General Piercing Aftercare

1.  Thoroughly wash hands with warm water and soap.

2.  Soak piercing with a warm, wet paper towel or a dixie cup with warm water to remove any crusting.

3.  Coat ring with betadine or saline solution and rotate the ring back and forth twice to get solution into the piercing.

4.  Allow solution to remain in piercing for 3 to 5 minutes.

5.  Rinse thorougly with warm water and rotate the ring back to its original position.

6.  Rings must be kept in place for at least 2 to 3 months or as advised by the piercer.

7.  Only use quality jewelry such as: surgical steel, niobium, titanium, 14kt solid gold (not plated or filled) or inert nylon.

8.  Keep piercing from becoming irritated by your clothing by cushioning the piercing with a gauze pad or folded paper towel if necessary.

9.  DO NOT USE ANY OINTMENTS ON PIERCING (ANTIBACTERIAL OR OTHERWISE).

*If you experience any problems with your piercing, contact your piercer for professional advice.