NON-ORAL PIERCING CARE 

(Ears, Navel, Eyebrow, Nose, Bridge, Nipples, Dermals, Genital, etc)

Your new piercing should be cleaned 2x per day with a sterile saline solution. 

(There is no need to exceed 2x per day - more is not better!) 

You can find sterile saline at Sati Body Arts as well as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Target and many other locations. 

You Should Not Use:

• Saline Contact Solution

• Saline Nasal Spray

• Isopropyl Alcohol 

• Hydrogen Peroxide 

• Hibiclens

• Neosporin

• Body/Hand Soap 

• Your own mixture of salt and water

Be sure to:

• Wash your hands thoroughly before cleaning/touching your piercings

• Complete your aftercare routine after bathing because soaps and shampoos can leak onto your piercing and cause irritation.

• Return for a downsize once healing is complete. Try not to put this off as jewelry that is too long can cause your piercing to shift if you are sleeping on it or putting pressure on it otherwise. Longer jewelry is also more likely to get caught and cause your piercing to become irritated. 

(We will have given you a timeline during your visit for healing and downsizing based on the piercing you received)

Do NOT:

• Touch your piercing unless you are cleaning it with freshly washed hands

• Twist, rotate or pick at your piercing/jewelry

• Remove your jewelry while healing. Even momentarily, this can result in closure of the piercing channel making jewelry reinsertion difficult or impossible. 

• Swim for at least 14 days following your piercing

To Be Expected:

• Bleeding, swelling, tenderness, throbbing, and/or bruising are normal immediately following your piercing

• While Healing: Soreness, slight swelling, itching, crust, and/or secretion of a white-yellow fluid are normal (this is not pus and is not cause for concern)

Let Us Know:

• If your jewelry is sinking into your skin or is causing you discomfort. You may need a change-out for longer jewelry. We try to accommodate swelling with initial jewelry length but some people swell more than others. 

• If you are concerned about your piercing - don’t hesitate to stop by the shop. 

We can also be contacted via Facebook/Instagram/Phone but in-person visits are preferred for troubleshooting. 

For Genital Piercings: 

• Additional cleaning after urination is not necessary. 

• Prince Alberts, Ampallangs and Apadravyas may bleed for the first few days. This is not cause for concern.

• Sexual activity should be gentle during healing to avoid trauma to your healing piercing.

• Use a water-based lubricant - No saliva 

• After sexual activity, you should clean your piercing with your chosen sterile saline solution

• Use condoms to avoid contact with your partners’ bodily fluids

• No direct oral contact during healing

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Be patient and continue cleaning your piercing for the entire healing process. 

Your piercing may appear to be healed before the healing process is complete. 

Even if it is no longer sore, swollen or having secretions - you need to clean it as directed. Piercings heal from the outside in, so although you can't see it, healing is still taking place.

If your piercing should get snagged or hit, this can lengthen the healing process. 

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Helpful:

• If you are healing a new ear piercing, you may benefit from purchasing a travel pillow - especially if you are a side or stomach sleeper. Lay your ear within the cut out section to avoid sleeping on your new piercing and causing irritation/pain. 

• Tight shirts and sports bras may be more comfortable while healing nipple piercings. 

ORAL PIERCING CARE 

(Labret, Medusa, Monroe, Tongue, Smiley, Tongue Web, etc.)

Vertical Labret and Vertical Medusa should follow non-oral piercing care

If you received an oral piercing you should use an alcohol-free mouthwash when you wake up, after eating, and before bed. 

For Tongue Piercings:

• Ideally, tobacco should be avoided during healing, but if you smoke, you should swish with alcohol-free mouthwash afterwards.

• If you drink alcohol: NO dark liquors/beer during healing

• Avoid foods with small seeds such as strawberries, pickles, etc. that can get caught in the piercing canal. 

To Reduce Swelling:

• Let small chunks of ice melt in your mouth

• Take an over the counter NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication) such as Ibuprofen

• Sleep with your head elevated

• Try not to talk or move your jewelry more than necessary

To Be Expected:

• During the first week, you can expect significant swelling, light bleeding, bruising, and/or tenderness

• Afterwards: Some minor swelling, crusties, and secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid are normal (this is not pus and is not cause for concern)

• Tongue piercings take some getting used to and your jewelry may irritate the top and/or bottom of your mouth causing soreness. This will go away with time and downsizing.

Do Not:

• Use mouthwash containing alcohol. 

• Touch your piercing unless you are cleaning it with freshly washed hands

• Twist, rotate or pick at your piercing/jewelry

• Bite on your jewelry or play with it

• Share plates, cups, or utensils

• Participate in oral sexual contact including french kissing

• Swim for at least 14 days following your piercing

Let Us Know:

• If your jewelry is sinking into your lip or is causing you discomfort. You may need a change-out for longer jewelry. We try to accommodate swelling with initial jewelry length but some people swell more than others. 

• If you are concerned about your piercing - don’t hesitate to stop by the shop. 

We can also be contacted via FB/IG/Phone but in-person visits are preferred for troubleshooting. 

Helpful:

• If you are healing a tongue piercing, eating may be difficult for the first few days. We recommend foods such as yogurt, mashed potatoes, soft noodles (broken into small pieces for minimal chewing), ice cream, and meal replacement beverages. Avoid spicy, acidic, salty and hot food/beverages for the first few days. 

JEWELRY CARE

Please be aware that titanium jewelry should not be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide even outside of your body as this can damage the polish and cause your jewelry to become unsafe for wear. 

Most importantly, the jewelry imperfections that come from this can collect bacteria and debris which may lead to problems concerning the health of your piercing. 

But also, this surface damage can ruin the appearance of your jewelry and cause it to become discolored and rough.

If you need to clean your jewelry, a soapy water soak is more than efficient. 

Be mindful: 

Hydrogen Peroxide is often found in teeth whitening products as well as some hair products. 

For Hair Care: We suggest covering your ear(s) with something such as a disposable glove or showercap if you plan to lighten, color, or remove color with a peroxide based product.

For Oral Care: We suggest removing your jewelry before you brush/swish with a peroxide-based product. Particularly if this is something you do daily.