Ears, Cartilidge, Eyebrow, Nipple, Septum, & Nostril Piercing Care

For the first month:

• Clean your piercing with care solution 4 times a day. (apply with sterile q-tips)
• Slight swelling, redness, or discharge from the pierced area is normal.
• No swimming in fresh, salt or chlorinated water.
• Never use alcohol or peroxide on your piercing.
• Do not use make-up, moisturizers, or lotions on or near the newly pierced area.
• Do not change out your jewelry for at least a month.
• Always wash hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap prior to handling piercing

For the first two weeks:

• Limit your exposure to the sun.

For the first 10 days:

• Apply a small amount of bacitracin ointment with a sterile q-tip onto your piercing after each cleaning with care solution.

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Lip And Labret

For the first two weeks:

• Swish with listerine for 20-30 seconds every time you eat, drink, or smoke.
• Avoid hot, spicy foods, hot temperature foods, or acidic foods and beverages, such as tomato sauce and orange juice.
• Limit your exposure to the sun.
• Swelling may be reduced by the following:
  • Applying ice or popsicles to the inside of the lip.
  • Taking advil, motrin, or ibuprofen.
  • Avoiding sucking through a straw.

For the first ten days:

• No beer, wine coolers, or malt liquor. These products can cause a yeast infection in the mouth that will need medical attention.

For the first month:

• Clean the outside of your piercing with care solution 4 times a day. (apply with sterile q-tips)
• Slight swelling, redness, or discharge on the pierced area is normal.
• No swimming in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water.
• Leave your original jewelry in for at least a month before changing it out.
• Never use alcohol or peroxide on your piercing.
• Do not use make-up, moisturizers, or lotions on or near the pierced area.
• Always wash hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap prior to handling piercing

For the first 10 days:

• Apply a small amount of bacitracin ointment with a sterile q-tip onto the outside of your piercing after each cleaning with the care solution.

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Tongue

For the first two weeks:

• Swish with listerine for 20-30 seconds every time you eat, drink, or smoke.
• Very gently brush the tongue to remove any discharge or buildup.
• Avoid hot, spicy foods, hot temperature foods, or acidic foods and beverages, such as tomato sauce and orange juice.

For the first month:

• You must leave your original jewelry in for at least a month before changing it out.
• Slight swelling or discharge from the pierced area is normal.
• Swelling may be reduced by the following:
  • Applying ice or popsicles to the tongue.
  • Taking advil, motrin, or ibuprofen.
  • Avoid sucking through a straw.

For the first ten days:

• No beer, wine coolers, or malt liquor. These products can cause a yeast infection in the mouth that will need medical attention

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Navel

For the first two months:

• Clean your piercing with care solution 4 times a day. (apply with sterile q-tips)
• Slight swelling, redness, or discharge from the pierced area is normal.
• No swimming in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water.
• Never use alcohol or peroxide on your piercing.
• Do not use make-up, moisturizers, or lotions on the newly pierced area.
• Do not change out your jewelry for at least 2 months.
• Always wash hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap prior to handling piercing

For the first two weeks:

• Limit your exposure to the sun.

For the next two months:

• Clean your piercing with care solution 2 times a day.

For the first 10 days:

• Apply a small amount of bacitracin ointment with a sterile q-tip onto your piercing after each cleaning with the care solution.

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Enjoy your piercings!