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  • Your new piercing is an open wound, and how you treat it for the next few months is critical. Follow these "Streets Meet Art" golden rules:

    • Clean Twice a Day: Use a sterile saline wound wash or Dial Gold Antibacterial Soap. Do not use harsh soaps, alcohol, peroxide, or ointments (like Neosporin), as these kill healthy cells and delay healing.

    • The "Hands Off" Rule: Do not touch, twist, or rotate your jewelry. Your hands carry bacteria that can cause infections. If you must touch it, wash your hands thoroughly first.

    • Don’t Change the Jewelry: Leave your starter jewelry in for the full healing period (typically 6–12 weeks for lobes, 6–12 months for cartilage). Changing it too early can cause the hole to close instantly or become irritated.

    • Sleep Smart: Avoid sleeping directly on your new piercing. If you have a new ear piercing, a "donut" or travel pillow can help you sleep without putting pressure on the site.

    • Avoid Submerging: No pools, lakes, hot tubs, or baths for at least 4 weeks. Showering is perfectly fine—just rinse away any soap residue from the piercing site.

    • Watch for "The Bump": If you notice a small bump forming, don’t panic. It’s usually irritation. Check in with us, and we can help you troubleshoot the cause.

  • Healing a piercing in the oral area requires keeping both the skin and the inside of your mouth clean. Follow these specific steps:

    • Rinse After Eating: Every time you eat, drink (anything other than water), or smoke, rinse your mouth for 30 seconds with an alcohol-free mouthwash.

    • Clean the Outside: Just like other piercings, clean the external jewelry and skin twice a day using sterile saline or Dial Gold Antibacterial Soap. Gently pat dry.

    • The "Ice" Trick: For the first 48 hours, suck on clean ice chips to help minimize the initial swelling common with tongue and lip piercings.

    • Brush Gently: Continue to brush your teeth twice a day, but be extremely careful around the jewelry. It is highly recommended to buy a new, soft-bristled toothbrush to avoid introducing old bacteria to the area.

    • Avoid Irritants: For the first 2 weeks, stay away from spicy, salty, or highly acidic foods (like citrus). Also, avoid "sharing" saliva (kissing or sharing drinks) while the piercing is in its initial healing phase.

    • Downsize Your Jewelry: Swelling is normal, so we start you with a longer bar. Once the swelling goes down (usually in 2–4 weeks), it is critical to come back and have us downsize your jewelry to prevent damage to your teeth and gums.

  • It’s completely normal for a new piercing to be a little dramatic for the first week or two. Here is how to tell the difference between a healing piercing and one that needs attention:

    What is NORMAL (Don’t Panic):

    • Redness & Swelling: Expect some minor swelling and a pinkish hue around the site for the first few days.

    • "Crusties": Clear or pale yellow fluid that hardens into a crust is just lymph fluid—it’s a sign your body is healing.

    • Minor Bleeding: Occasional spotting is normal, especially if the piercing gets bumped or snagged.

    • Itching: As the skin repairs itself, it’s going to itch. (Resist the urge to scratch!)

    What is NOT Normal (Time to Take Action):

    • Extreme Heat: If the area feels hot to the touch or the redness is spreading in streaks away from the piercing.

    • Thick, Dark Discharge: Green, grey, or very dark yellow pus that has a foul odor.

    • Severe Throbbing: Intense, persistent pain that prevents you from sleeping or gets worse over time.

    • Fever or Chills: If you feel flu-like symptoms along with a painful piercing, your body is fighting an infection.

    Artist Note: If you are unsure, reach out to us!

    If you experience a fever or severe swelling that restricts breathing (for tongue/lip piercings), please seek medical attention immediately.

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