PIERCING AFTERCARE GUIDE
A Body Piercing Is A Controlled Puncture Wound Created Through The Intentional Perforation Of Tissue With A Sterile Needle, Followed By The Insertion Of Jewellery.
Like All Wounds, It Initiates An Inflammatory Healing Response & Requires Appropriate Aftercare To Minimise Infection & Promote Healthy Tissue Formation.
OUR APPROACH — LITHA
The Piercing Aftercare Routine We Recommend Is LITHA — Leave It The Hell Alone!!
Unless It’s Essential, Leave Your Fresh Piercing Alone. Your Body Will Do The Majority Of The Work Itself!!
Keep Your Hands Away From The Piercing To Avoid Irritating It Or Introducing Dirt & Germs.
CLEANING YOUR PIERCING
Wash Your Hands Before You Start Your Aftercare!!
Only Clean If There Is Build Up Or Crust Around The Piercing — Overcleaning Can Irritate Your Piercing.
When Cleaning, Use Saline (Available In Studio & Online) Or Cool Boiled Water. Avoid Harsh Chemicals.
Always Dry After Moisture — Showering, Swimming & So On. Use A Hairdryer On A Cool Setting, Gauze Or Cotton Buds To Dry The Piercing.
Work Your Aftercare Into Your Daily Routine: After Showers, When Taking Makeup Off & So On.
LEAVE YOUR JEWELLERY ALONE
Don’t Remove Jewellery While It’s Healing. No Twisting & Turning!
Don’t Change Or Remove Jewellery Before The Check Up Date. We Will Advise & Fit Your Jewellery For You If Necessary.
SWELLING, ITCHING & DISCOMFORT
During Healing, The Piercing Can Feel Itchy. To Soothe This With Minimal Touching, Moisten A Cotton Bud & Gently Rub Around The Piercing Site To Relieve The Itch.
Use Cold & Warm Compresses On The Area If You Experience Excessive Swelling.
When Lying Down, Use Two Or More Pillows To Keep Your Head Elevated & Reduce Swelling Overnight.
Sleep With A Travel Pillow To Avoid Pressure On Ear Piercings.
AVOIDING IRRITATION
Be Mindful Of Headphones, Accessories & Clothing That May Irritate Or Put Pressure On Your Piercing. Constant Irritation Like This Can Lead To Irritation Bumps, Angle Shifts & Rejection.
Avoid Harsh Cleansers, Treatments, Fake Tan & Makeup On Your Piercing — If You Wouldn’t Put It On A Fresh Cut, Then Don’t Use It On Your Fresh Piercing!!
ORAL PIERCINGS
Rinse Oral Piercings After Eating With Water.
Gargle With Alcohol Free Mouthwash Or Saltwater Three Times A Day.
Avoid Using Teeth Whitening Products During Healing.
