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Piercing
Aftercare Videos
How do I care for my new piercing
and what are the healing times?
BODY PIERCINGS:
Do not use alcohol or peroxide on your new piercing. These products kill
germs, but they also kill the new cells that need to grow for proper
healing. Also, do not use Neosporin or any other ointments. Ointments
prevent oxygen from getting to the piercing, and everything needs air to
heal. Thoroughly wash your hands before handling any new piercing on your
body until your piercing is completely healed. You should avoid saliva,
oral contact, rough handling, soiled clothing, dirty hands, or contact
with bodily fluids. You may wash, bathe, or swim with your new piercing,
just be sure to avoid sand and lotions in direct contact with your
piercing while it is healing. Piercings located in the navel, eyebrow,
septum, ear, nipples, or other areas of the face should be cleaned with
antibacterial soap and water 2-3 times a day, being sure to remove any
buildup from the jewelry. After cleansing you should scrub the jewelry and
piercing gently with Bactine sparingly with a Q-tip no more than 2 or 3
times a day.
H2Ocean may additionally be put on your piercing. This should be done for the entire healing time
as indicated below, even if it looks healed a lot sooner. You may also use
a solution of Sea Salt and Distilled Water instead of H2Ocean to help facilitate the healing of your
piercing. Remember to turn your piercing a few times a day while it is
healing.
ORAL PIERCINGS:
Any time you eat, smoke, drink, kiss, or put anything in your mouth other
than water, you must rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash like Listerine.
You may also rinse periodically with warm salt water to help your oral
piercing heal more quickly. Jewelry in oral piercings tend to rotate as
you speak, so additional turning each day is not necessary however,
because of the likelihood of them becoming loose, be sure to check before
and after eating and before and after sleep that your jewelry is securely tightened.
GENITAL:
Do not use alcohol or peroxide on your new piercing. These products kill
germs, but they also kill the new cells that need to grow for proper
healing. Also, do not use Neosporin or any other ointments. Ointments
prevent oxygen from getting to the piercing, and everything needs air to
heal. Thoroughly wash your hands before handling any new piercing on your
body until your piercing is completely healed. You should avoid saliva,
oral contact, rough handling, soiled clothing, dirty hands, or contact
with bodily fluids. You may wash, shower, or swim with your new piercing,
just be sure to avoid sand and lotions in direct contact with your
piercing while it is healing. Genital piercings tend to heal fairly
quickly and require little more then cleansing 2-3 times per day. You
should cleanse 2-3 times per day with antibacterial soap and water, being
sure to remove any build-up from the jewelry. After cleansing nothing else
needs to be applied to the piercing. For males with piercings in the
urethra, it is recommended that you urinate after cleansing to avoid
discomfort from soap residue.
AVERAGE HEALING TIMES:
Tongue 2-4 weeks, Lip 6-8 weeks, Ear Cartilage 9 months, Nose 6-8 weeks,
Eyebrow 6-8 weeks, Navel 9 months, Lip 6-8 weeks, Earlobe 6 weeks, Nipple
4-8 months, Septum 6-8 weeks, Labia 6 weeks, Prince Albert 6 weeks, Frenum
10 weeks, Clitoral Hood 6 weeks
The Staff at Piercing Wearhouse will be happy to answer any additional
questions you might have.
Are your Piercers certified?
All Piercers are licensed in accordance with South Carolina State
Statutes. Classes are taken regularly to keep them updated current in
CPR/First Aid, Infection Control, and Blood borne Pathogens.
Are your needles sterile and used only once?
Yes to both, sterilization is top priority. All needles and jewelry are
new and sterilized as single units for your protection. Work stations are
sanitized after each and every client according to DHEC regulations.
What type of jewelry can I get
pierced with?
We use only the highest quality jewelry available. The surgical
stainless steel used is manufactured using implant grade metals. Solid
nickel-free 14K gold , and titanium are other options available
for a new piercing.
How soon can I remove or change
my jewelry?
Different piercings have various healing periods. When you are pierced
at Piercing Wearhouse we not only provide you with a complete care sheet
explaining the total healing time, but also direct you on the minimum
allowed time in which to change the jewelry of a new piercing.
If you have misplaced your care sheet (or just need more information) we
encourage you to call our shop at any time and someone will be happy to
assist you.
How long can my jewelry stay out?
That depends on how long you have had a specific piercing. During the
healing period of a piercing the hole can close almost immediately. After
the piercing has healed keeping jewelry out of the hole risks potential
shrinking. If you need to remove your jewelry it is advisable to replace
it with a clear retainer to prevent the need to have it tapered or
re-pierced.
Is my piercing infected?
Please don't remove the jewelry! Call, e-mail or visit our shop at (864)
576-8584 to
consult with a piercer for advice on your piercing. While it's never
inappropriate to see your piercing-friendly physician, a visit to your
piercer may save you a trip (and $). Your piercing may just be irritated
due to over or under cleaning, vigorous cleaning or using a cleanser that
is too strong. . A highly irritated area may be very tender, appear shiny
and have a clear discharge.
Additional if you have any of the following
symptoms please call your piercer for advice:
- Excessive redness and swelling
- Sensation of heat
- Pain and/or throbbing at the piercing site.
- Unusual yellow or greenish colored discharge
The best way
to prevent an infection is to follow
the aftercare instructions given to you by your piercer!
What is this lump on my piercing?
It is not a pimple so do not try to pop it. The lump is referred to as a
keloid, which is excess skin. To care for it use a table salt (or sea
salt) solution in addition to the regular cleaning. Mix the salt with warm
distilled water and apply with a Q-tip to the keloid, do not rinse. This salt water
treatment should not be done for more than a week at a time. If you have
any additional questions please contact your piercer.
Can I swim with my new piercing?
Yes, but stay out of confined, highly used or poorly maintained
pools. The ocean is better alternative since there is less threat of
contamination. The salt in the ocean is also good for quicker and better
healing. Upon exiting a pool or ocean it is necessary to properly clean your
piercing with purified water, H2Ocean, or other recommended agents .
How old must I be to get pierced
in South Carolina?
You must be 18 or older to get pierced without parental consent.
- If you are 16 or 17, a parent must be present when
you get pierced. You both must have a government picture ID, with matching last
names. A divorced parent, with a different last name, can bring proof
of their name change. A legal guardian, other then a parent, must
bring proof of guardianship with their picture ID. If you are 14 or 15
in addition to the requirements above, you must have a physician fill
out a form (available at the shop) stating that there are no medical
reasons for you not to be pierced. Piercing Wearhouse staff will not
under any circumstances perform piercings on any minors, male or
female, on any area that would normally be covered by a bikini. This
includes all genital and nipple piercings.
Do I need identification if I am
18 or older to get pierced?
Yes, the State of South Carolina requires a government issued picture ID
for all piercings. We MUST verify both your age and identity.
(Just kidding. Really...)
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