AFTERCARE FOR
MICRODERMAL PIERCINGS

What to do after your piercing Every piercing creates a small wound. To help it heal smoothly, remember two things: 1. Let your body recover without unnecessary interference. 2. Keep the piercing clean. Ignoring these basic rules can lead to inflammation or other avoidable problems. For routine aftercare, you will need three items: Octenisept, sterile saline solution, and hypoallergenic medical tape. These can be purchased at a pharmacy. How to care for your piercing Saline solution: Pour a little solution into a clean container and soak the piercing for three minutes, or apply a generous saline compress with sterile gauze. Gently remove softened discharge or crusts with a cotton swab. The aim is to clean the piercing gently without injuring the surrounding skin. Afterward, rinse off the remaining saline with clean water. Octenisept Moisten a cotton pad or gauze and apply it to both sides of the piercing for one to two minutes. This step helps disinfect the area, especially if dust or dirt may have reached it or you accidentally touched it with your hands. Aftercare timeline First 30 days: - Rinse the piercing with saline morning and evening to prevent discharge from building up. - Whenever dust or dirt gets on the piercing, clean it with Octenisept, no more than two or three times a day. - Cover the piercing with a hypoallergenic dressing with an absorbent pad during the first few days to protect the wound around the clock. - Afterward, you can stop using the dressing, but keep your bedding and clothes clean. - Avoid contact with creams, sprays, scrubs, and other cosmetics.

To ensure your piercing heals without complications, it's important to: 1. Avoid touching or twisting the jewelry. Avoid snagging or excessive movement, especially when combing your hair, changing clothes, or wearing glasses or masks. Any accidental movement can damage the piercing. 2. Don't allow anyone to touch your piercing. Even your closest friends—this isn't just a matter of hygiene, it's also a protection against infection. 3. Avoid contact with cosmetics and styling products. Keep hairsprays, mousses, oils, hair dyes, and makeup away from the piercing area. If you plan to color, cut, or style your hair, it's best to do so before the procedure. 4. Avoid steaming or overheating the piercing area. Baths, saunas, pools, and swimming in open water are contraindicated: at least a month away from water and about 1.5–2 months away from overheating. 5. Don't change your jewelry yourself. Even if everything seems to have healed, without special tools, it's easy to damage the root canal and start the healing process all over again. Remember: a healthy body has all the resources to heal naturally. Therefore, do not use medications without consulting a specialist.

What can you do after a piercing? 1. You can shower immediately after the procedure. Maintaining cleanliness is important for healing and your comfort. 2. The water temperature should be comfortable—warm, but not hot. Avoid getting soapy shampoo or gel on the piercing. Many products contain ingredients that irritate fresh wounds (for example, lauryl sulfates). 3. If product does get into the piercing, rinse it thoroughly with plenty of warm water at low pressure to avoid damaging the healing tissue. 4. Exercise is possible after 5-7 days, but only light cardio without excessive sweating. It's best to discuss strength or contact training with your piercer—they will advise when it's safe to resume. 5. You can show off your piercing! But do so without excessively touching it—let everyone admire your new jewelry, and the piercing remains protected. 😄