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•Don't hang charms or any object from your jewelry until the piercing is fully healed. HINTS AND TIPS-Jewelry •Unless there is a problem with the size,style,or material of the initial jewelry,leave it in the place for the entire healing period. See a qualified piercer to perform any jewelry change that becomes necessary during healing. See the APP website to locate an APP member,or to request a copy of our Picking Your Piercer brochure.) •Contact your piercer if your jewelry must be removed(such as for a medical procedure).There are non-metallic jewelry alternatives available. •Leave jewelry in at all times.Even old or well-healed piercing can shrink or close in minutes even after having been there for years. If removed,re-insertion can be difficult or impossible. •With clean hands or paper product, be sure to regularly check threaded ends on your jewelry for tightness. ("Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey.") • Should you decide you no longer want the piercing,simply remove the jewelry(or have a professional piercer remove it)and continue cleaning the piercing until the hole closes. In most cases only a small mark will remain. •In the event an infection is suspected,quality jewelry or an inert alternative should be left in place to allow for drainage of the infection. If the jewelry is removed,the surface cells can close up,which can seal the infection inside the piercing channel and result in an abscess. Do not remove jewelry unless instructed to by a medical professional. For Particular Areas Navel: •A hard,vented eye patch(sold at pharmacies)can be applied under tight clothing(such as nylon stockings)or secured using a length of Ace(K bandage around the body(to avoid irritation from adhesive).This can protect the area from restrictive clothing,excess irritation,and impact during physical activities such as contact sports. Ear/Ear Cartilage and Facial: • Use the t-shirt trick: Dress your pillow in a large,clean t-shirt and turn it nightly; one clean t-shirt provides four clean surfaces for sleeping. •Maintain cleanliness of telephones,headphones,eyeglasses,helmets,hats,and anything that contacts the pierced area. •Use caution when styling your hair and advise your stylist of a new or healing piercing. Nipples: •The support of a tight cotton shirt or sports bra may provide protection and feel comfortable,especially for sleeping. Genital: •Genital Piercings—especially Prince Alberts,Ampallangs,and Apadravyas—can bleed freely for the first few days. Be prepared. • Urinate after using soap to clean any piercing that is near the urethra. •Wash your hands before touching on(or near)a healing piercing. • In most cases you can engage in sexual activity as soon as you feel ready,but maintaining hygiene and avoiding trauma are vital; all sexual activities should be gentle during the healing period. •Use barriers such as condoms, dental dams,and waterproof bandages,etc.to avoid contact with your partners' body fluids,even in monogamous relationships. • Use clean,disposable barriers on sex toys. • Use a new container of water-based lubricant;do not use saliva. •After sex,an additional saline soak or clean water rinse is suggested. Each body is unique and healing times vary considerably. If you have any questions,please contact your piercer Please seek medial attention in the situation of excessive swelling, heat and red lining coming from there procedure area going towards the heart.