Everything you need to know about your new piercing is on this page. It is very important that you read it carefully, and please keep it for future reference.

If you are tempted to deviate from these instructions, in any way, please call us first.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL PIERCINGS:

* Do not touch your piercing unless you are cleaning it.

* Only clean your piercing after you have washed your hands.

* Do not let anyone else touch your piercing.

* A little redness and a white scab or discharge are "normal".

* Do not use alcohol, peroxide, ointments, creams, moisturizers, hand-sanitizers,
perfumes, sprays, powders, oils, sunscreens, or hair products on or near your
piercing.

* Do not submerge your piercing in water until it heals.

* Avoid tight clothing. This includes hats, belts, pantyhose etc.

* No tanning.

* If you lose your jewelery or it falls out, we will put it back in (if possible), but a
service charge will apply.

* You must check your beads daily to make sure they have not become loose.

FACIAL & EAR PIERCING:

Product to use: Sea Salt Spray

Clean: 2 times a day

Healing time: 6 to 8 weeks

* Soak Q-tip with warm water, to remove any scab or discharge, until jewelery &
piercing are thoroughly cleaned.

* Apply Sea Salt Spray to piercing using a clean Q-tip. Gently work through the piercing
by moving the jewelery back & forth, to allow the solution to penetrate the piercing.

NAVELS AND NIPPLES:

Product to use: Dragon Mist Soap & Sea Salt Spray
(sea salt soak: 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 cup of boiled water)

Clean: 2 times per day( after showering and especially after any sweaty activity)
2 times per week - sea salt soak

Healing Time: 8 weeks

* Shower normally. At the end of your shower, use a warm wet Q-tip to remove
any scab or discharge from around your piercing and jewelery.

* Apply Dragon Mist soap directly to cleanse the outside of piercing and
surrounding area.

* Rinse under shower until all soap is removed.

* Apply Sea Salt Spray with a Q-tip. Gently work through the piercing by moving
the jewelery back and forth, to allow the solution to penetrate the piercing.

TWICE A WEEK: Use a shot glass filled with the sea salt solution (mixing instructions above) to soak your piercing for 15 minutes by creating suction around you navel. Rinse well afterwards.

ORAL PIERCING CARE INSTRUCTIONS

AVOID THE FOLLOWING FOR THE NEXT 8 WEEKS:

* SMOKING - We realize this may be hard to do, but understand that it will not "help" your
piercing in any way. Cutting down is advised, if quitting is unrealistic at this time.

* Dairy products (in moderation, may increase swelling and soreness)

* Drugs & alcohol....drugs in any form especially those in the methamphetamine group may
cause excessive swelling in the first month and slow healing.

* Spicy foods, citrus fruits, and juices (burns and irritates)

* Open mouth kissing and oral sex wihout a condom, you should not let your piercing
come in contact with another persons fluids.

* Eat Normally...choose healthy foods that you feel "comfortable" eating. It should not hurt when you eat.

TONGUE, SCRUMPER, TONGUE WEB

Product to use: Sea Salt Oral Rinse

Clean: After you eat, drink or smoke anything other than water or ice for 4 weeks.

Healing Time: 4 to 8 weeks

* Use a 1/2 a shot glass (approx.1/2 an ounce) of Sea Salt Oral Rinse, rinse for a full 30 seconds
after consuming anything other than water (at least 3 or 4 times per day).

Normal symptoms include a swelling period of 2 to 10 days and some whiteness of the tongue.

Your oral hygiene routine is very important. Always brush you teeth and tongue, including the bottom of the barbell, at least twice a day. You may continue flossing regularly.

Tongue jewelry should be changed to a shorter barbell 4 weeks after being pierced to avoid
problems with teeth and gums.

LABRET AND LIP

Product to use: Sea Salt Oral Rinse and Sea Salt Spray

Clean: 2 times a day

Healing time: 6 to 8 weeks

* Soak Q-tip with warm water to remove any scab or discharge.

* Apply Sea Salt Spray to piercing using a clean Q-tip. Gently work through the
piercing by moving jewelery back and forth to allow the solution to penetrate the piercing.
Then..

* Use 1/2 a shot glass (approx. 1/2 an ounce) of the Sea Salt Oral Rinse, rinse
for a full 30 seconds after consuming anything other than water.

After healing is complete, you may need to get a shorter piece of jewelry. This will decrease any possible damage to teeth and gums.

Should you have any questions or concerns please come in and see one of our piercers.

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