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A few hours after the piercing, it is important to maintain constant hygiene of the pierced area and the piercing itself for several days or weeks, depending on the location and the individual’s physiology.We highly recommend using a sterile saline solution labeled for use as a wound wash. The ingredients of the saline solution should include 0.09% sodium chloride as the only ingredient (sometimes purified water will also be listed). It is important to avoid additives such as moisturizers and antibacterial agents, as well as products that sound similar, such as contact lens saline solution, nasal spray, or eye drops.You can find a suitable product at any pharmacy.The cleaning process may need to continue for several days after the piercing until the wound is completely healed, so we recommend not neglecting care until you are certain of proper healing.
1. Wash your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason. The first 3 days use aqueous chlorexidine to wash hands and piercing area.
2. Spray with sterile saline wound wash while healing. Moving or rotating jewelry is not necessary during cleaning/rinsing and may actually irritate the piercing.
3. Dry with clean, disposable products like gauze or cotton swabs, gently removing any crusty debris or build up. Avoid using cloth towels.
Remember that every person and every body is different, so the healing process may take more or less time. The most important thing is to use common sense and check the piercing several times a day to observe its progress and appearance
Initially: some bleeding, localized swelling, tenderness, or bruising.During healing: some discoloration, itching, secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid that will form some crust on the jewelry. The tissue may tighten around the jewelry as it heals.A piercing may seem healed before the healing process is actually complete. This is because this type of wound will heal from the outside to the inside. Although it may feel fine on the outside, the interior could still be fragile. Be patient, and keep the piercing clean throughout the entire healing period.Once healed: the jewelry may not move freely in the piercing; do not force it. Cleaning your piercings as part of your normal hygiene routine can help them stay clean and avoid having normal, possibly smelly, secretions accumulate.TIP: Piercings, even healed ones, can shrink or close in minutes, even after having been there for years! This varies from person to person; if you like your piercing, keep jewelry in—do not leave it empty.
What to do
Wash your hands prior to touching the piercing; leave the piercing alone except when cleaning.
During healing, do not twist, spin, or rotate your jewelry.
Exercise and sweating during healing is fine. Avoid activities that could jostle or aggravate the piercing. Keep the piercing protected from bacteria present on gym equipment or exercise mats.
Make sure your bedding is washed and changed regularly. Wear clean, comfortable, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while you are sleeping.
Showers tend to be safer than taking baths, as bathtubs can harbor bacteria. If you bathe in a tub, clean it well before each use and rinse off your piercing when you get out..
What to avoid
Avoid cleaning with alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, antibacterial soaps, iodine, or any harsh products.
Avoid over-cleaning.
Avoid undue trauma such as friction and pressure from clothing, excessive motion of the area, playing with the jewelry, and vigorous cleaning.
Avoid all oral contact, rough play, and contact with others’ bodily fluids on or near your piercing during healing.
Avoiding things like excessive stress, drug use, excessive caffeine, nicotine and alcohol are suggested as they can prolong the healing process.
Avoid submerging the piercing in bodies of water such as lakes, pools, oceans, hot tubs, etc.
Avoid all beauty and personal care products on or around the piercing including cosmetics, lotions, and sprays, etc.
Don’t hang charms or any object from your jewelry.
At ONAS, we care about ensuring our clients have a memorable experience from the moment they walk through the door. Therefore, we will be happy to address your questions about the process and dispel all the taboos surrounding this art.
