FACIAL & TORSO PIERCING AFTERCARE
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🔥 Aftercare Instructions
Following proper aftercare is essential to ensure your piercing heals correctly.
Cleaning
- Always wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap and water before touching your piercing.
- Apply a small amount of antibacterial soap (such as Provon or Dial) to your fingertips and lather, then apply generously to the piercing area.
- Do not rotate or twist the jewelry, as this can cause irritation.
- Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry using a clean paper towel. Avoid cloth towels, as they can hold bacteria.
- Repeat this process twice daily for 6–8 weeks.
Sea Salt / Saline Solution
Sea salt soaks or saline solution are important for proper healing. They help reduce redness and swelling while flushing out buildup from the piercing.
- Mix ¼ teaspoon of sea salt with 8 oz of warm water.
- Once dissolved, gently apply or pour the solution over the piercing.
- You may also use a sterile saline wound wash up to twice daily—spray directly onto the piercing and allow it to air dry.
- Pat dry with a clean paper towel if needed.
Helpful Tips
- Do not pick or remove any buildup around the jewelry. Rinse it away with warm water—picking can cause irritation or infection.
- Avoid soaking in pools, hot tubs, lakes, rivers, or oceans during healing. Showering is fine.
- Do not change your jewelry before the recommended healing time. This can lead to irritation or embedding.
- Avoid using hydrogen peroxide, ointments, creams, rubbing alcohol, or any products not specifically recommended.
- Check that your jewelry is secure by gently tightening the ends as needed.
- Allow your piercing to breathe—avoid covering it with makeup, lotions, or bandages for extended periods.
- For navel piercings, avoid wearing dangling jewelry for long periods and never wear them to sleep, as they can catch and cause injury.
- 99% of your friends don’t know what they’re talking about—when in doubt, follow professional aftercare advice.