At Electric Expressions, we prioritize your piercing aftercare to ensure optimal healing and long-term health. While many aspects of aftercare are standard, individual variations may occur due to factors such as skin type and piercing location. Please review these instructions carefully to guide you through your piercing aftercare journey.

Basic Piercing Aftercare:

Always wash your hands before touching or cleaning your piercing. Clean your new piercing twice daily throughout the entire healing period, using sterile saline spray available at Electric Expressions, to remove any discharge, dirt, or bacteria.

Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, ointments, or other cleaning agents on or around your piercing. Refrain from using Q-tips or cotton balls as well.

Oral Piercing Aftercare:

In the initial days after getting an oral piercing, periodically apply ice to reduce swelling, and use anti-inflammatories that do not thin your blood. Rinse your mouth with saline solution for one minute after eating, drinking, or smoking while the piercing heals.

Schedule a follow-up appointment with us once your oral piercing has healed, so we can replace the initial longer jewelry with a shorter piece to prevent damage to your teeth and gums.

Avoid spicy, highly acidic foods and beverages during the healing process, and steer clear of any activities that could introduce unclean substances to your oral piercing.

Genital Piercing Aftercare:

Clean the outside of your genital piercing using basic piercing care guidelines. Avoid using soap on healing genital piercings and refrain from activities that could introduce contaminants to the piercing site.

If your genital piercing continues to bleed after the procedure, loosely wrap the area in gauze. For piercings around the urethra, irrigate with saline solution after urination.

Surface Piercing/Anchors Aftercare:

Clean your surface piercing as outlined for basic piercing care. These piercings require ongoing maintenance due to the potential buildup of matter underneath the threaded top. Saline or shower rinses can help remove debris. Avoid applying makeup to these piercings, even after healing.

Even with proper care, surface anchors may be less permanent than other body piercings.

Long-Term Piercing Care:

Maintain proper hygiene by washing your hands before handling your piercing or jewelry. Periodically clean your jewelry with warm water, and gently scrub with a soft toothbrush if necessary.

If your healed piercing becomes irritated, refer to the piercing troubleshooting sections below for guidance.

Piercing Issues and Solutions:

It’s normal for a new piercing to secrete a white or pale yellow liquid during healing, which isn’t necessarily a sign of infection. However, piercings can become infected or irritated due to various factors.

Irritation is often caused by touching the piercing with unclean hands, excessive cleaning, tight clothing, body position during sleep, or other activities that put pressure on the piercing.

If you suspect an infection or allergic reaction, contact us immediately for advice. Do not remove your jewelry unless instructed to do so, as infections are easier to treat with the piercing intact.

Allergic Reactions:

While allergic reactions to high-quality piercing jewelry and cleaning solutions are rare, they can occur. Symptoms may include rash, redness, itchiness, or excessive clear fluid discharge. If you suspect an allergic reaction, switch to a basic saline solution and contact us for further guidance.

Jewelry Embedding, Rejection, and Migration:

Occasionally, jewelry embedding occurs when skin grows over the piercing, usually due to initial swelling. Contact us promptly if you experience this issue to avoid further complications.

In rare cases, the body may reject or migrate a piercing, causing soreness and irritation. If you suspect this is happening, contact us immediately for assistance.

Tighten Your Jewelry Regularly:

Ensure your jewelry is secure by checking and tightening it daily. Threaded pieces should be tightened with clean hands, and threadless pieces should be pushed together to ensure a snug fit. Regularly inspect your jewelry to prevent loss or discomfort.

At Electric Expressions, we’re committed to providing you with expert guidance and support throughout your piercing journey. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.