Piercing healing.

How do you properly care for a new piercing?

A new piercing is an exciting way to express yourself, but it is also important to take good care of your piercing so that it heals properly. In this blog we discuss how to optimally care for your new piercing.

1. Understand healing time

Every piercing has a different healing time. Here are some common examples:

• Ear piercings (such as a helix or tragus): 3 to 6 months
• Nose piercing: 4 to 6 months
• Navel piercing: 6 months to 1 year
• Nipple piercing: 6 months to 1 year

It is important to be patient and allow the full healing time to pass before changing jewelry or discontinuing care.

2. Keep it clean

A clean piercing is essential to prevent infections. Follow these tips:

• Wash your hands: Only touch your piercing with clean hands.
• Clean twice daily: Use a saline solution or a specific cleaner recommended by your piercer. Soak a sterile cotton swab in the solution and gently dab around the piercing.
• Avoid alcohol and hydrogen peroxide: These can irritate the skin and slow the healing process.

3. Avoid irritants

During the healing process, it is important to keep the area around your piercing as calm as possible:

• Do not touch or twist: Although it may be tempting, too much touching can cause irritation.
• Avoid swimming: Avoid swimming pools, ocean and hot tubs to minimize contact with bacteria.
• Be careful with make-up and care products: Make sure that products such as foundation, perfume and hairspray do not come into contact with your piercing.

4. Watch for signs of problems

Keep an eye on your piercing and be alert for signs of problems such as:

• Redness, swelling or warmth: This may indicate an infection.
• Pus or discharge: A small amount of white discharge is normal, but yellow or green pus can be a problem.
• Persistent pain: If the pain gets worse instead of better, consult your piercer or doctor.

5. Be patient

Healing takes time. Even if your piercing looks healed on the outside, it may still be fragile on the inside. Continue with your routine until you are sure your piercing is fully healed.

Conclusion

Good aftercare is the key to a healthy, beautiful piercing. Follow the tips in this blog and always listen to your piercer's advice. This way you can proudly show off your new piercing without any hassle or discomfort!