Post Instructions:
- First wash your hands thoroughly with the same mild soap you will use to clean your piercing.
- At the very end of your bathing routine, lather your hands with a mild, liquid soap, then lather the jewelry and the area around the piercing for 30-60 seconds.
- You may need to use a q-tip or non-woven gauze to clean away any debris or “crusties” that may have collected on the jewelry around the piercing.
- Rinse all soap and suds away under clean, running water. If the jewelry moves easily, you may rotate it, but if it does not move easily don’t rotate it. After rinsing, pat the area and dry with a clean paper towel.
What to avoid while healing a body piercing:
- Avoid touching your piercing, except when you are cleaning it.
- Avoid oral contact or contact with other people’s body fluids.
- Avoid using any aftercare products or ointments that were not suggested by your doctor.
- Avoid getting lotions and/or makeup in or around your piercing.
- Avoid pools, hot tubs, lakes, rivers, etc. Using a waterproof, breathable bandage (such as Tegaderm) is a viable option for some piercings.