GENERAL INFORMATION:

When properly cared for your new piercing should heal in the specified amount of time. Maintaining a good diet and good hygiene is suggested. The use of a multi-vitamin, zinc and vitamin C can accelerate the healing process. Using a salt-water soak on a daily basis has been found to be very beneficial and is highly suggested. It is very important to avoid handling your fresh piercing with unclean hands.

DO NOT over clean your new piercing. You should not allow clothing, makeup, hair and body products, physical activity, oral contact or sleeping to irritate / agitate your fresh piercing. It is a good idea to avoid swimming or soaking a new piercing for the first 7 to 10 days. (Showering is fine.) While infections are infrequent, should one occur, contact a physician as soon as possible. If you are having a problem or are not sure if you may have an infection, contact our staff and we will be ready to assist you.

The jewelry should not be removed from a new piercing prematurely. In many cases if the jewelry is removed for even a short period of time, reinsertion may be difficult or impossible. Most piercings require at least 6 months to heal and toughen up before jewelry can be left out for any length of time. If you must remove a new piercing a retainer should be used to prevent the piercing from closing. Ask your piercer for options.