Aftercare

It’s important to take good care of your piercing so it heals well.

• Clean the piercing area every morning and evening with a mild unscented soap without any perfume or dye (Dove, Ivory, Spectro-Gel...).
• Clean your hands. Use a cotton swab, a little water and soap to gently clean both sides of the piercing.
• It’s normal for some fluid to run out from the wound (lymph), but it should not be smelly, yellowish or greenish (signs of infection). The liquid usually dries up where the jewelry enters the skin, forming a small crust of crystalline appearance (sometimes yellowish).
• The "crust" should usually go away when cleaning. If it doesn’t, it’s important not to scratch or tear it off. A warm compress will help them soften and fall off.
• These symptoms will subside overtime but can always return periodically during healing, during hormonal changes, for example.
• It’s important not to move or turn the jewel during the healing process of the piercing.
• When cleaning your hair, it’s advisable to clean the piercing AFTER to avoid shampoo residues.
• If possible, limit pets access to the bedroom during the healing process. If this is not possible, make sure that your pillowcase and sheets are clean at all times and that they are not contaminated by animals.
• NEVER apply alcohol, peroxide or ointment (Polysporin and others) to the piercing area.

• Rinse mouth after your main meals with a mouthwash containing no alcohol.
• For the rest of the day, if you drink anything other than water, nibble between meals or smoke, you should rinse your mouth with a Wound Wash such as NeilMed or Arm&Hammer available in Pharmacy in the First Aid section. Overuse of the mouthwash may cause oral flora problems and is not recommended.
• Consumption of alcohol, spicy foods and dairy products is not recommended as long as the wound is inflamed (usually one week).
  
  If your piercing is partly outside the mouth, as in the case of various labret piercings or cheeks, follow the instructions for regular piercings for the external part.

In case of problems, complications or any question or concern, do not hesitate to contact me.