- Remove dressing after one hour (blood may be present) wash piercing with warm salt water (8:1 ratio) or diluted Tea Tree Oil to remove blood & secretions completely (do not use cotton wool or lint). Surgical spirit, TCP or Witch Hazel etc. must not be used.
- Wash piercing 3-4 times daily as above, until piercing has healed (healing can take 3-6 months depending on area pierced).
- "Savlon" antiseptic wound wash spray can be applied daily as an option when bathing is not possible.
- Keep piercing & jewellery clean and free from bodily secretions at all times.
- Do not remove jewellery for at least 12 weeks (jewellery purchased from this studio will be fitted free of charge).
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