How to look after your new piercing
Here are some aftercare instructions. Contact ‘Matt Clarke Piercing’ or the studio if you have questions or concerns about your new piercing.
We only advise using sterile saline solution to clean your piercings.
You can purchase ‘Neilmed Piercing Aftercare’ at the studio and be sure to ask any questions.
Healing
Week 1 – Fresh. Swelling, redness and bleeding is totally normal. Try ice packs if you’re experiencing a lot of swelling.
Week 2-4 – Healing. Yellow ‘crusties’ form, don’t pick em and no touchy!
Week 5 – Matured. Redness should be nearly gone. Keep cleaning the piercing.
Week 8-12 – Downsize time! Come say hi, we may need to change your jewellery!
FACIAL & EAR PIERCINGS
– Spray up to 4x daily with STERILE saline. There is no need to rinse off spray.
– You can also rinse 2x a day with saline solution (preferably sterile).
– Do not turn/twist jewellery and DON’T pick at your damn crusties.
– Avoid chlorinated pools or spas.
– Be sure NOT to sleep on piercing!
TORSO PIERCINGS
– Follow FACIAL aftercare.
– Female nipples should be protected with fresh nursing pads for the first 2 months.
– No bodily fluids on healing wounds.
– Piercing can take up to 6 months to settle.
ORAL PIERCINGS
– Use alcohol-free mouth rinse twice daily after eating. Don’t over do it!
– Cold drinks are great during healing.
– Swelling is normal for 2 weeks.
– Eat soft /blended food while healing.
– Do NOT play with jewellery at all.
– Downsize jewellery in 4-6 weeks.
– Rinse with cold water after every meal.
– Stay hydrated! Drink lots of water.
TROUBLES
– Sleeping on, or bumping piercing will slow healing and cause lumpy and bumps to form.
– Hot compress soaks can reduce bumps and increases blood flow.
– Low karat/quality gold or sterling silver.
– Oral piercings that are constantly played with will rip and cause white, bumpy scar tissue. Saline rinses and Aspro Clear can help to get rid of the yucky bumps.
– Using alcohol wipes, Dettol, Betadine, Listerine or any harsh products will harm your piercing. Don’t use em! Keep it simple!
Contact
Our piercer Matt is always happy to help with any issues that may occur during the healing process of your piercing.
If you are experiencing any issues, please contact Matt on the following;
Mattclarkepiercing@gmail.com
@Mattclarkepiercing
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