Body piercing
Piercing Aftercare
Follow the instructions detailed below to look after your body piercing.
The advice has been formulated over the years and should be strictly followed by any piercing enthusiast.
General instructions
Looking after your piercing
Bathe a new piercing twice daily, keep it uncovered, and avoid swimming and saunas for at least two weeks.
- Bathe the piercing twice daily with either a salt water solution or with a mild antiseptic solution until the piercing has completely healed.
- Do not cover the piercing.
- Clothing should be worn as loosely as possible for the initial 4 weeks following the piercing.
- Do not touch or turn the jewellery.
- Do not go swimming or use a sauna for a minimum of two weeks following the piercing. Showering is preferable within this period.
- Do not sleep on the piercing.
- If any weeping occurs, clean the piercing twice daily with a weak solution of hydrogen peroxide and water for two days and then return to the normal cleaning solution for a week. Repeat this action the following week if deemed necessary.
Tongue & lip
Aftercare for tongue and lip piercings
Instructions for tongue and lip piercings:
- Eat soft foods only during initial healing period.
- Consume plenty of cold drinks within the initial healing period.
- Rinse piercing with salt water after meals.
- No smoking until the piercing has healed (this might even help you give up the bad habit!)
- Ice will reduce swelling.
Est. 1982 · Enfield, London
Any questions?
If you are unsure about your piercing for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You may also find your question answered on the Piercing FAQs page, or in our advice on how to choose a safe piercer.