Initially: Some bleeding, swelling, redness/bruising may occur. Ice and acetaminophen can be used to control swelling. Do NOT use Ibuprofen.  It is a blood thinner and could cause the piercing to bleed longer.

During Healing: You may experience discoloration and a secretion of white/yellowish fluid or blood that may crust around your piercing as well as some itching. NEVER scratch or pick at your healing piercing.

Always wash your hands before cleaning your piercing. Sterile sea salt spray should be used to clean your piercing- we sell it at the desk.  DO NOT over clean your piercing. Twice a day is ENOUGH! 

Diet, rest and your general health all affect how your body will heal. The healthier your lifestyle, the quicker you will heal. 

WARNING SIGNS OF AN INFECTION:

The warning signs of an infection include prolonged pain, swelling, excessive discharge that has a foul odor, severe discoloration, piercing will be hot to the touch. If you suspect an infection, please consult with your piercer first and then you may need to follow up with your physician. DO NOT REMOVE JEWELRY FROM A SUSPECTED INFECTED PIERCING. IF PIERCING IS INFECTED REMOVING THE JEWELRY MAY CAUSE INFECTION TO SPREAD. LET YOUR PIERCER EXAMINE IT FIRST. 

WARNING SIGNS OF REJECTION: 

Skin gets thinner and jewelry appears to get longer. Rejection can happen with any piercing, but is more common in surface piercings like eyebrow or navel. Rejection can happen for a few reasons or may be just your body’s way of ridding itself of the foreign object. If rejection occurs during the healing time please consult your piercer. If rejection happens after your piercing is healed the only option is removing it. IT WILL NOT STOP REJECTING AND WILL EVENTUALLY PUSH ITSELF ALL THE WAY OUT OF YOUR BODY. WHILE THIS PROCESS IS PAINLESS IT WILL LEAVE A NASTY SCAR.