What can happen if you don’t follow the aftercare guidelines.
“MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphulococcus aureus) is a type of flesh-eating and rapid spreading staph infection that is resistant to most antibiotics (photo) usually caused by improper skin preparation before a body piercing or tattoo.”
“The vast majority (over 95%) of piercing kits sold do not include sterile body jewelry, so contact the company before purchasing (if it is not clearly stated in the listing information) that the kit you are buying includes sterile body jewelry, sterile needles and sterilized forceps…”
“ankle piercings are subject to catching on clothing and can easily migrate or outright reject without proper positioning and care”
“Your piercer should provide you with detailed aftercare instructions at the time of piercing. If you were not given aftercare instructions, or forgot them, you may find them posted on respected online sites that specialize in body piercing supplies.”