Aftercare

ALWAYS wash hands thoroughly before touching or cleaning any piercings.
Use sterile saline 2-3 times daily, drying gently with a paper towel.
Wait 6 months before trying to switch from a stud to a hoop.
Do NOT swim/submerge piercings for at least 2 weeks.
Do NOT twist/turn jewelry.
Do NOT pick scabs off of piercings, let them fall off over time.
Do NOT use peroxide, rubbing alcohol, lotions, ointments or makeup near/on piercings.
Do NOT allow piercings to stay wet, this includes keeping wet hair up and away from piercings.
Avoid putting pressure or sleeping on piercings as this can cause irritation.
Avoid snagging piercings on clothes, blankets, and hair as this can lead to redness, additional swelling, or a bump to form around piercings.
Anti-inflammatory medication may be used as needed for swelling.

Rinse 2-3x daily with alcohol-free mouthwash.
Anytime you eat, drink, or smoke anything you should rinse an additional time with alcohol-free mouthwash.
Avoid foods that may be difficult to chew or are excessively abrasive or spicy.
Avoid playing with piercings as this will cause additional damage to healing tissue.
Anti-inflammatory medication may be used as needed for swelling.

Remove bandage in 1-2 hours and wash gently with liquid antibacterial soap such as DIAL and pat dry with clean paper towel. Do not rub.
Apply a sparing layer of tattoo aftercare product. Do not goop on, a thin application is enough.
Repeat this process 2-3 times daily for at least 5 days. You may switch to plain, white, non-fragranced lotion such as Lubriderm or Eucerin or continue with tattoo aftercare product for the remainder of the healing process (about 2 weeks).
Do NOT pick or scratch your tattoo at any time during the healing process. This can cause additional damage to the skin, bleeding, and cause ink to be pulled out of the skin, leading to missing spots or scarring.
Avoid body washes, perfumes, lotions, and shampoos containing fragrances.
Do NOT swim, use a hot tub, or submerge your tattoo in water for at least two weeks. This can lead to infection and other healing complications.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during the healing process. AFTER your new tattoo has healed, you will need to apply sunscreen when spending time in the sun.
Wear loose fitting clothing and avoid cloth or fabric resting against the skin during the healing process.
Your tattoo will peel and flake for several days. This is normal.
Contact your artist if you have any questions or concerns.