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Piercing Aftercare Instructions
Thank you for trusting us with your piercing.
Proper aftercare is essential for healthy healing and long-lasting results.
Please read these instructions carefully and follow them throughout the entire healing process.
Cleaning Instructions
• Always wash your hands thoroughly before touching or cleaning your piercing.
• Clean the piercing 2 times per day using a sterile saline solution.
• Apply saline directly to the piercing or with clean, non-woven gauze.
• If recommended by your piercer, gently clean around the area with a mild, fragrance-free soap, then rinse thoroughly.
• Do not rotate or twist the jewelry during healing.
• Gently dry the area using clean, disposable paper towels.
(Cloth towels can harbor bacteria and snag jewelry.)
What Is Normal During Healing
• Mild swelling, redness, tenderness, or warmth
• Light bleeding during the first few days
• Clear or whitish fluid that may dry and form light crusties
• Itching or tightness as the tissue heals
A piercing may look healed on the outside before it is fully healed inside.
Healing happens from the outside in — patience is essential.
What To Do
• Leave the jewelry in place at all times during healing
• Maintain good hygiene and a healthy lifestyle
• Stay hydrated, eat well, and get enough sleep
• Wear clean, breathable clothing that does not put pressure on the piercing
• Showers are safer than baths
• If bathing, clean the tub beforehand and rinse the piercing afterward
What To Avoid
• Touching the piercing with unwashed hands
• Rotating or moving jewelry unnecessarily
• Over-cleaning (this can delay healing)
• Alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Betadine®, or harsh soaps
• Ointments or heavy creams (they block air circulation)
• Bactine®, ear-care solutions, or products containing Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK)
• Excessive friction, pressure, or trauma
• Sleeping directly on fresh piercings
• Submerging the piercing in pools, lakes, hot tubs, or oceans during healing
• Makeup, lotions, sprays, or beauty products on or near the piercing
• Hanging charms or additional jewelry until fully healed
Jewelry & Healing
• Leave the original jewelry in place for the entire healing period
• Even healed piercings can close quickly if jewelry is removed
• If jewelry must be removed for medical reasons, contact us for guidance
• Check threaded jewelry regularly for tightness using clean hands
• Do not remove jewelry if infection is suspected — contact a professional
When To Contact Us
Please contact us if you experience:
• Excessive swelling
• Severe pain
• Thick yellow or green discharge
• Heat, fever, or spreading redness
If possible, send a photo so we can advise you properly.
Recommended Aftercare Products
We recommend using sterile saline solution and professional aftercare products available directly in our studio.
All piercings at Angel Tattoo Tampa are performed by Ryan , our professional piercer with over 25 years of experience.
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