Piercing aftercare

Rule no. 1: Hands off the piercing!

Constantly playing with new body jewellery irritates the injury caused by piercing. This can delay healing. Touching the piercing can also introduce germs and bacteria into the piercing channel and therefore into the wound. The result: infections and inflammation.

So: hands off a fresh piercing!

Rule no. 2: Wash your hands!

If you need to touch the piercing, for example for cleaning and care, always wash your hands thoroughly first. If possible, disinfect them too. The fewer germs and bacteria that can reach the wound from your hands, the better.

Piercing care – how to

Caring for a fresh piercing generally follows the same steps.

Step 1 – Wash and disinfect your hands

Step 2 – Soften any crust that may be present

Step 3 – Carefully remove the crust

Step 4 – Wet the piercing with the care product

The belief persists that a piercing needs to be turned or moved in the fresh wound so the care product can spread through the piercing channel. Opinions differ on this. In fact, a liquid care product spreads into the channel without moving the piercing. Constant movement of the jewellery can also delay healing because the wound, which is what a fresh piercing is, cannot close undisturbed.

Which product to use for piercing care

Above all: no experiments or home remedies. The piercer normally recommends the right care products, and these should be used. Prontolind piercing care products have also proven effective.

Special considerations for piercing care

Some types of piercing need particular care, for example tongue piercings.

Normal piercing care products cannot be used here. Special mouth rinses are used instead. The piercer knows which are most suitable and will recommend them. A pharmacy can also help.

Conventional mouthwashes used daily after brushing your teeth are unsuitable for the aftercare of fresh tongue piercings.

Dermal anchor care

The dermal anchor needs some rest for the first 24 hours. Do not remove the covering and do not clean or disinfect it during this period.

Before any contact with the dermal anchor, hands must be washed with skin-pH-neutral soap ( pH 7, NOT lower or higher! ).

The jewellery should be moved as little as possible, since it could shift or be torn out very easily before healing.

Carefully clean your dermal anchor with skin-pH-neutral soap and clear, lukewarm water.

Carefully remove the crust formed from lymph fluid and blood with a cotton bud, and gently pat the area dry with a clean disposable cloth.