PIERCING

AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO PROPERLY CARE FOR A HEALING PIERCING?

WHAT TO USE?
• Isotonic seawater spray or saline solution in ampoules.
• Cotton swabs (preferably Cleanic with a tapered tip) or microbrushes.

HOW?
• Wash your hands thoroughly before cleaning your piercing.
• Soak a cotton swab or microbrush in isotonic seawater or saline solution.
• First, clean the exposed part of the jewelry, then gently move it within the piercing channel and clean the other side.
• Clean your piercing twice a day (morning and evening) for the entire healing period.

DO’S AND DON’TS TO ENSURE PROPER HEALING

• Do not remove your jewelry!If it falls out, visit your piercer as soon as possible.
  • Do not touch or play with your piercing with dirty hands. There is no need to twist or rotate the jewelry.
  • Avoid sleeping on the pierced area – it may prolong healing and cause the piercing channel to shift.
  • Change your bedding after returning home. During healing, change sheets weekly and your pillowcase daily.
  • If you have pets, keep them out of your bed and wash your hands after touching them.
  • Avoid swimming in natural bodies of water (sea, lakes), pools, thermal baths, jacuzzis, and saunas. Also, avoid long baths – showers are best.
  • After showering, dry the piercing with a clean cotton swab. For ear piercings, do not leave wet hair touching the piercing – dry your hair with a blow dryer while shielding the piercing.
  • Avoid alcohol – completely for the first week and in moderation throughout the healing process.
  • On the day of your appointment, avoid coffee and energy drinks.
  • Avoid sudden temperature changes, e.g., do not go from cold air directly into a hot shower.
  • Refrain from any exercise for one week and avoid intense physical activity for two weeks.
  • At the gym, ensure the pierced area does not come into contact with floors, mats, or equipment.
  • Return for a jewelry downsizing at the recommended time. Most piercings require a shorter bar after one month, but your piercer will give you a precise date during your appointment.
  • Maintain a healthy diet, proper hydration, and adequate sleep – the healthier your body, the faster your piercing will heal.

EAR PIERCINGS

• Do not hold your phone against your pierced ear.
  • Avoid over-ear headphonesand, in some cases, in-ear headphones.
  • Wash your hair daily, dry it properly, and avoid directing hot air from a blow dryer onto the piercing.
  • Do not sleep on the pierced ear.

BODY PIERCINGS

• Change your clothes daily,both daywear and sleepwear.
  • Change your bedding weekly, or daily if you sleep naked.
  • Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes that do not press against the piercing.

NIPPLE PIERCINGS

• Avoid wearing bras if possible.If you must, choose smooth, loose-fitting models with a soft lining or a supportive sports bra that is not too tight.
  • Avoid lace bras, as the jewelry may snag and cause tearing.
  • Wear loose, smooth fabrics that do not press on the piercing.
  • If you use spray deodorant, switch to a stick or roll-on to avoid irritation.
  • Do not sleep on your stomach and be cautious of your piercing even when sleeping on your side.
  • Avoid sports and intense physical activity for at least one month, and refrain from chest-engaging exercises throughout the healing period.
  • For the first 3 days, cover the piercing with a bandage, changing it morning and evening.

NAVEL PIERCINGS

• Wear low-rise clothingto prevent waistbands from pressing on the piercing. Avoid belts with large buckles.
  • Do not tense or compress your abdomen.
  • Do not sleep on your stomach.
  • Avoid sports and intense physical activity for at least 2 months, and do not perform abdominal exercises during the entire healing process.
  • For the first 3 days, cover the piercing with a bandage, changing it morning and evening.

FACIAL PIERCINGS

• Use gentle, alcohol-free facial care products.
  • Be careful when washing your face, and always rinse around the piercing as a final step.
  • Avoid applying cosmetics near the piercing, including creams, masks, lip balms, foundation, or powder.
  • For nose piercings, gently wipe your nose and avoid touching the piercing with tissues.If you have a cold, clean the area with a cotton swab after each nose blow.

ORAL PIERCINGS

• Rinse your mouth withEludril Care / Listerine Zero three times a day and after every meal. Clean the outer part of the jewelry with isotonic seawater spray as instructed above.
  • Use a new, soft-bristled toothbrush and a mild toothpaste.
  • Do not share cups, bottles, or utensils. Avoid drinking from cans.
  • Do not vape. If you smoke cigarettes or IQOS, wash your hands before smoking.
  • Avoid alcohol throughout the healing process.
  • Limit consumption of hot, spicy, and acidic foods and drinks.
  • Avoid contact with saliva or bodily fluids from others.

If you experience any issues or have questions about your piercing’s healing process, contact your piercer – do not try to handle it on your own.