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How To Care For A Piercing

PIERCING AFTERCARE These are standard aftercare rules applicable to all piercings. The factors crucial to healing are simple: Patience & Hygiene. You don't need a lot of products to care for your piercing, just good attention to detail. Healing time varies depending on the region pierced and other factors like your diet, general health, alcohol intake, smoking habits and lifestyle. As always, a balanced diet with a minimum of processed/packaged food and plenty of water & rest are your best allies. Do not deviate from your professional piercer's instructions and do not use any products on the piercing without consulting the piercer. To start with, we want to briefly outline the three major steps in healing of a piercing. This will give you an idea of what to expect at different stages of the process. If you experience any symptoms other than those mentioned here, play it safe and contact your professional piercer for advice. Stage 1 - Immediately after the pie