Allisonswigbox

The first rule of body piercing is: you do not touch your piercing. The second rule of body piercing is: you do not touch your piercing.

We suggest cleaning no more than once a day. On average, most piercings will need to be cleaned over the next 3-4 months (unless otherwise stated by your piercer). It is vital that you do not over-clean the piercing.

Always wash your handsbefore touching your piercing.

--Never spin the jewelry, move it back and forth, or move it while you're cleaning it. The jewelry may feel tight or like it's not moving around and that is OK. It will move around on it's own.

--In your shower, avoid any shampoo, conditioner or soap on the piercing. If it's in the water running down over it, that is OK.

--Avoid make-up, lotion, or any other products on the piercing during healing. We suggest a dime-sized diameter all of the way around and away from the piercing at all times.

--Do not sleep on your piercing while it is healing.

-Earlobe, Septum, Eyebrow: 3-4 Months

-All Cartilage (Helix, Flat, Rook, Tragus, Daith, Conch, Industrial): 6-9 Months

-Nostril, Navel, Nipples: 6-9 Months

-Lips, Tongue: 3-4 Months

-Genital Piercings: 3-6 Months

-There Is A Bump On My Piercing

It's almost NEVER a keloid so do not worry. Irritation bumps are not permanent and will go away. Bumps are typically caused by a form of irritation. The most common way to get a bump is by touching it, picking at it, hitting/snagging it, sleeping on it, removing the jewellery too soon/ too frequently, poorly fitted or low quality jewellery, and poor hygiene. There is nothing you can put on a bump that will make it go away. The only way it will go away is by leaving it alone.

--My Jewellery Is Sinking Into The Hole/Feels Tight

This just means you need a longer piece of jewellery to accommodate for the swelling. Sometimes people get a lot of swelling! We always make sure there is room for swelling when you first get pierced, but once in a while you just need more space. This kind of problem will not fix itself, so don't be afraid to go to your piercer.

--My Piercing Looks Goopy/Moist

Excessive moisture can be a problem and this is most commonly experienced in navel and ear piercings. Keep the piercing dry by using a piece of gauze at the end of your shower to gently pat the piercing, or let it air dry before putting clothing over it. If you sleep with wet hair, simply pin the hair back so the piercing can breathe and stay dry.

--Migration and Rejection

This is when your body is pushing out the jewelry, essentially rejecting the piercing. You will know if it's happening because the skin will begin to thin out and more of the jewellery will be visible than before. This is something that takes many months/years to happen. Sometimes piercings will migrate around a little because of sleeping on it, but it does not mean it is rejecting. If you feel you are experiencing migration or rejection please go to your piercer for assistance.

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