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AFTERCARE FOR ORAL PIERCINGS
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WHAT IS A PIERCING?

A piercing is a puncture wound that is intended to heal around jewelry. Your body’s job is to protect itself by forming a scab. Your job is to keep the area and scab healthy.

A NORMAL PIERCING

May be tender, swollen, itchy, slightly red or (rarely) bruised for a few weeks

May bleed slightly for the first few days

May secrete a whitish-yellow fluid which crusts on the jewelry (this is not pus)

CARING FOR YOUR PIERCING

Since your body will heal itself faster if there is little to no swelling, we suggest taking an anti-inflammatory such as Advil, Midol or Ibuprofen before your procedure or immediately after. Should you have any concerns about taking an anti-inflammatory, contact your doctor. Take anti-inflammatory, as directed, for at least the first 72 hrs to reduce swelling, crucial times being before bed and first thing in the morning.

If there is any swelling whatsoever, it should go down within that time but can last as long as a week.
After anything you put into your mouth, other than water, you must rinse your mouth. We suggest diluted Listerine; ½ Water and ½ Listerine. Listerine on its own is very strong. It can change the bacteria content in your mouth, which can promote infection.

Twice daily, rinse your mouth with a solution of salt water. Mix approx. ¼ tsp of table salt with clean, hot water. Rinse for 2-4 min. to remove any impurities from your piercing.

NOTE: If you have a piercing, with an exit wound outside of your mouth (i.e. Labret, Monroe, Cheek, Lip, etc.), PLEASE use general aftercare for that area.

DO NOT:

Touch or play with your new piercing unless to clean it, soak it or tighten the ball(s).

Over-clean your piercing. You will strip your wound of bacteria necessary to heal your piercing.

Use antibiotic ointments. They trap oxygen from the piercing, thus promoting infections.

Immerse your piercing in hot tubs, pools, lakes, etc. until it has healed. The bacteria in the water can cause an infection.

Eat: dairy products, as they are made up of bacteria; multi-grains, seeds, etc. as they can get caught in your piercing; hot, spicy or salty foods, not only will it burn but can cause irritation resulting in prolonged healing time.

Drink: beer or wine, which contains yeast and could possibly result in a yeast infection.

Engage in open mouth kissing/oral sex. Sexually Transmitted Infections have the possibility of transmitting through saliva, not just wounds. Now you have both – DON’T RISK IT!

Remove jewelry for any reason during healing time (unless instructed by a doctor). Oral piercings can heal over within minutes.

DO:

Clean/soak piercing as directed.

Take anti-inflammatory for at least 72hrs to reduce swelling

Suck on freezies, ice chips or popsicles for the first 48 – 72hrs. Eating solid food may cause severe irritation and/or unnecessary swelling.

Keep bedding clean daily, especially pillow cases. Problems can occur if your piercing comes in contact with dirty fabrics. These problems can intensify with pet dander.

Keep pets out of your room for the first few weeks, if possible.

Take a multi-vitamin containing Vitamin C, E, A, B6 and Zinc. Taking daily supplements boosts immune system and can speed healing time.

Check the tightness of your balls daily to ensure they do not thread off.

INITIAL HEALING TIMES

Everyone heals at a different rate. We recommend leaving your initial piercing jewelry in for 3-6 months. The longer you keep it in, the better. Lip, Labret, Monroe, Medusa and Cheek can take approx. 2-4 months to heal, while a tongue can take 2-4 weeks to heal.

SIGNS OF AN INFECTION

Sensation of heat at the piercing site.

Excessive redness and/or swelling

Pain, either throbbing or spreading

Discharge appearing as a grayish yellow or green color. Blood may also be in this discharge and it may have a foul odor to it.

TREATMENT OF INFECTION

FIRST THING is to contact your piercer, either by phone or in person.

DO NOT REMOVE YOUR JEWELRY. The problem must be resolved before removing your jewelry or more serious problems may occur.

Go see a piercing-friendly doctor. They will likely put you on an oral antibiotic that is best suited for you.

AFTERCARE FOR GENERAL PIERCINGS
(download .pdf file for print) DOWNLOAD

WHAT IS A PIERCING?

A piercing is a puncture wound that is intended to heal around jewelry. Your body’s job is to protect itself by forming a scab. Your job is to keep the area and scab healthy.

A NORMAL PIERCING

May be tender, itchy, slightly red or possibly bruised for a few weeks

May bleed slightly for the first few days; especially for genital piercings

May secrete a whitish-yellow fluid which crusts on the jewelry (this is not pus)

CARING FOR YOUR PIERCING
DO NOT TOUCH, PLAY WITH OR CLEAN YOUR PIERCING THE FIRST DAY.

The next day, you may clean your piercing. The easiest most effective way to do this is in the shower. Wash your hands well & wash your piercing using an antibacterial soap such as Spectro Gel. Rinse well. Continue daily.

On day three, start your sea salt soaks by mixing a solution of ¼ tsp of sea salt with 1 cup of clean, hot water. Soak your piercing once a day for 5 min. Sea salt is a natural astringent and helps to draw out infection, pus and other impurities that may be trapped inside your piercing. Be sure to rinse your piercing well with clean water after soaking to prevent over-drying.

DO NOT:

Touch, play with or adjust your new piercing unless to clean or soak it.

Use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. They over-dry the skin and hinder healing process

Over-clean your piercing. You will strip your wound of necessary bacteria necessary to heal your piercing.

Use antibiotic ointments. They trap oxygen from the piercing and can promote infections.

Wear tight or heavy clothing (if possible) as the friction could aggravate your piercing resulting in longer healing times.

Swim in hot tubs, pools, lakes, etc. until your piercing is healed. The bacteria in the water can cause an infection

DO:

Clean/soak piercing as directed, washing hands thoroughly before do so.

Keep clothing and all bedding clean daily. Problems can occur if your piercing comes in contact with dirty fabrics. These problems can intensify with pet dander.

Keep pets out of your room for the first few weeks, if possible.

Take a multi-vitamin containing Vitamin C, E, A, B6 and Zinc. Taking daily supplements boosts immune system and can speed healing time.

INITIAL HEALING TIME

Everyone heals at a different rate. We recommend leaving your initial piercing jewelry in for 2-6 months. The longer you keep it in, the better. Ears, nose, naval, nipple, eyebrow, septum and bridge piercings can take approx. 2-3 months to heal.

SIGNS OF AN INFECTION

Sensation of heat at the piercing site.

Excessive redness and/or swelling

Pain, either throbbing or spreading

Discharge appearing as a grayish yellow or green color. Blood may also be in this discharge and it may have a foul odor to it.

TREATMENT OF INFECTION

FIRST THING is to contact your piercer, either by phone or in person.

DO NOT REMOVE YOUR JEWELRY. The problem must be resolved before removing your jewelry or more serious problems may occur.

Go see a piercing-friendly doctor. They will likely put you on an oral antibiotic that is best suited for you.


	PIERCING We would like to start by saying that piercing is an art, not a science. The knowledge of human anatomy is a must, along with Universal Precautions not to mention a lot of common sense. BodyCo continues to use a one-step Quick-Fit™ piercing method. This method makes procedures much faster and less discomforting to our clients. All piercing jewelry, used in our studios, is hand-crafted by our Canadian manufacturing facility. The way we process our jewelry makes the surface more impervious which results in quicker healing times. We only use the highest quality surgical devices in the industry for each procedure which all undergo a rigorous multi-stage cleaning/sterilization process. Spore tests are taken monthly and processed in an analytical laboratory in order to ensure quality control and sterility. Quite possibly, we are the first and only studios in the world to run such a sterile set-up; all in keeping with our ‘New World Standard’ method which is more stringent than Universal Precautions. WE USE A NEW, STERILIZED DEVICE (NEEDLE) EVERY TIME. It’s not enough to take the device out of sterile packaging to guarantee that it’s new so after EVERY procedure, the client watches the destruction of their device and the disposal of all other related materials.		AFTERCARE FOR ORAL PIERCINGS (download .pdf file for print) DOWNLOAD WHAT IS A PIERCING? A piercing is a puncture wound that is intended to heal around jewelry. Your body’s job is to protect itself by forming a scab. Your job is to keep the area and scab healthy. A NORMAL PIERCING May be tender, swollen, itchy, slightly red or (rarely) bruised for a few weeks May bleed slightly for the first few days May secrete a whitish-yellow fluid which crusts on the jewelry (this is not pus) CARING FOR YOUR PIERCING Since your body will heal itself faster if there is little to no swelling, we suggest taking an anti-inflammatory such as Advil, Midol or Ibuprofen before your procedure or immediately after. Should you have any concerns about taking an anti-inflammatory, contact your doctor. Take anti-inflammatory, as directed, for at least the first 72 hrs to reduce swelling, crucial times being before bed and first thing in the morning. If there is any swelling whatsoever, it should go down within that time but can last as long as a week. After anything you put into your mouth, other than water, you must rinse your mouth. We suggest diluted Listerine; ½ Water and ½ Listerine. Listerine on its own is very strong. It can change the bacteria content in your mouth, which can promote infection. Twice daily, rinse your mouth with a solution of salt water. Mix approx. ¼ tsp of table salt with clean, hot water. Rinse for 2-4 min. to remove any impurities from your piercing. NOTE: If you have a piercing, with an exit wound outside of your mouth (i.e. Labret, Monroe, Cheek, Lip, etc.), PLEASE use general aftercare for that area. DO NOT: Touch or play with your new piercing unless to clean it, soak it or tighten the ball(s). Over-clean your piercing. You will strip your wound of bacteria necessary to heal your piercing. Use antibiotic ointments. They trap oxygen from the piercing, thus promoting infections. Immerse your piercing in hot tubs, pools, lakes, etc. until it has healed. The bacteria in the water can cause an infection. Eat: dairy products, as they are made up of bacteria; multi-grains, seeds, etc. as they can get caught in your piercing; hot, spicy or salty foods, not only will it burn but can cause irritation resulting in prolonged healing time. Drink: beer or wine, which contains yeast and could possibly result in a yeast infection. Engage in open mouth kissing/oral sex. Sexually Transmitted Infections have the possibility of transmitting through saliva, not just wounds. Now you have both – DON’T RISK IT! Remove jewelry for any reason during healing time (unless instructed by a doctor). Oral piercings can heal over within minutes. DO: Clean/soak piercing as directed. Take anti-inflammatory for at least 72hrs to reduce swelling Suck on freezies, ice chips or popsicles for the first 48 – 72hrs. Eating solid food may cause severe irritation and/or unnecessary swelling. Keep bedding clean daily, especially pillow cases. Problems can occur if your piercing comes in contact with dirty fabrics. These problems can intensify with pet dander. Keep pets out of your room for the first few weeks, if possible. Take a multi-vitamin containing Vitamin C, E, A, B6 and Zinc. Taking daily supplements boosts immune system and can speed healing time. Check the tightness of your balls daily to ensure they do not thread off. INITIAL HEALING TIMES Everyone heals at a different rate. We recommend leaving your initial piercing jewelry in for 3-6 months. The longer you keep it in, the better. Lip, Labret, Monroe, Medusa and Cheek can take approx. 2-4 months to heal, while a tongue can take 2-4 weeks to heal. SIGNS OF AN INFECTION Sensation of heat at the piercing site. Excessive redness and/or swelling Pain, either throbbing or spreading Discharge appearing as a grayish yellow or green color. Blood may also be in this discharge and it may have a foul odor to it. TREATMENT OF INFECTION FIRST THING is to contact your piercer, either by phone or in person. DO NOT REMOVE YOUR JEWELRY. The problem must be resolved before removing your jewelry or more serious problems may occur. Go see a piercing-friendly doctor. They will likely put you on an oral antibiotic that is best suited for you. AFTERCARE FOR GENERAL PIERCINGS (download .pdf file for print) DOWNLOAD WHAT IS A PIERCING? A piercing is a puncture wound that is intended to heal around jewelry. Your body’s job is to protect itself by forming a scab. Your job is to keep the area and scab healthy. A NORMAL PIERCING May be tender, itchy, slightly red or possibly bruised for a few weeks May bleed slightly for the first few days; especially for genital piercings May secrete a whitish-yellow fluid which crusts on the jewelry (this is not pus) CARING FOR YOUR PIERCING DO NOT TOUCH, PLAY WITH OR CLEAN YOUR PIERCING THE FIRST DAY. The next day, you may clean your piercing. The easiest most effective way to do this is in the shower. Wash your hands well & wash your piercing using an antibacterial soap such as Spectro Gel. Rinse well. Continue daily. On day three, start your sea salt soaks by mixing a solution of ¼ tsp of sea salt with 1 cup of clean, hot water. Soak your piercing once a day for 5 min. Sea salt is a natural astringent and helps to draw out infection, pus and other impurities that may be trapped inside your piercing. Be sure to rinse your piercing well with clean water after soaking to prevent over-drying. DO NOT: Touch, play with or adjust your new piercing unless to clean or soak it. Use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. They over-dry the skin and hinder healing process Over-clean your piercing. You will strip your wound of necessary bacteria necessary to heal your piercing. Use antibiotic ointments. They trap oxygen from the piercing and can promote infections. Wear tight or heavy clothing (if possible) as the friction could aggravate your piercing resulting in longer healing times. Swim in hot tubs, pools, lakes, etc. until your piercing is healed. The bacteria in the water can cause an infection DO: Clean/soak piercing as directed, washing hands thoroughly before do so. Keep clothing and all bedding clean daily. Problems can occur if your piercing comes in contact with dirty fabrics. These problems can intensify with pet dander. Keep pets out of your room for the first few weeks, if possible. Take a multi-vitamin containing Vitamin C, E, A, B6 and Zinc. Taking daily supplements boosts immune system and can speed healing time. INITIAL HEALING TIME Everyone heals at a different rate. We recommend leaving your initial piercing jewelry in for 2-6 months. The longer you keep it in, the better. Ears, nose, naval, nipple, eyebrow, septum and bridge piercings can take approx. 2-3 months to heal. SIGNS OF AN INFECTION Sensation of heat at the piercing site. Excessive redness and/or swelling Pain, either throbbing or spreading Discharge appearing as a grayish yellow or green color. Blood may also be in this discharge and it may have a foul odor to it. TREATMENT OF INFECTION FIRST THING is to contact your piercer, either by phone or in person. DO NOT REMOVE YOUR JEWELRY. The problem must be resolved before removing your jewelry or more serious problems may occur. Go see a piercing-friendly doctor. They will likely put you on an oral antibiotic that is best suited for you.