What to Expect
Mild swelling, redness, and sensitivity are normal for the first few days.
A bit of clear or white discharge may occur—this is part of the healing process.
Do not panic. Do not touch. Do not overclean.
Clean It (2x a day)
✅ Use:
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Sterile saline solution (or make your own: 1/4 tsp non-iodized sea salt in 1 cup warm distilled water)
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Cotton pad or sterile gauze
💧 How:
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Wash your hands thoroughly.
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Soak or compress the area with saline for 3–5 minutes.
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Let it air dry or pat with a clean paper towel (never cloth).
WHAT NOT TO DO
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🚫 Don’t twist or rotate the jewelry
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🚫 Don’t touch it with unwashed hands
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🚫 Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Dettol, or Betadine
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🚫 Don’t apply creams, ointments, or makeup around the area
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🚫 Don’t sleep on the piercing
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🚫 Avoid swimming (pools, lakes, oceans) during the initial healing
Lifestyle Tips:
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Change your pillowcase every 2–3 days.
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Keep hair, phones, glasses, and makeup away from the piercing.
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Avoid trauma: tight clothes, harsh brushing, or snags.
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Eat clean, hydrate, and rest—your body heals best when it’s healthy.
Healing Times (Estimates):
Earlobe | 6–8 weeks
Cartilage | 3–9 months
Nose (nostril) | 2–4 months
Septum | 6–8 weeks
Navel | 6 months–1 year
Eyebrow | 6–8 weeks
Lip/Labret | 2–3 months
When to Reach Out:
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Excessive swelling or heat
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Yellow or green pus
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Persistent pain or bleeding
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Bumps that don’t go away
PIERCING AFTERCARE
