September 2009
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Piercing Aftercare
Disclaimer
This Post outlines some of the practices used successfully by many piercers - Including myself.
While we do have a great deal of experience, and a firm knowledge of the healing of piercings, we are not medical professionals.
If signs of infection occur - See a Doctor.
When speaking with the doctor, remember, that taking the jewelry out will probably not allow the piercing...
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Piercing Aftercare - General Hints & Tips
Don’t listen to your friends.
They do not have the experience we do, and the only thing more dangerous than someone with no knowledge of piercings giving advice is someone who knows a little, or wrong information.
Don’t touch your piercing unless you are cleaning it.
Many people have a desire to “play” with their new piercing. by doing this, you are damaging...
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Piercing Aftercare - Piercing-Specific Hints &...
Ears:
Hair is dirty.
It tends to hold bacteria. I suggest washing your hair (at least in the area of the piercing) with antibacterial soap. In addition, wear your hair “up” if it is long, as that will help alot in speeding recovery.
Shield your piercing from hair products.Hairspray, gels, wax, etc. are sticky, and contain irritants, which can be difficult to clean out...
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How to Safely Clean Your Jewelry Cheep | eHow.com →
janscreations05:
when things get a little tight do it like grandma did, try it an see for yourself
For body jewelry, leave the piece disassembled (all ends unscrewed, beads out of captives, etc) when you put it in the cup. The poor man’s ultrasonic!
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“You have to do stuff that average people don’t understand because those...”
– Andy Warhol
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