Aftercare

Piercing Aftercare

Aftercare for your New Body Piercing

General~

DO NOT use hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, oils, or any ointments on your piercing.

DO NOT allow your new piercing to come into any contact with bodily fluids.

DO NOT submerge your new piercing (NO pools, Hot Tubs, Bathtubs, Oceans, Lakes ETC.)

DO NOT touch your new piercing for any reason. This includes spinning or trying to clean out the piercing canal (hole).

DO NOT snag or pull on any piercings ( no matter how old).

Clean new piercing no more than three times a day, no less than twice a day, with a brand new q-tip and saline spray that is specifically for piercings, Use a q-tip with warm water to remove crusty buildup (crusty buildup is normal, it is a plasma build up around the piercing canal (hole).

Facial Piercings- keep makeup off of piercings, wash hands before cleaning piercing.

Oral Piercings- be sure to use crest pro health alcohol free mouthwash to clean oral piercing every time after you eat, drink, or smoke. Do not use any mouthwash containing alcohol. Do not consume dairy or yeast products (including beer or any drinks with dairy or yeast)

Genital piercings- NO sex for two weeks or until comfortable. Follow rules for genital piercings!

Micro Dermal Anchors: wear a round, waterproof, non-medicated Band-Aid for about two weeks only during the day. Clean once a day after showering. Clean around the piercing, DO NOT try to clean underneath it (this will lift your dermal anchor out of your skin). After using a spray bottle to blast the soap off gently pat dry with a clean towel. After drying, re-apply a band-aid.

IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS. PLEASE CALL OR COME BY THE SHOP TO ASK THE PIERCER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE, IF ANY SIGNS OF ALLERGIC REACTION OR INFECTION OCCUR, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN

Tattoo Aftercare

Wash the tattooed area, twice a day (morning and night), using an antibacterial soap with warm water; Dab or blot dry the skin gently.

With clean hands, apply a small amount, creating a thin layer of anti-bacterial ointment 2-3 times a day for 3 to 4 weeks. Any of the following will work: Vitalitree, A&D, or Aquaphor.

Do not swim, soak in a hot tub, or take a bath for two weeks after getting your tattoo. Also, avoid tanning.

Do not scratch your tattoo; It will itch during the healing process. This process can last up to two weeks. A tattoo causes trauma to your body. Depending on the placement, the size, and an individual’s hygiene, and daily activities, healing is different for everyone. Because a tattoo is an open wound they are susceptible to infections, it is best to follow the aftercare instructions listed above to lower your risk of problems during the healing process.

You should expect your new tattoo to be red, irritated, swollen, and possibly bruised. These are normal reactions to the tattoo area. Usually, you can anticipate 1 to 3 days for red or irritated skin to subside. If swelling or bruising occurs, this could last for up to a week, especially if tattooed in a sensitive area such as the feet.

Scabbing is a result of the body’s healing process. For some, your tattoo may have some scabbing. If you experience any scabbing, it is imperative that you do not pick at it. Let the scab fall off naturally. You will also want to make sure that you keep the area clean as well as moisturized, but do not over moisturize, follow the instructions listed above.

During the final stages of the healing process, typically 3 to 10 days you can expect the skin to start to flake and peel. It is imperative that you do not pick or scratch at the area, this could remove ink from the tattoo and damage it. A light slap, preferable over clothed skin, will give you relief when itching occurs.

If during the healing process you experience bubbles forming on the surface, not as common but can occur, stop applying any ointments, the moisture can get trapped and lead to possible scabbing; you want your tattoo to dry out. Make sure to wash the tattoo, pat dry it, and let it dry and peel on its own. Any scabs should fall off on their own, and if no trauma occurred such as scratching, the ink should remain