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VICt��v'x ^ ~^ - ^ � REC9JM&& Aftercare Guidelines for Body ~erci ngs DEC hkRANG SOLUTIONS Use either one u/both ofthe following solutions for body piercing: saline solution*with NO additives(read label!)or non-iodized sea salt mixture: Dissolve 10EMV/R{ -~lauk non-iodizod (iudine-�oo)awasa|tintooneoup(8oz.)nfwmrm' dioti||*dorbo�|*dwet r�APERN|' miuNOT better! Saline solution that iotoo strong can irritate the piercing. Liquid anti-microbial urgermicidal soap. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BODY PUERC[NGS I- WASH your hands thoroughly before cleaning or toughing on or near your piercing for any reason. 2- SALINE soak at least 2—3 times a day. Simply invert a cup of warm saline solution over the area to form a vacuum for a few minutes. The longer you soak,the better. For certain placements it may be easier to apply using fresh gauze or a cotton ball saturated with saline solution./\brief rinse will remove any residue. 3- SOAP no more than once or twice a day.While showering, lather up a pearl size drop of the soap to clean the jewelry and piercing. Leave the cleanser on the piercing no more than thirty seconds,then rinse thoroughly to remove all traces of the soap from the piercing. 4- DRY with disposable paper products such as gauze or tissues, because cloth towels can harbor bacteria and catch on new piercings causing injury. Pat gently to avoid trauma. WHAT IS NORMAL? Initially: some bleeding, localized swelling,tenderness, or bruising. During healing:some discoloration, itching, secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid(not pus)that will form some crust on the jewelry.The tissue may tighten around the jewelry as it heals. Once healed:the jewelry may not move freely inthe piercing; DDNOT force ft. |fyou fail toinclude cleaning your piercing as a part of your daily hygiene routine, normal but smelly bodily secretions may accumulate. Apiercing may seem healed before healing iecomplete.This isbecause piemingoheal from the outside in, and although it feels healed the tissue remains fragile on the inside. BE PATIENT, and keep cleaning throughout the entire healing period. Even healed piercings can shrink or close in minutes after having been there for years!This varies from person toperson, ifyou like your piercing, leave the jewelry inplace. WHAT TQDO • Wash your hands prior totouching the piercing leave italone except when cleaning. |tienot necessary to rotate the jewelry while healing except possibly during cleaning. w Stay healthy. Get enough sleep, eat a nutritious diet.The healthier your lifestyle,the easier ti will be for your piercing toheal. Exercise during healing iujust fine,juat^|ieten^tnyour body. w Make sure your bedding is kept clean and changed regularly.Wear clean, comfortable, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while sleeping. • Showering is safer than taking a bath, because bathtubs tend to harbor bacteria. If you would like totake obath, clean the tub well before each use. WHAT TQAVOID � Avoid undue trauma such as friction from clothing, excessive motion of the area, playing with the jewelry and vigorous cleaning. These activities can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, prolonged healing, and other complications. * Avoid the use of alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Betadine, Hibiclens, or ointment. w Avoid over cleaning.This can delay your healing and irritate your piercing. ° Avoid all oral contact, rough plan, and contact with others'bodily fluids on or near your piercing during healing. � Avoid stress and recreational drug use including excessive caffeine, niootino, and e|nohui w Avoid submerging the piercing in bodies of water such as lakes, pools Jacuzzis, etc. Or protect yourpieminguaingeup*uiulwateqproufbandogsrsuchmsTegodenn.whiohisavai|ab|eat drugstores. � Avoid ALL beauty and personal care products on or around the piercing including cosmetics, lotions, and sprays, etc. ° Don't hang charms or any object from your jewelry until the piercing is fully healed.