BOKA DIN TID

AFTERCARE FOR YOUR PIERCING

Cleaning is crucial for healing a piercing in the best way possible, but above all; Leave your piercing alone!
WHAT IS NORMAL?

Initially: Some bleeding, local swelling, tenderness, or bruising may occur.

During healing: Some discoloration, itching, and excretion of wound fluid (not pus) that forms a crust around the jewelry.
The tissue may tighten around the jewelry during the healing process.

When fully healed: The jewelry may feel somewhat stiff in the piercing; do not use unnecessary force to move it.
If you do not clean your piercing daily, a normal, but foul-smelling discharge may occur.

Even healed piercings can tighten or close within minutes if the jewelry is removed, so if you love your piercing - Always keep a piece of jewelry in it!
REMEMBER THAT:

A piercing can appear healed before the entire healing process is complete, as it typically heals from the outside in. So even if it feels fine, the tissue inside is still delicate.
Be patient and continue cleaning throughout the healing.

ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS before you touch your piercing.
Take care of your health: The healthier your lifestyle, the easier it will be for your piercing to heal.

Get plenty of sleep and eat nutritious food. 95% of the healing is up to you.

Training during recovery is okay as long as it feels good, but take it easy for the first 10-14 days and listen to your body.

Change your bed linens often. At least once a week or as needed.
Wear clean, comfortable clothing that breathes.

It is your own responsibility to ensure that the balls/tops are tight. Check regularly, with clean hands of course.

Do not change jewelry too early, consult about your specific piercing.
THINGS TO AVOID

  • Sleeping on the side where you've been pierced, preferably throughout the entire healing period.

  • Over-washing can prolong healing and irritate your piercing.

  • Cleaning with alcohol, spirits-based liquids, hydrogen peroxide, and harsh soaps.

  • Ointments that can inhibit oxygen supply and necessary air circulation.

  • Picking or removing scabs. These serve as protection against bacteria between washes.

  • Excessive trauma from friction with clothing, excessive movement in the pierced area, playing with and fiddling with the jewelry, and vigorous washing.
    This can lead to prolonged healing, scarring, and migration.

  • Any oral contact as well as contact with another person's bodily fluids on or near your piercing during healing.

  • Stress and drugs, including excessive intake of caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.

  • All forms of bathing, saunas, and tanning beds (8-12 weeks).

  • All forms of makeup and styling products on or near your piercing.

  • Pets should be kept away from the bed during healing, as there are many bacteria in their fur.

CLEANING

Before you clean your piercing, make it a habit to always wash your hands.

Below we have general cleaning methods that work for most people.
But everyone is different and may need to modify their aftercare routine a bit, so listen to your body regarding what works and what doesn't. If you are unsure, reach out.

Saline Spray for Piercings 

Spray the front and back/inside and outside and let air dry.

2-3 times a day throughout the healing process.

IN THE SHOWER

A good addition is to clean around your piercing, easiest in the shower, where you take an extra minute at the end to rinse your piercing with water.
This can help dissolve and wash away any deposits and crusting.

Remember to clean your piercing last, so that regular shower soap, shampoo, and similar products have already been rinsed away.

You do NOT need to twist or pull your jewelry back and forth.
Gently pat dry with a clean towel.

Salt spray helps to increase circulation inside the hole channel and helps draw out excess fluid and bacteria from within.

inside the mouth

For oral piercings, our specialized mouthwash has been developed specifically for this purpose, in comparison to general mouthwash products.
It is also fine to rinse with saline solution.

Rinse morning and night until the bottle is empty.
Pour into the cap, swish for about 30 seconds, and spit out.

Brush your teeth as usual, but be careful at first until you get used to having a piercing there. Switch to a new toothbrush, so everything is fresh and new for your newly done piercing.

Cooling the mouth during the initial period can help reduce swelling and discomfort.
Drink plenty of ice water or gently suck on ice cubes.
Sleeping with two pillows during the first few nights can also help reduce blood flow and thus decrease swelling.

AVOID: Any oral contact such as wet kisses/tongue kisses and oral sex, chewing gum, biting your nails, sharing utensils with others.
If possible, avoid dairy products for the first 2 weeks, as they can promote the growth of fungal bacteria.
Alcohol should be avoided for the first 2-3 weeks as it may lead to bleeding and increased swelling, as well as being dehydrating to the body and potentially prolonging healing.
If you smoke or use snuff, do it as little as possible and rinse your mouth with saline afterward.
Do not play with your piercing, even if it is completely healed. Unnecessary wear can lead to scar tissue and cause permanent damage to teeth and gums.

EAT PROPERLY.
The body needs energy to heal, so eat a well-balanced and nutritious diet.
Spicy and very hot foods may be irritating at first.
Chew slowly and use as little mouth movement as possible initially. The bigger the mouth movements, the more your piercing moves, making it easier to get caught or bite it.
After meals, rinse with saline solution.