Your Piercing Has Been Done Correctly!

Now it is up to you! The rate on infection is minimal if the aftercare is followed closely. We have found that most problems/infections occur when:

1.)Handling the piercing without washing your hands first
2.)Being too rough with the piercing too soon
3.)Oral contact with the piercing - either your body fluids or someone else's
4.)Over-cleaning, using too many or inappropriate cleaning agents

*Swimming in rivers and lakes is not suggested due to the bacterial content, which could cause infection. Hot tubs are a breeding ground for infection! Do not enter a hot tub for at least 3 months without the use of a waterproof barrier such as Tegaderm or Dou-dem

How Will I Know if There is an Infection?

Slight redness in the first few days is normal. The secretion of small amounts of white/yellow discharge for up to 3 months is also normal. This is your body expelling dead cells. If you have infection, you will notice the following symptoms:
- Redness
- Swelling or hardness
- Pain or a sensation of heat in the area of the piercing
-Thick, dark yellow or green discharge

What Should I Do if There is an Infection?

Never take out the jewelry to end an infection. This will only make matters worse. This will shut off the only passage for the discharge to escape. Call your piercer or physician immediately.

Healing Times

Ear Lobe 6-8 weeks
Nostril 6-8 weeks
Lip 6-8 weeks
Navel 6-9 months
Tongue 4-6 weeks
Cartilage 8-12 weeks
Septum 4-6 weeks
Nipples 12-16 weeks
Eyebrow 6-8 weeks

How Will I Know if My Piercing is Rejecting?

Remember, all piercings can reject, though some have a higher incidence than others. No pain is associated with rejection. The signs to watch for are:
-Enlargement of the opening of the piercing, along with some redness
-discharge of a clear fluid
-Itching and a rash. This can be caused by the cleaning agents you are using.
-Before panicking, change the cleaning agent and see if there is an improvement

What Do I Do if My Piercing is Rejecting?

Not all bodies will accept the piercing you have selected. There are thiings that can be done, such as trying a different type of metal for the jewelry. There are many other things that can be done to help save the piercing. Should your piercing begin to reject, call the piercer.

How Can I Help My Piercing Heal?

1.)Follow the aftercare sheet provided to you.
2.)Never use Betadine surgical scrub, isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or products such as pHisoderm on your piercing; they slow down the healing process.