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Piercing Aftercare

Piercer, Jimmy, Tongue piercing, Anvil Ink, Ink, Tattoo, Fayetteville Tattoo Shop, Tattoo Colorv

1.For oral Piercings

  • Rinse with a sea salt solution (¼ tsp non-iodized sea salt + 1 cup distilled water) twice daily.

  • After eating, smoking, drinking (anything besides water), or oral sex, use a non-alcoholic mouthwash to cleanse your mouth.

  • Continue this regimen for a minimum of 6 weeks to prevent irritation or infection.

  • Do not change jewelry for 4–6 weeks.

  • Rinse with a sea salt solution (¼ tsp non-iodized sea salt + 1 cup distilled water) twice daily.

  • After eating, smoking, drinking (anything besides water), or oral sex, use a non-alcoholic mouthwash to cleanse your mouth.

  • Continue this regimen for a minimum of 6 weeks to prevent irritation or infection.

  • Do not change jewelry for 4–6 weeks.

2. Body Piercings

  • Always wash your hands with antibacterial soap before touching or cleaning the piercing.

  • Use a cotton ball soaked in warm, soapy water to loosen dried blood or plasma.

  • Clean the area gently with a Q-tip dipped in warm soapy water, making sure to cleanse all around the piercing releasing dried blood and/or plasma.

  • Follow with a soak using Hydra Piercing Solution by Urban’s Edge to accelerate healing.

  • Clean the piercing at least twice daily, especially after showering, as body wash residues may cause irritation.

  • Maintain this routine for a minimum of 6 weeks to prevent irritation or infection.

  • Wait 4–6 weeks before changing your jewelry.

Washing hands

3. Micro-Dermals

navel piercing

Note: Microdermals are surface piercings and have a higher risk of rejection.

  • Clean carefully with a Q-tip and warm soapy water; avoid scrubbing or snagging on towels, loofahs, or clothing.

  • Soak the area with Hydra Piercing Solution twice daily.

  • Set the piercing throughout the day by gently pressing down on the jewelry to help the skin conform and avoid rejection.

  • Before bed, cover the piercing with a bandage (non-stick pad only) to prevent snagging or irritation while sleeping.

  • Maintain this routine for a minimum of 2 months.

  • See your piercer for jewelry head changes or removal—do not attempt this yourself.

  • Dermals/ Surface Piercings are prone to rejection. Following these steps properly will reduce the chance of rejection.

4.Recommended Products

  • Dial Gold Antibacterial Soap

  • Hydra Piercing Solution by Urban’s Edge

  • Morton’s Fine Sea Salt (with distilled water for homemade saline)

Tattoo artist, Justice, Anvil Ink, Ink, Tattoo, Fayetteville Tattoo Shop, Tattoo Color

Sea-Salt Solution

Mix ¼ teaspoon of natural sea salt into 1 cup room temperature distilled water use mixture to soak the piercing 2x daily.

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