USE WARM SEA SALT WATER (SALINE) SOAKS – MORNING AND EVENING
Soaking your piercing with a warm, mild sea salt water solution will not only feel good, it will also help prevent infection, reduce the risk of scarring, and speed the healing of your piercing.
Moreover, how do you take care of a surface piercing?
The best way to clean it is to use a saline solution or non-iodized sea salt solution, not agitating the piercing. The piercing should be cleaned a few times a day for the first few weeks. Avoid rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide as they will slow the healing process by drying and killing the new healthy cells.
Then, do you have to clean piercings after they heal?
If your piercing is still healing you should never ever remove jewelry. But even once healed, you don’t need to remove your jewelry to clean the area. You can simple clean around and under the jewelry while it is still in. This is often the case with healing piercings, but especially healed piercings.
What piercings reject the most?
What piercings reject the most? Surface piercings have the highest rejection rate. Surface piercings such as microdermals as well as eyebrow piercings and navel piercings reject the most because they are closest to the surface of the skin.
Do all surface piercings reject?
Any piercing has the potential to be rejected. Rejection depends on the person’s immune system and how well the piercing heals. But, the body tends to reject some types of piercings more often than others. Surface piercings are the most common types of piercing to be rejected by the body.
What to clean a surface piercing with?
Surface Piercing Aftercare: Cleaning & Healing Information
To clean your new piercing you must use a solution of natural salt and pre-boiled water (a small pinch of salt in an egg cup of water is ideal). Using the salt water and a cotton bud gently clean the area twice a day.
How long does a surface piercing last?
The healing time on a surface piercing can last from any time between 6 – 16 weeks. During this time, it is important to keep the piercing clean and irritation-free.
How do you change a surface piercing?
Unscrew the bead from one end of your surface barbell or Tygon tubing. Gently pull on the other bead to remove the jewelry. Massage the skin around your piercing for one or two minutes, to make jewelry insertion more comfortable and accessible. Pinch up the skin in between the two holes, to bring them closer together.
Can you drain a piercing bump?
You shouldn’t drain any pus or remove crust, as this can worsen your symptoms and lead to increased scarring. In many cases, the bump will clear with treatment. Keep reading to learn how to treat the affected area and prevent further irritation.
How do I stop my surface Tragus from rejecting?
Here are a few tips to reduce the likelihood of rejection:
- Getting a larger gauge, or width, may reduce your chance of rejection.
- Speak with your piercer about the depth of the piercing and the best size for jewelry to wear while you’re healing.
- Follow all aftercare instructions.
When should I stop cleaning my piercing?
We suggest cleaning no more than once a day. On average, most piercings will need to be cleaned over the next 3-4 months (unless otherwise stated by your piercer). It is vital that you do not over-clean the piercing. If it has been longer than four months, do not clean the piercing anymore.
Should you twist new piercings?
Don’t touch a new piercing or twist the jewelry unless you‘re cleaning it. Keep clothing away from the piercing, too. Excessive rubbing or friction can irritate your skin and delay healing. Keep the jewelry in place.
