We strongly urge you to use the aftercare that your tattoo artist or piercer suggests you use as aftercare suggestions vary from practitioner to practitioner. While there are many different opinions on what to do and when, you should follow the instructions of whoever you went to for your tattoo or piercing. If they didn't give you any aftercare instructions, you should call them and find out what they suggest. We provide all of our clients with both spoken and written aftercare instructions when the procedure is complete. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ASK FRIENDS, FAMILY, STRANGERS, OR OTHER PEOPLE NOT INVOLVED IN THE TATTOO OR PIERCING PROFESSION ON HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR TATTOO OR PIERCING AS THEY ARE NOT TRAINED OR DID NOT STUDY THE BEST TECHNIQUES FOR YOU TO DO. It is now YOUR responsibility to make sure that you are taking good care of your tattoo or piercing and that responsibility includes asking your artist or piercer questions if you are not sure about something. If someone does not provide specific aftercare instructions for a tattoo or piercing, you may want to reconsider getting a tattoo or piercing from them!
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Piercings heal from the outside going in, so when a
piercing appears to be healed, in many cases, it is nowhere near done
healing, and sticking to the aftercare provided by the piercer is an
absolute must. If you notice anything happening that you are unsure
of or just want a professional opinion, please contact your piercer
within 2-3 DAYS from first noticing anything...do not allow it to
progress any further, as it might involve a doctor visit/losing the
piercing. Do NOT, under any circumstance, remove jewelry without
consulting with our piercer first. Do NOT listen to your friends,
family, or any other unqualified people when it comes to a piercing
question. NEVER USE ALCOHOL,
NEOSPORIN/BACITRACIN, BACTINE, OINTMENTS, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, PIERCED
EAR ANTISEPTIC, OR ANY OTHER HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES NOT SUGGESTED BY THE
PIERCER. ONLY USE WHAT THE PIERCER SUGGESTS YOU USE!!!
For detailed aftercare instructions, please visit:
TOP THREE MISTAKES YOU NEED TO CORRECT IF YOU'RE HAVING ISSUES WITH YOUR PIERCING:
#1 Provon OR Satin should be the only soap you are using on your
piercing. NO DIAL. NO SOFTSOAP. NONE OF YOUR REGULAR SOAP. This should
be AFTER you take a shower: Soak a q-tip with purified water
(distilled/bottled/PUR bacterial filter), small dab of soap on it,
gently work it underneath each end of the piercing, up against the
skin. Soak up a few cotton balls, and GENTLY rinse the area until it
stops sudsing up. Only a small amount is necessary, these 4oz bottles
should be lasting you 4-5 piercings for the entire aftercare period
(3-6 months, or 6-9 months depending on the piercing). If you have an
oral piercing, BIOTENE, Regular ACT, or Tom's All-Natural mouth rinses
are what you should be using for the inside. NOTHING WITH ALCOHOL.
#2 MILD Sea Salt Soaks are supposed to be frequent. This means 3-6
times a day MINIMUM. Ideally, every 2 hours as needed. If you see clear
to light-yellow crust, soak for 15-45 seconds and GENTLY wipe away any
material that's left. By MILD, I mean they shouldn't sting or burn (3
pinches of salt to 2 inches of purified water in a dixie cup). I more
of a fan of soaking a "fluffed" cotton ball, soaking up your sea salt
solution, and gently placing it over your piercing instead of trying to
upend a cup and submerge your piercing.
#3 Snagging/submerging/hitting/playing-with the piercing. That's right,
the more you mess with it during the first 2-3 months, the more it's
going to be irritated and possibly migrate (reject). Wash your hands
before you touch the piercing or ANYTHING you soak/cleanse it with, and
you should only be touching it when you're cleaning it. NO submerging
in the Ocean, Ponds, Lakes, Pools, Saunas, Hot Tubs, or Bath tubs.
BEFORE YOU EMAIL ABOUT PIERCING
ISSUES, PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THIS FORMAT INTO YOUR MESSAGE AND PROVIDE
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
If an oral piercing, what brand of rinse are you using:
Do you consume alcoholic beverages (if yes, how often?):
Do you notice any localized redness, inflammation, swelling, or discharge:
Have you traumatized the piercing (hit, caught, torn):
Any other information you feel I should know:
If the situation worsens, come in to see me IMMEDIATELY, there's only
so much I can do online. If you can't get in to see me, see your
healthcare professional IMMEDIATELY.
