best way to avoid this is AVOID TOUCHING IT!

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WHAT IS NOT NORMAL

-Extreme pain weeks or months after the piercing was done

-Severe itching

-Bodily fluid that is: green, brown, yellow, thick, sticky

-Swelling after a substantial amount of time has passed since being pierced

-Swelling that causes the jewelry to be absorbed into the skin

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WHAT TO DO 

Using saline spray, GENTLY clean all around your new piercing 3X/day on all sides. Saline spray will flush off build-up. Make sure the general area is clean. This means practicing good hygiene, cleaning ear wax, excessive  build-up, and drying thoroughly after showering.

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ORAL PIERCINGS

-For cleaning, we recommend a mild, alcohol free mouthwash. Make sure to use a new toothbrush after getting your piercing.

-For the first month, rinse anytime you eat. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Try to consume mostly water, and lots of it! 

-Rinse the outside of the piercing with saline solution 3X/day for the first month.

-Swelling is normal and may persist for several weeks. During this time, we recommend eating soft foods and sleeping with your head elevated. To reduce swelling, drink plenty of water and take an Ibruprofen (anti-inflammatory)

-Do not play with your piercing.

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WHAT TO REMEMBER

Its important not to confuse an irritation with an infection. If anything seem abnormal in the slightest way, contact us. IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE AN INFECTION, DO NOT SEEK INTERNET ADVICE FOR TREATMENT. Notify us to begin troubleshooting. Consult your doctor if necessary.

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Medications we take including contraceptives, acne medications, as well as changes in your immune system, illness, allergies, emotional stress, smoking, even your outside environment (heat, humidity, etc) can put stress on a new piercing. Make sure you're healthy and be diligent about following thru with proper aftercare to ensure your piercing heals beautifully.