Piercing Aftercare

Daily Cleaning Routine

  • Wash Hands: Always scrub with antibacterial soap before touching your piercing.
  • Frequency: Clean 2–3x daily until fully healed.
  • Approved Cleansers: Use sterile saline (NeilMed or Base Laboratories), organic sea salt, or Bactine.
  • Process: Spray the site directly or use a saturated cotton swab. Gently pat dry with a disposable paper towel (no cloth towels).

Oral Piercing Care

  • Rinse: Use alcohol-free mouthwash diluted 50/50 with distilled water.
  • When: Rinse after every meal and before bed.
  • Ice: Use clean ice chips to reduce initial swelling.

Swelling & Pain Management

  • Cold Compress: Apply ice (wrapped in a paper towel) to the area.
  • Ibuprofen: May be taken as directed to help with inflammation.

HEALTH & INFECTIONS

  • Disclaimer: I am not a physician. If you suspect an infection (red streaks, extreme swelling, yellow/green discharge, or fever), seek medical assistance immediately.

Jewelry sizes based on piercing type:

Not sure what size jewelry to buy for your healed piercing? Check your size here!

  • Nose -- 18g
  • Ear Lobes -- standard earring or 22g
  • Eyebrow, all cartilage, and all lip piercings -- 16g
  • Belly and nipples -- 14g

*Most piercings are done with 10mm length jewelry, with the exception of belly, nipple and lip piercings which are fit to anatomy with a few extra mm for swelling.