Specific Piercings Info

Average of 4-6 weeks to heal.

• Swelling will normally occur within the first 72 hours. It is important to drink lots of cold liquids and gently suck on ice to help minimize the swelling.
• Avoid spicy, dairy, citrus and salty foods for about a week as they can lead to irritation. 
• Don't share plates, cups or utensils with others. Replace your toothbrush and keep it clean during the healing period. Keep dirty fingers, pencils, sunglasses, etc out of your mouth. Also, when you brush your teeth, brush your tongue.
• Avoid excessive talking, playing with the jewelry and all oral sexual contact (including wet kissing) during the healing time.
• Check that the threaded ends of the jewelry are on securely. Tighten them each day to ensure the jewelry stays in place.
• Those with tongue piercings should be cautioned that playing with the jewelry excessively is frequently the cause of reported tooth and gum damage that should be avoided.
• Once the swelling has subsided, it its vital to replace the original, longer jewelry with a shorter post to void intra-oral damage. Consult your piercer about downsizing. The tongue should be done in 2-4 weeks.
• Do NOT use products with tooth whitener until the piercing heals.
• Never use Neosporin, Alcohol, or anything similar!

Average of 6 weeks to heal.

• WHEN at any time there is any scabbing on the jewelry, use Q-tips soaked with warm/hot water to soften it up and then wipe it away.
• When doing any physical activity such as working out, sleeping, sex, etc., you will need to place a band-aid snugly on the piercing to insure it won't get smacked around or pulled out. These piercings depend on scar tissue to handling them cautiously will help prevent migration.
• Avoid putting makeup on these piercings even after healed.
• Saline soaks are suggested weekly, even after the piercing is fully healed.
• INFECTION is from touching the piercing with dirty fingers, not getting all the soap out, or submerging in water without a waterproof bandage.
• NEVER use Neosporin, Alcohol, or anything similar.

Average of 2 months to  year to heal.

• WHEN at any time there is any scabbing on the jewelry, use Q-tips soaked with warm/hot water to soften it up and then wipe it away.
• Avoid submerging the piercing in unhygienic bodies of water such as lakes, pools, hot tubs, etc., OR protect your piercing using a wound-sealant bandage.
• A hard, vented eyepatch (sold at pharmacies) can be applied under tight clothing (such as nylon stockings) or secured using a length of ace bandage around the body (to avoid irritation from adhesive). This can protect the area from restrictive clothing, excess irritation, and impact during physical activities such as contact sports.
• INFECTION is from touching the piercing with dirty fingers, not getting all the soap out, or submerging in water without a waterproof bandage.
• Never use Neosporin, alcohol, or anything similar?

Average of 6+ weeks to heal.

• WHEN at any time there is any scabbing on the jewelry, use Q-tips soaked with warm/hot water to soften it up and then wipe it away.
• Avoid submerging the percing in unhygeinic bodies of water such as lakes, pools, hot tubs, etc., OR protect your piercing using a waterproof wound-sealant bandage.

• INFECTION is from touching the piercing with dirty fingers, not getting all the soap out, or submerging in water without a waterproof bandage.
• Never use Neosporin, Alcohol, or anything similar. 

Average of 6 weeks to heal.

• WHEN at any time there is any scabbing on the jewelry, use Q-tips soaked with warm/hot water to soften it up and then wipe it away.
• Avoid submerging the piercing in unhygienic bodies of water such as lakes, pools, hot tubs, etc.
• Exercise caution when drying or cleaning your face with towels/washcloths, these things can catch on the ring and pull it out. IF the ring ever comes out, get a regular earring stud in the hole and come in ASAP to have it put back in. Just remember that this piercing closes up fast.
• A circular band-aid over the ring will protect is when there is concern of it being ripped out.

Average of 6+ weeks to heal.

• WHEN at any time there is any scabbing on the jewelry, use Q-tips soaked with warm/hot water to soften it up and then wipe it away.
• Maintain cleanliness of telephones, headphones, eyeglasses, helmets, hats, and anything that contacts the piercing area.
• Use the t-shirt trick: dress your pillow in a large, clean t-shirt and turn it nightly; one clean t-shirt provides 4 clean surfaces for sleeping.
• INFECTION is from touching the piercing with dirty fingers, not getting all the soap out, or submerging in water without a waterproof bandage,
• Never use Neosporin, Alcohol, or anything similar.