After The Poke

Always wash your hands before handling your new piercings. Outside of cleaning, do not touch or rotate your healing piercings.

Clean piercings front and back, twice per day, for the first 6 weeks. Use only warm water and sterile saline (NaCl 0.9%) to clean your piercings. If you choose to use a qtip or cotton round during cleaning, be careful not to snag the jewelry or leave behind fibers.

Keep hair, makeup, sweat, and soap off away from your piercings. If contact happens, be sure to rinse the area and clean with saline. Avoid sleeping on your piercing. Using a piercing pillow or travel pillow may help as you adjust your sleeping arrangement.

Wear your starter jewelry until at least your 6 week follow up. After 6 weeks you may change out your jewelry, make sure to only replace with high grade jewelry to avoid irritating the piercing. Keep jewelry in your piercing channel at all times for the first 6 months.

Swelling, soreness, light bruising, and redness are to be expected following the piercing service. Your preferred anti-inflammatory and ice are wonderful for the days following your service. If pain persists, or concerns arise, consult your physician. Everybody heals differently, patience is key when healing new piercings.