What to AVOID

AVOID Touching your piercing, except while 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 in the aftercare section.

AVOID getting lotion and/or makeup in or around the piercing.

AVOID pools, hot tubs, lakes, rivers, etc.

Additional Suggestions

DO NOT OVER-CLEAN

Do not clean your piercing more often than suggested. Over-cleaning can slow the healing process.

ZINC & VITAMIN C

Taking a multivitamin containing zinc and vitamin C can boost your body’s healing abilities.

CLEAN BEDDING

Make sure your bedding is clean. This is especially important if you have pets that go on your bed.

KEEP IN MIND

Stress, poor diet, drug abuse,, or illness can cause extended healing time or other difficulties.

INFECTIONS

If you think your piercing is infected, contact us or a physician right away! Some redness, tenderness, swelling, and discharge is normal.

Clients are advised to consult a health care professional for unexpected redness, tenderness, or swelling at the site, any rash, unexpected drainage from the piercing, or a fever within 24 hours of the body art procedure.