Tips and ideas on how to help speed along your healing.
“You should be provided comprehensive aftercare instructions at the time the piercing was performed, if not, your piercer is not following the rules laid down by Health Departments everywhere, and you should find a certified body piercer immediately”
“if the reason for re-piercing is due to improperly sterilized body jewelry, improper materials or tools used, or the piercing was done in a way other than requested by the client, a re-piercing should always be complimentary, and without hesitation…”
“If you are unable to easily make the transition it may be necessary to stop by your body piercer’s shop and have him/her assist you…”
“…a large part in the outcome of a tongue piercing is following the aftercare regimen described by the piercer to the letter”
“A retainer is usually made of a clear, flexible material that has a silicone feel to it and can be purchased in various styles and sizes for different body piercings”
“A normal piercing involves slight swelling, redness, and possible fluid oozing for a prolonged period of time, even as long as a few weeks or even months after the piercing.”
“Although the vast majority of body piercings heal without complications, it is important to be aware of anything unusual that may be going on during the healing process.”
“As a general rule, when you are able to move the jewelry easily and there is no longer any noticeable swelling or profound redness to the area, it is safe to remove and replace with another piece.”
“A tragus piercing is the piercing of the tissue that protrudes in front of the ear canal.”
“No matter what type of body piercing you receive (ears included), make sure you ask what aftercare procedure you should use during healing.”