ATLANTA
Piercing Aftercare
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW YOUR CARE INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY AND COMPLETELY. YOU SHOULD START IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING THE STUDIO.
General instructions
Instructions - External Piercings
1 - Wash your hands thoroughly before cleaning or touching your piercing.
2 - One or two (1-2) times a day, using Dr. Bronner’s unscented soap or an antibacterial soap, clean the jewelry, the piercing, and the area around the piercing.
3 - Dry the area with gauze or a soft tissue. Avoid using a cloth towel.
4 - Two to three (2-3) times a day, saturate the area using your piercing aftercare (saline spray or witch hazel). Do not wipe or rinse off the aftercare, allow it to soak in and dry. Be careful not to over do it.
5 - To reduce swelling, take an over the counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (i.e. Ibuprofen or Naproxyn Sodium), at least twice a day until the swelling goes down.
Instructions - Oral Piercings
1 - Rinse your mouth with mouthwash for 60 seconds four to five (4-5) times daily using an anti-septic, alcohol-free mouthwash.
2 - To reduce swelling, allow small pieces of ice to dissolve in your mouth.
3 - Take an over the counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (i.e. Ibuprofen or Naproxyn Sodium), at least twice a day until the swelling goes down.
4 - Use a new, soft-bristled tooth brush and gently brush your tongue and jewelry daily.
5 - Floss daily.
6 - Once the piercing has healed, brush the jewelry more thoroughly to avoid plaque build-up.
Tips
- DO NOT PLAY WITH THE JEWELRY!
- DO NOT REMOVE THE JEWELRY!
- WITH CLEAN HANDS, MAKE SURE TO CHECK AND TIGHTEN THE BALLS OR THREADED ENDS ON YOUR JEWELRY!
- Avoid using alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Betadine, Hibiclens, or ointment.
- Avoid over cleaning.
- Avoid tight fitting clothing.
- Avoid aspirin, alcoholic beverages, and large amounts of caffeine. (Oral)
- Avoid submerging in lakes, swimming pools, etc.
- Avoid all beauty products (i.e. make-up, lotions, and sprays) on or around the piercing.
- Avoid dangling jewelry until the piercing is fully healed.
- Avoid mouthwash containing alcohol. (Oral)
- Avoid oral sexual contact. (Oral)
- Avoid chewing gum, tobacco, fingernails, etc. (Oral)
- Avoid smoking. It increases the risk of infection and slows healing. (Oral)
- Avoid recreational drug use. (Oral)
- Change your bed sheets at least once a week.
For The Midtown Location - Contact Fulton County
https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/board-of-health
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141 Pryor St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
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404-612-4000
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For The EAV Location - Contact Dekalb County
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