How do you take care of a new piercing?

Clean the piercing with either a saline solution, a fragrance-free antimicrobial soap, or both once or twice per day. Rinse any soap from the piercing. Gently dry the piercing with a clean, disposable paper towel or tissue. Avoid drying with cloth since it may carry germs or catch on the jewelry.

What should you not do with a new piercing?

Stay out of pools, hot tubs, rivers, lakes and other bodies of water while your piercing is healing. Don’t fiddle with your piercings. Don’t touch a new piercing or twist the jewelry unless you’re cleaning it. Keep clothing away from the piercing, too.

What is the best thing to clean new piercings with?

Clean with a clean cotton pad or swab dipped in salt solution. You can make this solution by mixing 1 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water. Use this around the pierced area a few times a day to remove any bacteria. Dab (don’t wipe) the piercing.

How many days does it take to heal a new piercing?

The rate at which a piercing heals varies from person to person and can also depend on what type of piercing you get, but typically, a new earlobe piercing will heal in 6-12 weeks. Piercings further up the ear (especially those involving cartilage) can take several months.

Should I clean the crust off my piercing?

Due to the type of puncture wound a piercing is, it’s important to remove the crust that develops around your earring or on the outside of your piercing. An infection will only happen if you pick at the scab with unclean hands as this is how bacteria and germs get introduced to the open wound.

Can I shower with new piercing?

Yes, just don’t allow any shampoo, conditioner, etc. to get/stay in the piercing. Showering will help rinse off any debris. After your shower is a good time for a sea salt soak. With any new or infected piercing, sea salt dramatically speeds the healing process.

How do you shower with a piercing?

SHOULD I TAKE MY EARRINGS OUT WHEN I SHOWER?

1. No, you don’t have to take out your new earrings when you shower.
2. The running water will clean out any debris and crusts that naturally form.
3. When you finish, don’t dry it with a towel.
4. Clean it with the solution that the piercer recommended to you.

Should I move my piercing while cleaning it?

Your piercing may experience redness, soreness and swelling. –Always wash your hands before touching your piercing, but if you can help it, do not touch it (please refer to the first two rules of piercing). –Never spin the jewelry, move it back and forth, or move it while you’re cleaning it.

When can you sleep on a new piercing?

The general rule of thumb is to avoid sleeping in earrings, with one exception: when you get a new piercing. You’ll need to keep these small studs in for 6 weeks or longer, or until your piercer gives you the OK.

How long does a cartilage piercing heal?

In the first few days after getting your piercing, you may notice a bump or general swelling around the jewelry. You may also experience: As your cartilage piercing begins to heal, it’s normal to experience: Cartilage piercings typically take anywhere from 4 to 12 months to heal completely.

How do you take care of a septum piercing?

Keep up a cleaning routine for at least a month. While septum piercings take six to eight months to fully heal, you only need to follow a strict cleaning regimen for about a month. During this time, do a sea salt soak three times per day.

How to reduce piercing pain?

Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon sea salt in a shot glass of warm water (boil the water first and allow it to cool down).

Soak a clean piece of gauze in the salt solution to make a healing compress.

Hold to your infected tragus piercing for up to 10 minutes to help promote healing and soften and remove any discharge.

How do you care for an industrial piercing?

How to Take Care of an Industrial Piercing. Wash the piercing in the morning and evening for one year as it can take a year for the piercing to heal. Do not touch the area unless you are cleaning it. Touching it will cause bacteria to spread and pain. Do not change the metal rod for at least six months unless your piercing artist advises otherwise.

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