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PIERCING AFTERCARE
HEALING TIMES will vary based on the service provided. Your piercer will provide you with your piercing healing time.
***Always wait at least 6-8 weeks+ before changing out/replacing your jewelry to ensure safe healing.
Please see your piercer for assistance or information regarding your first change out.
• ORAL PIERCINGS – Rinse mouth with antibacterial or antimicrobial mouthwash for 30 – 60 seconds, preferably with Biotène Oral Rinse [1] (available for purchase at Lucky Bird Tattoo). Rinse up to 5 times a day: after meals and before bed. Gently brush your teeth, tongue & JEWELRY to avoid plaque buildup. Smoking is extremely inadvisable during the healing process as it inhibits oxygen circulation in the blood and negatively impacts healing ability.
- Eating isn’t going to be easy at first. Eat slowly and take small bites.
- Smoothies, shakes, energy drinks, ice cream, soups, etc. are great menu items.
- Cold or frozen foods will help minimize any swelling and are soothing to your new piercing.
- Avoid foods like mashed potatoes or oatmeal; they may be soft, but they will stick to your mouth and jewelry causing discomfort while ingesting.
- Avoid chewing gum, sucking on hard candy, salty, spicy, acidic or hot foods and beverages, as they may be irritating or injurious during healing.
- For tongue piercings – let your tongue rest as much as possible in order to minimize irritation or swelling, which includes speaking or moving your jewelry.
• SURFACE PIERCINGS – Use ONE of the 2 recommended aftercare products below: (both products available for purchase at Lucky Bird Tattoo)
Naked Soap [2] – Clean your piercing 1-2 times a day for the duration of the estimated healing time using warm water and Naked Soap. Use sterile Q-Tips OR clean fingers to gently clean the foamy soap around the piercing and rinse thoroughly with water. Do not over clean your piercing as this may damage your skin and prolong the healing process.
Briotech Topical Spray [3] – Spray directly on your piercing 3-5 times per day and blot or air dry. No rinsing needed. Gently clean your piercing once per day in the shower with warm water to remove any crusties.
- Do not rotate your jewelry unless it is being soaked with warm water and soap during cleaning. Rotating your jewelry can cause irritation or tear tissue around the piercing and is not recommended.
- DO NOT TOUCH YOUR PIERCING WITH DIRTY HANDS!
- Properly wash your hands before AND after handling your jewelry and the surrounding areas.
- Change your bedding and towels at least once a week.
- Keep all pets away from your piercings especially when sleeping.
- Regularly disinfect objects that come in contact with your piercing, i.e., Telephones, earphones or eyeglasses.
- Do not allow personal care products, i.e., sprays, makeup and lotions, to get into your piercing.
- Always use disposable paper products for drying new piercings after cleaning.
- Do not go SWIMMING or submerge your piercing underwater for at least 6-8 weeks.
DO NOT USE:
- Alcohol: too strong, kills cells essential for healing and dries out skin.
- Hydrogen Peroxide: also, too strong and dries out skin.
- Bactine: numbing agents such as lidocaine can irritate your piercing and are not recommended for use on puncture wounds.
- Neosporin, Bacitracin and other Antibiotic Ointments: always advise against use on puncture wounds. These petroleum-based products smother the piercing and prevent oxygen from reaching it.
- Dial or Antibacterial Soap: also, too strong and dries out skin. Use more gentle soaps such as Naked Soap.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:
Always contact Lucky Bird Tattoo for a free consultation if you have any questions or concerns regarding your piercing.
Most problems are NOT infections. Do not hesitate to contact us!
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[1] Biotène Oral Rinse – Even if you aren’t suffering from dry mouth symptoms, Biotène’s Dry Mouth Oral Rinse is ideal for new piercing aftercare. It is alcohol and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) free with an improved neutral pH. It also contains humectants and lubricants to soothe irritation and provide relief. Gentle for everyday use with a new piercing, use Biotène to clean and refresh your mouth.
[2] Naked Soap - a certified organic, handmade soap specially formulated to keep skin healthy without unnecessary chemicals that strip the skin of its natural ability to heal. Naked Soap is made with a blend of tea tree and lavender, which are a mild antiseptic and natural anti-inflammatory. DO NOT USE IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO TEA TREE OR LAVENDER!
[3] Briotech Topical Skin Spray – the perfect cosmetic solution to soothe and support your skin. Based on the science of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl), this all-natural, highly effective, electrically charged signaling solution mimics the essence of your body's natural defense system.
All products listed are available for purchase at Lucky Bird Tattoo.
LUCKY BIRD TATTOO | 2521 Riva Rd U2, Annapolis, MD 21401 | 443-949-0305
www.luckybirdtattoo.com