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* Wash your hands thoroughly before you clean or touch your piercing or the surrounding area.
* Take your H20cean Piercing Aftercare and spray it directly on your piercing. You can spray it on a Q-Tip first if this is easier for you.
* Let the H20cean absorb into your skin for a few moments.
* Take a Q-Tip and gently swab around your piercing to carefully remove lymph deposits (crusties).
* DO NOT rotate your jewelry.
* Repeat this 2 - 3 times per day until your piercing is healed.
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SEA SALT SOAKS |
You may do sea salt soaks in addition to cleaning your piercing with H20cean Piercing Spray. Mix 8 ounces of very warm water with 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt (a coffee mug works well). Place the opening of the cup over your piercing and soak for about 10 minutes. Do this at most once a day.
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ORAL |
*In addition to cleaning the outside of your oral piercing, you will also want to clean the inside with H20cean Rinse. For inner oral piercings such as tongues and tongue webs you will only have to clean the inside.
* For the first first two weeks after your oral piercing, rinse after any eating, drinking or smoking.
* After the first two weeks, rinse twice a day until you are completely healed.
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WHAT IS NORMAL? |
* Initial swelling, bleeding, soreness, redness, tenderness or bruising.
* During healing some discoloration or itching may occur. Secretion of a whitish-yellowish fluid (lymph, not pus) may form some crust around the jewelry.
* The piercing may seem healed before the healing process is complete. This is because the piercing heals from the outside in. Although the piercing may feel healed, the tissue remains fragile on the inside. Be patient and keep cleaning it throughout the entire healing period.
* DO NOT ROTATE YOUR JEWELRY!
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HINTS AND TIPS |
* There is no reason to pick at, twist, move or rotate your jewelry. EVER!
* Stay healthy by eating a nutritious diet and getting enough sleep. The healthier you are, the faster your piercing will heal.
* Make sure you wear clean, comfortable, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while you sleep. Also make sure your bedding is kept clean and changed regularly.
* Be aware that the balls on your jewelry can unscrew or pop out. Remember to check them occasionally and make sure they are secure.
* Avoid misdiagnosis of problems with piercings. If you have a problem, it is important to contact your body piercer at Miraculous Creations for proper identification and treatment.
* Do not take take advice from unqualified people, including friends or family. Unless they are professional piercers, they are not qualified to give such information. Call us at Miraculous Creations, we will always be willing to help.
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WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR |
* Prolonged swelling, redness or bleeding.
* Bumps in or around your piercing.
* Green discharge.
If you have any of these problems please contact your piercer at Miraculous Creations as soon as possible. Please do not take your jewelry out if you think you have a problem. That is usually the worst possible thing to do.
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PRODUCTS TO AVOID |
Rubbing alcohol, Bactine, Hydrogen Peroxide, Ear Piercing Solution, Antibacterial soaps (Soft Soap, Liquid Dial, etc.), Hibiclens, contact lens solution and other products like these. They are the absolute worst thing you could use on your piercing.
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WHY?? |
These products are destructive to newly forming cells, and can kill important cells you need to heal your piercing. They will dry out and irritate your piercing, causing scarring. They can prevent your piercing from healing which can make it more prone to infection.
Products such as Bacitracin, Neosporin, Vaseline, A&D Ointment and other petroleum based ointments will clog your pores, preventing your piercing from being able to breathe properly. Healing a puncture wound is different than healing cuts and scrapes.
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EXTRAS |
You can take vitamins, herbal supplements or use essential oils on your piercing to to help during the healing period. However, essential oils must not be solely relied on for cleaning your piercing. They should only be used in addition to your other aftercare products. Oils can help with issues such as redness, dryness, itching, etc. Please talk to your piercer if you are interested in using oils for these reasons.
Oils you can use include Sweet Almond, Tea Tree oil, and Vitamin E oil.
Vitamins you can use include Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6 and E.
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WHAT TO AVOID |
* Do Not touch or let others touch your piercing for any reason at all.
* Avoid snagging your jewelry as this can disrupt the healing process and can even cause rejection.
* Avoid friction from excessive motion, playing with the jewelry and vigorous cleaning. This can cause scar tissue, migration, rejection, prolonged healing and other complications.
* Avoid submerging your piercing in bodies of water such as pools, lakes, rivers and hot tubs during the healing process.
* Avoid buying any of your body jewelry form a mall. Mall jewelry is not professional. Also, never wear earrings in your body piercings.
* Avoid all beauty and personal care products around the piercing area during healing. Examples include cosmetics, lotions, sprays, etc.
* Avoid taking your jewelry out for long periods of time. If jewelry must be temporarily removed (surgery, sports, etc.) please contact us for a non-metal alternative. Remember, even old, healed piercings can shrink or close in minutes.
* Avoid oral contact, rough play and any contact with any other body fluids in or around your piercing during the entire healing period.
* Avoid using chemical products as they will destroy newly forming cells. This will do more harm than good.
* Avoid changing your jewelry until your piercing is ready. Your piercer will let you know when the time is right.
- Ryen Welker |
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Miraculous Creations Body Art/Tattoos 387 Park Avenue Worcester MA 01610 508.755.1379
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