Body Piercing
Aftercare
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It is important to follow these instructions thoroughly to make the healing
of your new piercing as easy and healthy as it can be.
All Other Piercings
Piercings include: Lobes, Nostril, Septum, Helix, Tragus, Flat, Conch, Rook, Daith, Industrial, Eyebrow, Navel, Nipples etc
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Always wash your hands prior to cleaning your piercing
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Clean your new piercing twice a day for 6 weeks with NeilMed Aftercare Spray
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Do not twist, rotate, turn or play with the jewellery.
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Gentle dry by patting with a clean, disposable paper towel.
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Make sure bedding is washed and changed regularly. Wear clean, comfortable, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while you sleep.
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Use a piercing pillow for your ear piercings to avoid sleeping on them.
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Navel – Wear a breathable large Band-Aid/Sterile Dressing while exercising/playing sport to avoid irritation of clothing. Also avoid tight fitting clothing while it's healing.
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Nipples - The support of a tight cotton shirt or sports bra may provide protection and feel comfortable, especially for sleeping.
For all Piercings
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Avoid placing makeup , facial products, tanning products on and near the piercing until healed.
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Avoid swimming in the ocean, pool and lakes/rivers for the first 2-3 weeks. If unavoidable please cover with a waterproof dressing and clean it as soon as possible.
Oral Piercings
Piercings include: Tongue, Madonna, Monroe, Labret,
Side Labret, Vertical Labret, Medusa etc
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Always wash your hands prior to cleaning your piercing
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External Piercings: Clean your new piercing twice a day, for two weeks with Neilmed Aftercare Spray.
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Internal Piercings: Rinse your mouth out after every meal/drink with clean water. Use mouthwash twice a day.
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Maintain good oral hygiene and brush your teeth twice daily.
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Avoid any spicy foods, dairy foods, alcohol, caffeine for the first week whilst swelling is present.
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Avoid smoking in the first week
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Ice, Frozen drinks and other cold liquids will help with the swelling and ease some pain.
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Avoid touching, playing or twisting your piercing.
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Sleep with head elevated for the first few nights
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Make sure bedding is washed and changed regularly. Wear clean, comfortable, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while you sleep.
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Book your downsize appointment around 7-10 days after your initial appointment.
What to expect with your new piercing?
You can expect some swelling, tenderness, itching, bruising and bleeding. You will also experience some white-yellow fluid which is perfectly normal. It will air dry and create a crust around your piercing. DO NOT pick at these crusts. You can gentle wipe them away with the saline solution. Keep in mind everyone heals differently so what you have, others might not. It is so important to keep up with the aftercare instructions to look after your new piercing.
Downsizing your piercing?
It is important to downsize your piercing to what your piercer recommends. Usually around 7-10 days for oral piercings and 6-8 weeks for all other piercings. This stops your piercing from healing incorrectly as well as irritation and piercing bumps occurring.