{"id":1968,"date":"2023-08-13T20:39:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-13T20:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10piercing.com\/?page_id=1968"},"modified":"2023-08-13T20:50:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T20:50:09","slug":"piercing-aftercare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/10piercing.com\/piercing-aftercare\/","title":{"rendered":"Piercing Aftercare"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1968\" class=\"elementor elementor-1968\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bff9f26 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bff9f26\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9042584\" data-id=\"9042584\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51c4036 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51c4036\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.1 - 14-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Piercing Aftercare<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bb8e9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bb8e9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.1 - 14-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Embrace the art of aftercare with our Comprehensive Aftercare Section at 10 Piercing. Guided by my two decades of experience, these step-by-step guides and expert insights provide clear, engaging content for healthy piercings. Whether you’re a newcomer or seasoned piercer, this section is your one-stop shop for all things aftercare.<\/p><p>Heal with confidence and joy<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fc9ec6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fc9ec6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body Piercing Aftercare<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All body piercings are an injury to the body and so may cause swelling and discomfort, some areas more than others. It is very important to follow the aftercare instructions to give your piercing the best chance of a healthy healing\u00a0<\/span>process.<\/p><h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Do not touch your piercing with your dirty fingers.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Do not play, fiddle with or keep touching your new piercing!!! <\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always wash hands thoroughly before and after cleaning any piercing area.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong> Do not turn the jewellery.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can cause tearing and damage to the surrounding tissue and can lead to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infection.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Clean the area 2-3 times a day.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an antiseptic wound wash, this is the best and most effective way to clean the piercing.. Spray it onto a tissue (NOT cotton wool) and wipe the area on both entry and exit points. Clean once on a morning and once on an evening, do not over clean as it can irritate the area.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Keep it clean.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid swimming pools, jacuzzis, spas, lakes, rivers and the sea for a minimum of 2 weeks after the procedure.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Preferably take a shower instead of a bath, if you do not have a shower make sure after you bath that you rinse the area thoroughly with clean water and gently pat dry with tissue paper. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash your hair frequently and style\/tie away from your piercing to prevent dirt\/bacteria transferring onto pierced areas. Hair products should be avoided near the pierced area. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Lip or Tongue piercings, thoroughly rinse your mouth with antiseptic mouthwash approx 2-3 times a day. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also advisable to use a new toothbrush as your old one may harbor bacteria. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten the balls frequently to avoid them gradually working loose or falling off.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid makeup near the pierced area. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear clean loose fitted garments to allow air circulation and to promote healing, use clean bedding and try to avoid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleeping on the area. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microdermal piercings, apply pressure using a dressing while <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the piercing is healing.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Useful Information.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Cartilage Bumps<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cartilage piercings heal more slowly than earlobe piercings and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are prone to irritation. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the first few days after getting your piercing, you may notice a bump or general swelling around the jewelry. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cartilage piercings typically take anywhere from 4 to 12 months to heal completely. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They heal from the outside in, which means that it may look healed on the outside long before the healing process is actually completed. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, bumps are relatively common with cartilage piercings. They can form soon after your initial piercing or long after it’s truly healed. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if your piercing appears healed, you should still clean it every day for at least three to six months. To heal a cartilage bump, bathe in salt water\/saline solution. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other options are to apply a chamomile compress or apply diluted tea tree oil.<\/span><\/p><p>Remember, proper hygiene and diligent aftercare are at the heart of a successful piercing experience.<\/p><p>At 10 Piercing, we recognize that taking care of your new body art is as vital as choosing the right design and piercer. That’s why we’ve dedicated this section to helping you heal with confidence and maintain your piercings in the best possible condition.<\/p><p>Follow our comprehensive guides, and embrace the joy of beautiful, healthy piercings.<\/p><p>Your body\u2014and your confidence\u2014will thank you! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Piercing Aftercare Embrace the art of aftercare with our Comprehensive Aftercare Section at 10 Piercing. Guided by my two decades of experience, these step-by-step guides and expert insights provide clear, engaging content for healthy piercings. Whether you’re a newcomer or seasoned piercer, this section is your one-stop shop for all things aftercare. 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