Aftercare Instructions for Body and Facial Piercing

The aftercare of your piercing is very important to make sure that the healing process is simple and the risk of infection is minimized. A good antibacterial soap such as Aquasept is essential.

  • Wash your piercing at least once a day with an antibacterial soap.
  • Make sure that you rinse all soap off thoroughly.
  • Using our solution soak the piercing and wipe dry with cotton wool/buds until completely clean.
  • With clean hands at least once a day move the piercing from side to side a few times (only during the cleaning process).
  • Repeat this process at least three times a day.
  • Do not touch or allow others to touch at any other time.
  • The wound should not be closely covered, access to the air must be allowed to promote healing and help prevent the build up of bacteria.
  • Do not use any other cleaning agents such as surgical spirit.
  • Do not neglect your piercing.
  • Do not remove the jewellery from an infected piercing, seek medical advice.

Aftercare for Oral Piercings

The oral piercing you have had performed has been fitted with jewellery of a larger size to help the piercing settle, heal and allow for any swelling. When the piercing has settled (usually after about 1-2 weeks) it is possible to change the jewellery to a smaller size. You must then leave this smaller jewellery in for at least 3 months to allow the piercing to heal. Be prepared for your tongue to swell due to the piercing.

  • Please rinse your mouth with our mouthwash four times a day for the first 2 weeks, then twice a day, and with water after every meal, drink and cigarette. Continue cleaning for at least 3 months.
  • Brush teeth gently two or three times a day with toothpaste, also gently brush tongue to remove any film that may build up.
  • Ice will reduce swelling however it is best to avoid sweet things such as ice cream as the sugar encourages build up of bacteria.
  • If you need to take a pain killer do not take Aspirin. Ibuprofen is ideal and also reduces swelling.
  • Kissing or any other form of oral contact should be avoided for at least 2 weeks.
  • DO NOT stop eating, it is important to eat properly to aid the healing process

The aftercare of your piercing is your own responsibility and your personal hygiene is of utmost importance.

If in any doubt about your piercing do not hesitate to contact your piercer.

You can use Arnica tablets for swelling if needed.

If your piercing bleeds, apply pressure for 15 minutes, if after this time the bleeding has not stopped, repeat. If not stopped after 30 mins seek medical advice