Following are some quick tips for body piercing aftercare. Please read carefully:

• Try NOT to touch your new piercing! Don’t let anyone else touch your piercing either.(This includes any kind of oral contact).
• Don’t let the piercing come in contact with another person’s bodily fluids.
• If you take proper care, an average piercing will take several months to completely heal therefore, changing or removing jewelry should be avoided during that time period.
• Never use Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, or soap of any kind because they may damage healthy cells and cause scar tissue.
• Petroleum jelly or an antibiotic ointment are also not suggested for aftercare, as they can collect and promote the growth of bacteria and prevent oxygen from getting to the piercing.
• Avoid hot tubs, swimming pools, and soaking in the bathtub during your healing. If you want to swim, cover the piercing with Waterproof Transparent Dressing or Active Waterproof Skin Cover.
• Discontinue intake of alcohol, caffeine, aspirin, and ibuprofen during the initial healing period.
• Arnica Montana in pill form may help to prevent or reduce swelling. Don’t use Arnica gel or cream.
• Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Zinc, and a multivitamin may help throughout the healing process.
• Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds for a few weeks. Definitely avoid tanning oils, lotions, and sand.
• Avoid tight fitting clothes which might irritate a new piercing. Change your bedsheets at least once a week.
• Get good sleep and take care of your body.