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Taking Care of Your Piercing
The best aftercare will depend on various factors. Each body is unique and every piercing is different. There are a number of things you can do to help your body to heal the piercing. Some of them are:
Keep Your Hands Off the Piercing!
Dirty (unwashed) hands are the worst enemy for piercings. During the course of the day, your hands become covered with germs. If you touch the piercing, even just near the area, you will deposit bacteria at the piercing site, possibly causing an infection.
Eat Correctly
It is a proven factor that if you eat a healthful, balanced diet, your body functions better and heals faster. You can also take vitamin C and zinc to help promote healing, in most cases.
Sea Salt
It is proven that if you apply a very mild, warm sea salt water soak (saline) to your piercing, it can can help your body to heal your piercing. It may also reduce the risk of an infection by helping remove bacteria from the area.
Liquid Soap
It is widely accepted that a mild soap used to gently wash the piercing followed by a thorough rinsing is suitable for most piercings. Ask your piercer for suggestions on products that are available in your area. Usually once or twice a day works best; don’t over-clean the piercing. Also, don’t use multiple cleaners at the same time (salt water is ok though).
NEVER Use the Following Things:
Hydrogen Peroxide or Alcohol
Over the years, piercing industry professionals have learned that these products are far too strong and cause more problems than they help.
Antibiotic Ointments, Gels and Creams
These products trap dirt and germs inside a piercing and prevent oxygen from reaching the wound. They may work well for cuts and scrapes, but are not good for piercings.
Specific Aftercare Information
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions or think there might be a problem with your piercing - please don't hesitate - call us at
713-526-2769, and one of our staff will be more than happy to help out right away.
These guidelines are based on a combination of vast professional experience, common sense, research, and extensive clinical practice. This is not to be considered a substitute for medical advice from a doctor. Be aware, however, that many doctors have no specific training or experience regarding piercing and may not be educated on how to best assist you.
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