Body Piercing Aftercare Guide
Here at Adorn Body Art we make every attempt to make your piercing experience a safe and happy one. All our Piercers are trained professionals, who disinfect the area pierced and use sterile piercing instruments, sterilized single-use disposable needles and jewelry of the highest quality. Now it is up to you to take appropriate care of your piercing during the entire healing period.
When taken care of properly, infections or irritations are unlikely. When they do occur, it is usually because the piercee has failed to follow their aftercare instructions. Chemicals WILL NOT help your body to heal faster! Quite the opposite in fact.
Chemicals of any kind will upset the balance within your newly forming skin cells, creating a condition in which your piercing will heal tremendously slowly, if ever.DO NOT USE: Rubbing Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Bactine, Hibiclens, Neosporin or any other over the counter antiseptic or antibiotic unless specifically prescribed by a physician or recommended by your Piercer.
Do not put any oils, lotions or ointments on the piercing. They will block the oxygen supply, killing cells and providing an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. Consequently, it is also a good idea to avoid Band-Aids and synthetic fabrics that will prohibit air circulation. ALWAYS CLEAN YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE TOUCHING YOUR PIERCING!! This is the single-most common source of infections. Everything that touches your new piercing should be clean...this includes sheets, towels, clothing and other items, (e.g. phone receivers).
AVOID: Hot tubs, public pools, Tanning beds, and sunbathing or any other activity that would cause the delicate tissue around your piercing to burn, freeze or be subjected to foreign bacteria.
Wear your piercing jewelry at all times, for at least the first 6 months! If jewelry must be removed for a short period of time it is most likely, your piercing will close. We advise you contact Adorn Body Art for any removal or reinsertion of jewelry. Call 503-292-7060.
THE BETTER YOUR HEALTH, THE HEALTHIER YOUR PIERCING.
A nutritious diet with some form of vitamin and mineral supplementation helps the body fight infection. Zinc can be particularly helpful during the first two weeks. One 50-milligram tablet with every meal. Vitamin C in 2000mg. Daily dosages can also strengthen your immune system.
AVOID other people's body fluids, (i.e. sweat, semen, saliva).
Beware of hair and pet dander, as these are notorious for getting dirt and bacteria into piercing.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to call 503 292 7060. Happy Healing!