Tongue Piercing

 

During the first 3 hours avoid eating, drinking alcohol and smoking. Gargle with mouthwash and drink lots of water. Healing will take 5-10 days during which time you must avoid beer, alcohol and snacks or sweets between main meals. Intimate oral activities should be avoided. Brush your teeth after each meal. During the first 3 days you may experience difficulties in speaking, chewing and swallowing as the tongue will be somewhat swollen. Ice cubes are helpful to keep the swelling down.

 

Naval Piercing

 

Clean and disinfect daily and turn ring from one end to the other. Scabs that form on either end of the piercing should be left alone. Avoid saunas, solarium, swimming and bathing as the tissue may swell and soften (Danger of infection). Do not wear a belt or tight fitting clothing over the navel till the piercing is completely healed. On sitting down the waist band should be loosened to reduce pressure on the tissue. During the healing process a scab will form and the puncture site may ooze slightly (lymph). This is a sign that healing is taking place. The oozing may get onto the ring and when dry is like a scab. This should be removed from the ring using warm water and slowly turning the ring. This is done best under the shower.

 

Eyebrow Piercing

 

Clean and disinfect daily and turn ring from one end to the other. Apply disinfectant on both ends of the ring. During the first few weeks apply a gauze over the ring before retiring at night. Avoid sunbathing, sauna etc.. During the healing process a scab will form and the puncture site may ooze slightly (lymph). This is a sign that healing is taking place. The oozing may get onto the ring and when dry is like a scab. This should be removed from the ring using warm water and slowly turning the ring. This is done best under the shower.

 

 

Ear, Earlobe & Nose Piercing

 

Clean and disinfect daily and turn ring or stud from one end to the other. Apply disinfectant on both ends or the ring or stud. During the healing process a scab will form and the puncture site may ooze slightly (lymph). This is a sign that healing is taking place. The oozing may get onto the ring or stud and when dry is like a scab. This should be removed from the ring or stud using warm water and slowly turning the ring or stud.

 

 

Nipple Piercing

 

Clean and disinfect daily and turn ring from one end to the other. Scabs that form on either end of the piercing should be left alone. During the first 3 weeks avoid swimming, bathing, sauna etc. due to a raised chance of infection from tissue softening. Cover with gauze during sun tanning. During the healing process a scab will form and the puncture site may ooze slightly (lymph). The oozing may get onto the ring and when dry is like a scab. This should be removed from the ring using warm water and slowly turning the ring. This is done best under the shower.